5 Ways to Stay Centered in a Changing World
By Monique Farmer, APR
March 2023
A career in communication and public relations requires constant attention to the world around us. We can’t be lazy or indifferent. We can’t ignore the news or detach ourselves from reality. And we definitely can’t opt out, especially in the face of so much global change.
Our world is in the midst of an evolution brought about by everything from advances in technology to the COVID-19 pandemic and political strife. As the eyes and ears of our organizations, it’s our responsibility to stay on top of it all. We have to work to keep up with change, and when possible, we have to embrace it in order to succeed.
Here are five global changes happening right now, as well as some insight on what you can do to respond while staying grounded in your role.
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Monique Farmer, APR
Monique Farmer, APR, runs a PR/Communication Consultancy, Avant Solutions, and is the creator of Anvil Ready, an online communication strategy builder that aids the communication professional in creating communication plans. She teaches at the University of Texas at Austin. Farmer spent 12 years working in the federal government prior to working in corporate communications for ConAgra Foods (now ConAgra Brands), then leading communication strategy for Nebraska’s largest school district. In March 2024, she published her first book, Chart Your Path: A 9-step Method to Getting Unstuck.
