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The Society of Business Communicators Queensland (SBCQ) is a local Brisbane network that provides the content, the commitment and the supportive environment to help members succeed in their careers. We have professional members in the organization who can assist in advancing professional development and networking skills through our participative (or educational) programs.
Upcoming Events
Boardroom Briefing with Lorelei Baum
Date : 24 March 2010 Venue : Level 4, Leighton Building Milton
We have a unique opportunity for SBCQ members to gain access to outstanding industry professionals whilst hearing key learnings, tips and traps and interesting insights from those who are at the top of the communication industry.
The Boardroom Briefings are exclusive and intimate events for a small group (approximately 20) SBCQ members. The industry speaker is carefully selected and attendees will be able to have interactive discussions. Seats will sell fast to these intimate and interactive events and they are designed to provide:
*Insight into an outstanding communication professional and their career path
*Dynamic and interactive two way discussion, and
*Networking opportunities
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Our boardroom host for March is Lorelei Baum, Project Development Manager Northern Region, Rail and Energy – Leighton Contractors 2010 has brought fresh set of challenges as Lorelei tackles her latest role where she provides strategic advice for project opportunities, and manages or assist with Leighton Contractor bids in the Rail and Energy sector.
Previously, with the support of Northern Region’s Strategic Development Manager, Lorelei established the discipline stakeholder engagement and community relations as an intrinsic part of the way Leighton Contractors does business. She has subsequently developed and implemented the delivery framework and associated processes
and systems. The team is recognised for leading best practice stakeholder and community relations with a number of national and state industry awards to their credit.
In this role, Lorelei managed a team of 30 stakeholder and community relations practitioners as the Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager for Leighton Contractors Northern Region – this was the largest in-house team for any civil construction company in Queensland.
Lorelei advised on stakeholder and community relations strategy development, assisted with team development and management and implemented stretch targets to drive continuous improvement.
Previous roles:
A former company director, Lorelei successfully established and ran a public relations consultancy for ten years and has worked in Tokyo and London. She is also a past Vice President of the Society of Business Communicators(Queensland).
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR INVITE.
REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY 20 MARCH, email admin@sbcq.com.au
The Boardroom Briefings are exclusive and intimate events for a small group (approximately 20) SBCQ members. The industry speaker is carefully selected and attendees will be able to have interactive discussions. Seats will sell fast to these intimate and interactive events and they are designed to provide:
*Insight into an outstanding communication professional and their career path
*Dynamic and interactive two way discussion, and
*Networking opportunities
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR INVITE
Our boardroom host for March is Lorelei Baum, Project Development Manager Northern Region, Rail and Energy – Leighton Contractors 2010 has brought fresh set of challenges as Lorelei tackles her latest role where she provides strategic advice for project opportunities, and manages or assist with Leighton Contractor bids in the Rail and Energy sector.
Previously, with the support of Northern Region’s Strategic Development Manager, Lorelei established the discipline stakeholder engagement and community relations as an intrinsic part of the way Leighton Contractors does business. She has subsequently developed and implemented the delivery framework and associated processes
and systems. The team is recognised for leading best practice stakeholder and community relations with a number of national and state industry awards to their credit.
In this role, Lorelei managed a team of 30 stakeholder and community relations practitioners as the Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager for Leighton Contractors Northern Region – this was the largest in-house team for any civil construction company in Queensland.
Lorelei advised on stakeholder and community relations strategy development, assisted with team development and management and implemented stretch targets to drive continuous improvement.
Previous roles:
A former company director, Lorelei successfully established and ran a public relations consultancy for ten years and has worked in Tokyo and London. She is also a past Vice President of the Society of Business Communicators(Queensland).
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR INVITE.
REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY 20 MARCH, email admin@sbcq.com.au
Communication Revolution
Date : 15 April to 16 April 2010 Venue : Venue in Melbourne, to be announced shortly
SBCQ Members receive a 10% discount for this conference
Communication is key, not only from the communications department,but from leaders at every level of the organisation, who must have the tools and context to talk face to face about strategy and markets and act in the best interest of the organisation and its stakeholders.
Increasingly it falls to the communications professionals to spearhead and facilitate this dialogue with the aim of solidifying corporate identities; enhancing internal communication and promoting transparent and effective stakeholder relations while heightening the organisations reputation and value.
This conference focuses on the challenges faced by communications professionals in proactively responding to changes in the global market, the evolution of the PR role and how communications must lead the way in crisis mitigation, reputation management, internal communication and dealing with the media
Key Topics
*Stakeholder Management 2010 – cultivating lasting reputations that improve your bottom line
*Promoting the brand vs. Defending the brand: Risk management vs. Crisis Mitigation
*Promoting from the inside out: Your employees as brand champions for the organisation
*Everyone has a voice: Taking on the Big bad Media with Web 2.0
*Business is Business; don’t let it cost you business. Reputation management when making tough business decisions
Key Features
*Exploring Risk management metrics for accurate assessment of crisis mitigation
*Expanding your reputation insurance and ROI through corporate social responsibility
*Achieving best practices in internal and external stakeholder communications
*Enhancing your stakeholder communication in an online world
All SBCQ members are entitled to a discount of 10% when registering with Ms. Esther. Please contact Ms. Esther for details and quote EN-SBCQ during registration.
For further details and brochures, please contact:
Ms Esther Wong
Marcus Evans
Level 5, 99 Bathurst Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +603 2723 6736
Fax: +612 9223 2352
Email: estherw@marcusevanskl.com
Communication is key, not only from the communications department,but from leaders at every level of the organisation, who must have the tools and context to talk face to face about strategy and markets and act in the best interest of the organisation and its stakeholders.
Increasingly it falls to the communications professionals to spearhead and facilitate this dialogue with the aim of solidifying corporate identities; enhancing internal communication and promoting transparent and effective stakeholder relations while heightening the organisations reputation and value.
This conference focuses on the challenges faced by communications professionals in proactively responding to changes in the global market, the evolution of the PR role and how communications must lead the way in crisis mitigation, reputation management, internal communication and dealing with the media
Key Topics
*Stakeholder Management 2010 – cultivating lasting reputations that improve your bottom line
*Promoting the brand vs. Defending the brand: Risk management vs. Crisis Mitigation
*Promoting from the inside out: Your employees as brand champions for the organisation
*Everyone has a voice: Taking on the Big bad Media with Web 2.0
*Business is Business; don’t let it cost you business. Reputation management when making tough business decisions
Key Features
*Exploring Risk management metrics for accurate assessment of crisis mitigation
*Expanding your reputation insurance and ROI through corporate social responsibility
*Achieving best practices in internal and external stakeholder communications
*Enhancing your stakeholder communication in an online world
All SBCQ members are entitled to a discount of 10% when registering with Ms. Esther. Please contact Ms. Esther for details and quote EN-SBCQ during registration.
For further details and brochures, please contact:
Ms Esther Wong
Marcus Evans
Level 5, 99 Bathurst Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +603 2723 6736
Fax: +612 9223 2352
Email: estherw@marcusevanskl.com
