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Checklist for Your Crisis Communication

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written by Sho Konno , ILGA-Europe
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1. Be brief

2. Focus on the facts

3. Stay human

4. Test it from your audience’s perspective

TL;DR

When a crisis happens, communicate clearly, quickly, and carefully.

This checklist helps you stay focused, factual, and human — and ensure the right people get the right message at the right time.

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