A Highlight from the upcoming NAGC
Communications School.
Can government communicators
influence their leaders toward greater transparency? That’s the goal of a major
effort in South Eastern Europe. Having done away with their socialist past in
the early 1990s following the break-up of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, the
nation states in the broader region of South-Eastern Europe are working to
create open and transparent governments and strengthen trust among their
citizens. Not an easy task and not one that could be taken on as a solo effort.
In September 2012, top government communicators from nine countries came
together to create the transnational South Eastern European Government
Communicators (SEECOM) forum. Together, they established and adopted Europe’s
first declaration of core ethical and professional principles of the
profession.
This is history in the making, and the driving force behind this effort is Vuk
Vujnovic, Acting Head of the Public Relations Bureau for the Government of
Montenegro. He’ll be joining us at the National Association of Government
Communicators 2013 Communications School in April. You don’t want to miss the
opportunity to learn from Vuk’s experience in trying to overcome the challenges
of empowering government communicators to influence their governments towards
greater transparency and openness and greater public participation in policy
making.
Vuk will share his insights in a keynote presentation on Friday, April 19 at 9
a.m. and, as NAGC’s first European member, will also be attending the entire
Communications School program, April 17-19 at the Pentagon City Sheraton in
Arlington, Va. Check out the rest of the agenda and register to attend at www.nagconline.org.
Don’t Miss the National Association of
Government Communicators 2013 Communications School!
Registration is now
open for the NAGC 2013 Communication School, “Government Communicators –
Engaging Citizens in Democracy,” being held April 17-19, 2013, in the
Washington, D.C., area at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, Va.
Who Should Attend?
Federal, state, and local government communicators including
contractors who direct and facilitate government communications—editors,
writers, graphic artists, webmasters, video professionals, broadcasters,
photographers, information specialists, and agency spokespersons.
Why Should You Attend?
1. It’s one of the most affordable training experiences you’ll find.
2. You’ll gain knowledge and learn skills you can use
immediately to become a more effective communicator.
3. You’ll be with other passionate government
communicators, which will help you leverage best practices and build
relationships.
4. You will be networking and trading ideas with fellow
like-minded communicators and getting energized!
5. It’s only for government communicators!
Also, don’t miss the Government Communications Expo, April 18-19, showcasing
the latest trends in government communications services, goods, and
technologies.
Don’t Miss the National Association of Government
Communicators 2013 Communications School!
2013 Featured Speakers and Topics
–Overcoming the Stigma of Government
–Learning How to Read Body Language
–Using Social Media to Engage Citizens
–Facing the Media: On-Camera Training During a Crisis
–Plain Language: If you don’t know this stuff, you might be dangerous!
–Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Banquet
–Communicator of the Year Award presentation
–and much more!
Don’t miss the Government Communications Expo, April 18-19, showcasing the
latest trends in government communications services, goods, and technologies.
For registration, schedule, and accepted speakers information, visit www.nagconline.org.
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