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With the College of Policing placing greater emphasis on clear, timely and transparent incident communications, it’s essential that schools know who to speak to, what to expect, and how to keep their communities properly informed. Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Time: 2:00–2:45pm Format: Online In this practical 45-minute session, Dee Cowburn (Alder Specialist Partner) and Jack Myers (Senior […]
If someone connected to your organisation is under criminal investigation or facing trial – or even if they’ve already left, you may suddenly find yourself juggling legal uncertainty, media interest, and internal concern. Many organisations don’t realise they need specialist support until the situation is already escalating. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand […]
When an organisation is under pressure, removing a senior figure can look like the quickest way to draw a line under the issue. Sometimes it’s necessary. Often, it isn’t. When exits genuinely help There are two moments when a departure really moves things on: Why departures become the default More commonly, exits happen because leaders feel cornered. Without […]
Alder’s Tim Toulmin and Jack Myers will share expert insights on the evolving media landscape and how to manage critical communications when reputations are under pressure. The Eversheds Sutherland Environment, Health and Safety team will lead an interactive session based on real case experiences
Alder’s Tim Toulmin and Jack Myers will share expert insights on the evolving media landscape and how to manage critical communications when reputations are under pressure. The Eversheds Sutherland Environment, Health and Safety team will lead an interactive session based on real case experiences.
By Lottie Newell When I arrived at Alder on the first day of my nine-week internship, I had very little idea of what to expect. I had, of course, researched the company and had thoroughly enjoyed tackling a crisis scenario during my second-round interview, but the world of crisis communications nonetheless remained something of a mystery. I was not left in the dark for very long, however, since my first […]
While delivering change is never easy, Reeves’ recent communication strategy, or lack thereof, offers a useful example of precisely how not to deliver a change process.
At the recent AGBIS/HMC/ISBA Heads, Governors and Bursars Conference, Tim Toulmin and Jack Myers shared insights with the audience on the evolving landscape of media, crisis management, and school strategy. While the world of journalism and public scrutiny continues to shift, the fundamentals of integrity, transparency, and strategic clarity remain constant anchors for school leaders. […]
In an era where AI-generated falsehoods can ignite social media firestorms in minutes, today’s organisations face threats to their reputations that can strike in an instant and inflict irreparable damage to decades of hard-won trust. At a recent seminar hosted by Crown Office Chambers, Alder’s Tim Toulmin explored how organisations can prepare for crises in […]