OCR Insights

Executive Summary The following key themes and questions emerge from OCR’s insights interviews with leaders from Fortune 500 and Forbes...

In today’s volatile and personality-driven political environment, executive leadership demands both strategic access and unwavering personal integrity. Navigating relationships with...

In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, organizations must engage strategically with government entities to align corporate priorities with public policy. A...

President Trump’s inauguration speech set the tone for a vision focused on energy dominance, economic sovereignty, and traditional values. This...

This edition of OCR’s Newsletter features a CLIMATE ESP analysis, inspired by the Axios article: “Behind the Curtain: The Silicon...

One of the most overlooked challenges is the lack of trust among executives. While organizations often focus on improving communication...

As a senior executive, you’re tasked with steering the ship, making strategic decisions, and ensuring your organization remains competitive in...

CCO-plus: The Evolution of Corporate Leadership By Craig E. Carroll, Ph.D., Observatory on Corporate Reputation August 1, 2024, Reading Time:...

As Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) increasingly take on expanded roles—becoming “CCO-pluses” with responsibilities that now include HR, marketing, social impact,...

When executives transition to new companies, they often bring a wealth of experience, including strategies and organizational structures that have...

First let me thank Matt Ragas, Ph.D. and Ron Culp for getting me thinking about this topic with the first...

In the complex web of international business, the role of a Global Chief Communications Officer (GCCO) is pivotal. Managing communications...

For Chief Communications Officers aiming to bolster their business acumen, a direct and strategic approach is key. Here’s how you...

Even among the Fortune 500, communication pitfalls in senior leadership teams are common. As new CEOs step in and leadership...

Quiet Value, characterized by strategic subtlety and impactful results, offers a compelling approach for today’s executives. While its principles are...

In the bustling corridors of today’s corporate world, where the echo of achievements often matches the volume of one’s voice,...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where opinions are formed in the blink of an eye and shared with the speed of...

In the wake of social unrest, like the global response to George Floyd’s death, companies are thrust into the spotlight,...

In the corridors of power and influence within our organizations, there’s a coveted spot that many aspire to—the proverbial ‘seat...

In the intricate ballet of corporate leadership, the dance floor is fraught with both opportunity and peril. For Chief Communication...

When the CEO and senior leadership understand and believe in the broader scope of what communications can achieve, it fundamentally...

The alignment of internal and external communications is often championed as a best practice in corporate communications. The logic is...

As we navigate the intricate world of strategic planning, PESTLE has long been our compass, guiding us through Political, Economic,...

All my life I’ve been a metaphor guy. Recent disappointments with management consulting’s recommendations on applying the health metaphor to...