Welcome to lesson 3 of the Communications 101 Bootcamp.

To complete this lesson, read and watch the content marked ‘required’. If you have extra time, explore the ‘recommended’ resources to take your learning further.

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12-MINUTE READ

The communications function is evolving quickly and continuously requiring communicators to adapt to new realities. Becoming a more strategic and effective communicator is essential in today’s public service. Read the article Strategic thinking in communications (otwiera się w nowej karcie).

3-MINUTE READ AND TOOL

Asking the right questions is essential when planning your communications strategies. Check out Results Map® The Top 10 Questions in Strategic Communications (otwiera się w nowej karcie) to get started.

6-MINUTE READ

Read this article, 6 ways to make better strategic decisions (otwiera się w nowej karcie), for tips and best practices on how to overcome barriers that hinder good decision-making.

3-MINUTE READ

The number and variety of communications planning tools can be confusing. Check out this guide to learn how to use different communications products: Communications Strategy, Communications Plan – What’s the Difference? (otwiera się w nowej karcie)

1-HOUR VIDEO

The spread of misinformation and disinformation is a hazard in digital communications and can affect the public environment and public trust in institutions. Find out how to identify and combat it in this virtual learning video Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation (otwiera się w nowej karcie) (bilingual).

Follow along with the English presentation: Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation (otwiera się w nowej karcie) (GC network only)

10-MINUTE VIDEO

Do you want to boost your strategic communications skills in your professional and personal lives? Watch this TEDx Talk It’s Not Manipulation, It’s Strategic Communication (otwiera się w nowej karcie).

1-HOUR VIDEO

Hear from Government of Canada communication leaders about their career paths, trends and the future of government communications in the video Government of Canada Communications: The Way Forward (otwiera się w nowej karcie).

Follow along with the English presentation: What can government communicators learn from the pandemic? (otwiera się w nowej karcie) (GC network only)

1.25-HOUR VIDEO

Watch Keynote - Sarain Fox: Communications, trust and transparency in Canada (otwiera się w nowej karcie). Sarain Fox (otwiera się w nowej karcie) is a Canadian Anishinaabe activist, broadcaster and filmmaker.

1.25-HOUR VIDEO

Watch Media trends in Canada (otwiera się w nowej karcie) by GroupM (otwiera się w nowej karcie) to find out where Canadians are getting their information and how you can use these insights to increase your communications outcomes and objectives.

Follow along with the English presentation: GroupM Slides (otwiera się w nowej karcie) (GC network only)

1-HOUR VIDEO

Listen to Keynote - Terry O'Reilly: Using innovation to solve problems and meet your communications objectives (otwiera się w nowej karcie). Terry O'Reilly (otwiera się w nowej karcie) is host of the award-winning radio show, Under The Influence.

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