Welcome to Catalyst, a weekly publication that normally goes to IABC members only. As we’re hearing from communication professionals around the world who are looking for resources related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, we’re making this week’s issue available to everyone.
Stock markets have crashed, borders are closing, and it appears the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak will continue to get worse before it gets better. The impact on businesses, from travel bans to supply and delivery delays to production and forecast adjustments, is already being felt everywhere. As organizations worldwide adjust to this uncertainty, communication professionals need to keep a clear head, stay the course and use the current “down time” productively .

Editor's note: We've developed a resource page for communication professionals on responding to COVID-19. We'll be updating this page as new resources are available.

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With success comes risk of failure if leaders surround themselves with sycophants.

A member asks: What types of employee communications are you doing about coronavirus? What messaging are you providing?
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19 March 2020, 8–9 a.m. PDT

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Prepare to manage both a crisis and the public’s perception.

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