storytelling in sensitive situations- american red cross
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Colin Downey, Director of Communications, The American Red Cross, Western Washington Region Twitter Handle: @ColinD15 Finding the balance of what is appropriate information sharing during crisis and disaster is no perfect science. Colin will discuss how compassion, ethics and training can create a framework to allow for quick – and hopefully correct – decision making in sensitive situations.
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Storytelling in
Sensitive Situations
Colin Downey
Seven Fundamental Principles of theInternational Red Cross and
Red Cross Crescent
HumanityIndependence
Voluntary ServiceImpartiality
UnityNeutrality
Universality
Being a Good Social Citizen
Be AccurateBe Relevant
Be ConsiderateBe Transparent
Be HumanBe Compassionate
Oso Landslide
Being a Good Social Citizen
What was he getting at?
Know your organization’s mission and principles.
Prepare: Use staff and volunteer trainings to share your philosophy.
Be human.
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