1. Sally JohnstonS345441016 October 2014RMIT COMM1107#GLOCO14CKN Project Summary 2. HealthsectorLegalsectorDisastercommunicationsDigitalvolunteerismOnlinecommsPolicy andfundingfocus onresilienceMove to sharedresponsibility between bothagencies andcitizensPlain communicationlanguageTechnology =evolvingpublishingmodelsThe GapKey link isempathy =audience focussedFromfragmentation toconvergence 3. PlainlanguageThe outcomeMy CKN:CommunicationsconvergenceInternational PlainLanguage Day 2015AimTo build a network, andeventually a body ofwork, in the field ofdisastercommunications thatincorporates newcommunicationtechnologies, plainlanguage, disasterresilience and gender. Atthe core is an empathicapproach tocommunicationsOnline & offlineconnections =possible offlinecollaborationWorking togetherto promote clearcommunication 4. MeLinkedInTwitterGoogle+BloggerCentre forPlainLanguage(USA)Dr JudyLawryRMIT#GLOCO14CKNCherylStephens ConvenorInternationalPlain languagedayHootville(NFPcommsconsultants)International Plainlanguageadvocates CKNPlatforms: Twitter,LinkedIn, offlineevents andmeetingsEmergencyManagementVicVictorianEmergencyServiceorganisationsClaraReedEmergencyManagementKnowledgeHUBVictoria LawFoundation plainlanguageadvocatesVictorianlocalcouncilsClara ReedRMIT &Local GovtVictoriaLocalGovtVictoriaThe network map 5. Connecting, engaging &sharingInformation gathering,network mappingThe strategy 6. Key interactions 7. Build a clear, consistent personal brand What value can you add now? What value could you add in the future? Building trust and credibility not just what you know, but who you know Look for offline opportunities particularly where weak ties already exist Fluid and flexible be open to changing possibilitiesConclusions &recommendations