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The OCR Network unites senior leaders through innovative collaboration, driving clear, impactful outcomes and pioneering new ways to advance corporate functions.
The OCR Network is dedicated to leaders of the corporate affairs function who are committed to excellence despite their demanding schedules. Our members, drawn from Fortune 500, Forbes Global 2000, the world’s largest private companies, and top-ranked reputation leaders, engage with OCR for the unparalleled value we provide.
Through innovative research and access to emerging practices, the OCR Network offers strategic insights and expert guidance tailored to the unique challenges faced by corporate affairs leaders. We help senior leaders remove bottlenecks, barriers, and bureaucracy, ensuring they stay ahead by focusing on what’s now and what’s next. Our services assist leaders in:
Innovative Collaboration:
We experiment with new ways to bring senior leaders together, functioning as an R&D lab for executive meetings to create and extract knowledge effectively
Tangible Outcomes:
The OCR Network helps corporate functions achieve clear, tangible outcomes and discover new ways of collaborating both within their organizations and with external partners.
Strategic Navigation:
We assist in navigating and creating external environments, ensuring leaders can effectively influence and adapt to their surroundings.
Advanced Measurement:
The OCR Network pioneers new methods of measurement, leveraging the Internet of Things and a greater awareness of the business and societal value that corporate affairs adds.
Exclusive Community
Members of the OCR Network are part of an exclusive community that prioritizes strategic excellence and impactful leadership. They make deliberate choices to participate and gain exceptional benefits, staying ahead in their field and ensuring continued growth and success.
The 4th Industrial Revolution, characterized by advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, and automation, fundamentally transforms how businesses operate and interact. OCR is at the forefront of this revolution, integrating these cutting-edge technologies into our strategic frameworks and services.
OCR leverages the latest technological advancements to drive innovation in corporate affairs. Our research incorporates big data analytics and AI to provide deeper insights and more accurate forecasting. By utilizing the Internet of Things, we develop advanced measurement techniques that offer real-time data on corporate performance and societal impact.
In the OCR Network, we help senior leaders navigate the complexities of the 4th Industrial Revolution, enabling them to harness these technologies to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and create new business opportunities. Our focus on what’s now and what’s next ensures that corporate affairs leaders are well-equipped to lead their organizations through this transformative era, making informed decisions that drive both business success and societal value.
By aligning our services and network with the principles of the 4th Industrial Revolution, OCR empowers corporate affairs leaders to stay ahead of technological trends, innovate continuously, and achieve strategic excellence in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Craig Carroll, PhD, is the founder of the Observatory on Corporate Reputation (OCR) and a leading authority in the field of corporate communications and reputation management. With a distinguished career spanning academia and industry, Dr. Carroll has made significant contributions to understanding the impact of communication and media on fostering social change within organizations.
Dr. Carroll spearheads the Senior Corporate Affairs Summit and conducts the “Future of Corporate Communications” study for Edelman Corporation. He is the editor of the SAGE Encyclopedia of Corporate Reputation, the Handbook of Communication and Corporate Reputation, and Corporate Reputation and the News Media. His research focuses on the intersection of communication, corporate reputation, and social change.
As an academic, Dr. Carroll has held positions at the University of Southern California and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently, he teaches graduate seminars on corporate reputation, corporate affairs, corporate social responsibility, digital transformation, and research methods at global institutions, including Rice University, New York University, IE University, Singapore Management University, Copenhagen Business School, IULM University, and the University of Ljubljana.
Dr. Carroll is known for his ability to engage high-level executives in his research, successfully garnering participation from hundreds of Chief Communication Officers (CCOs) from Fortune 500 companies. His innovative approaches and deep understanding of the corporate landscape have positioned him as a go-to consultant for organizations seeking to enhance their corporate reputation and navigate the complexities of modern communication.
Through OCR, Dr. Carroll continues to push the boundaries of corporate affairs, offering insights and strategies that help organizations anticipate and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities in the corporate world.
The OCR Network is a vital community for senior leaders in corporate affairs, a role with no clear professional home and one that varies greatly across organizations. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, including politics, business, and science, and now find themselves navigating the complex world of corporate affairs. The OCR Network provides a flexible, dynamic platform tailored to fit your demanding schedule. Participate on your terms, gain essential support, and stay ahead of ever-changing priorities without the burden of costly memberships or rigid conference schedules.
Break through bureaucracy and leverage the strength of weak ties to stay focused on what’s now and next. Our community is here to help you manage multiple job functions and teams, offering the insights and connections you need to excel in your role. Join the OCR Network to connect with peers who understand your unique challenges and are dedicated to supporting your success.
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