Working in comms is so frustrating
Just a (hopefully relatable) rant, really.
A - some people just don’t get comms do they? Comms can make or break a project, we always seem to be brought in at the last minute - a postbox rather than a partner.
B - I feel like I’m always fighting a losing battle with project teams!! You can create all the comms guidelines, best practice docs etc you want, and they’ll always be either ignored or argued about. Particularly when it comes to Plain English stuff - I work in a charity that works closely with the public sector on stuff - people insist on using performative jargon bullshit, which completely contradicts programmes that they’re trying to run (for communities facing inequalities, mostly).
C - no one seems to want to do a comms plan, just spurt out random info about projects. Everything is always last minute and urgent.
Arrrrrggghhhh. Please tell me I’m not alone! How do you manage this? Pulling my hair out 🥴