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Charity communications managers face a unique set of challenges. Many struggle to gain recognition for their work; others find it tough integrating their brand activity across multiple disciplines (fundraising, policy, campaigning and services); and all work to achieve ambitious objectives on ever-shrinking budgets. This workshop is designed for you to join your peers to discuss solutions to the big challenges comms managers face, share best practice and refresh your skills. On the agenda * Discussion: the key challenges facing communications managers * Integration: how should you be linking up with other departments? * How to create an effective communications strategy * Stakeholder mapping and key messages * Getting internal buy-in for comms * How to budget and allocate resources * Dealing with conflict and different personality types * Project management refresher * Crisis management * Maintaining morale in tough times Who should attend? Charity communications managers, or those in roles that demand some management of communications functions.