Hopalong and Second Chance Animal Rescue (Hopalong) is a non-profit organization that is committed to ending euthanasia of adoptable animals through its various programs. The organization provides communications through channels such as email, social media, and the organization’s website. The communication plan provides recommendations and strategies to improve the communications evaluated in Milestone One. Clear and Precise Messaging A strategy for clear and precise messaging recognizes when it is appropriate to be exact and when it is suitable to be vague. Using the full range of language to communicate with external and internal audiences allows for flexibility and choices for audiences (Bostrom & Associates, 1991). When Hopalong sends …show more content…
Both channels provide rapid response communications. However, both channels are usually asynchronous (Shockley-Zalabak, 2015). Email from the volunteer manager, for instance, allows the volunteer manager to communicate with the volunteers any new information or reinforce protocol. However, when new non-emergency information develops after-hours or on the weekends that should reach volunteers, the volunteer manager is not available. A strategy to provide rapid response communications is to create either a volunteer email distribution list accessible to volunteers or something as simple as a volunteer bulletin board. Then enact a policy where volunteers email or post non-emergency changes similar to the way hospital staff hand-off patient information to the oncoming …show more content…
The banner and mission statement are a consistent design feature so that when a user clicks on any link in Hopalong’s website, the banner and mission statement appear at the same location no matter what the user is looking to do, e.g. adopt, volunteer, foster, donate or contact. Hopalong’s (n.d.) clear mission statement is their declaration of their commitment "to eliminate the euthanasia of cats and dogs through rescue and spay/neuter programs.” A result of having a specific mission statement is that it is a challenge to make recommendations to improve communications that align with their mission. However, Hopalong's use of a consistent banner that includes their mission statement in their website offers ideal recommendations. Strive for consistent communications, for example, aligns with the constant banner and mission statement. As does keeping communications straightforward and accessible. Any person reading Hopalong's mission knows what the organization is determined to accomplish. Recommend Hopalong's internal and external communications endeavor for the same directness and accessibility as seen in their banner and mission
The reader is quickly lost in all of the detail in the statement leaving them with no sense of direction or empowerment. The statement has the necessary content to be a quality mission statement if the current version is shortened.
A mission statement express the core purpose of an organization and its reason for existence. Mission statements are vital to an organization because they communicate and set the foundation of the purpose of their existence. They shape the attitudes and behaviors of the members of the organization and the perceptions of the public (Hess, 67).
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Along that same line, mission statements, when used properly and used to its maximum potential for the organization, can reorient us to what we’re supposed to be doing and, if we’re willing, it can show us where we need to
Sheldon and Willett argue that the mission statement is the most important BIG message a company can create because it is “a succinct, highly charged statement of the company’s direction and purpose that sets the tone for every employee’s activities” (Sheldon 101) Furthermore, BIG writing should be the official la...
A mission statement is a powerful message that companies or organizations set to be the focus and reason behind why or how they manage things. They are used to help their potential members, employees, or buyers understand their passion. It is of great importance that the mission statement is upheld or it becomes ineffective. These statements are written differently, but they are used for the common objective. The mission statement at Spring Hill College is a well written statement that uses effective style, has a clear focus, and can be interpreted by a varying audience.
Most of the time is the first sentence of any publication regard the agency. An example of the mission statement is that of aging with dignity: “Our mission is to help you and your family plan and receive, the care you deserve”( Aging with Dignity 2003). This statement will call people’s attention also is clear that this company is working with ancient. Furthermore, if I create another mission for an environmental help agency with concentration on children. It would say “The mission of ABC is to protect all children health and environment. Describe with the purpose of the agency. Example ABC's purpose is to ensure that: 1. All children are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work. 2. Our mission is to reduce environmental risk are based on the best available scientific information. Our agency follows federal laws protecting children's health and the environment. 3. New York city plays a leadership role in working with other states to protect children in the nation environment. It is also very important in a mission statement to clarify, population proving the services, sources and the agency
To achieve our stated purpose and to greatly improve our communication with the public and media, we must select a Communications Coordinator.
Communications interoperability can be defined as the aptitude of emergency response bureaus to converse across jurisdictions and disciplines through radio communication systems, exchange voice and data amongst themselves upon demand whenever authorized. Interoperable communications enables first responders, leadership, and public safety agencies to effectively communicate and operate in the event of emergency situations such as the 9/11 events and the Gulf Coast Hurricane 2005 season. Interoperability generally refers to the flawless functionalities between emergency responders while using various communication products and systems. For instance, wireless communication interoperability specifically means first responders’ ability to utilize voice as well as data communication without any delay in real time. The primary focus of this paper is to highlight the subsequent effects of having
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A mission statement is a very important piece to a college or university. It can provide faculty, administrators, and students the overall goals of a college or university. A mission statement or simply a mission, is a public declaration that schools or educational organizations use to describe their founding purpose and major organizational commitments (Hidden Curriculum, 2014). In other words, what the college does and why they do what they do. A mission statement may also describe its broad academic and operational assurances, as well its commitment to students and the community (Hidden Curriculum, 2014). It is important for colleges and universities to acquire a successful mission statement but also carry out their mission statement on
... After gaining the needed education on the matter, they were able to concentrate on the benefits that effective communication holds. All companies should strive to understand the art of communication and continually improve their skills while adapting to an ever changing world.
Mission statements set the objectives of companies, therefore keeping these targets in mind the companies form their strategies and business models.
Additionally, over time, the company developed a resonating mission statement that played a key part in helping future clients and employers understand
Communication is an interdependent process of sending, receiving, and understanding messages. The definition implies that the components of the communication process cannot be examined separately. Rather, the relationship exists between the sender and the receiver, as well as the environment of the communication event, must be viewed as a whole. According to this perspective, if any of the components and circumstances change (that is, the number of individuals involved in the interaction, seating arrangements, or the time of the day) the communication event is altered. Communication is an ongoing process; we never stop sending and receiving messages. As we will discover, communication is a dynamic process, a process that changes from one communication setting to the next. Although it is difficult to predict, the ways of interpreting communication, certain components are always present in the communication process.