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Time to revisit the News of the World debacle. Or, more correctly, the controversy surrounding its owners, News International, now that the paper is dead and a series of hearings are going on in London into the wider behaviour of the media. Read more >

In the world of social media, where all faults are amplified and all voices equal, it is common to feel you have no control over how you are seen and heard. Senate partner Tracey Bridges explains how a strong sense of identity and self-control help organisations maintain grace under fire. Read more >

In his book, New Strategies for Reputation Management, Andrew Griffin, chief executive at United Kingdom communications firm Regester Larkin, (with which Senate is affiliated) likens the way business leaders talk about reputation to the lip service given to energy saving light bulbs. In the United Kingdom at least, 65% of people say they buy planet-friendly bulbs, even though actual sales only account for 20% of the market.   Read more >

Many organisations use workshops or large group meetings to resolve difficult issues, brainstorm and create new ideas, or develop strategies to guide their work. Getting the most out of a workshop involves good design and great facilitation. In this article, Senate Partner Tracey Bridges offers some thoughts on getting it right. Read more >