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How to Structure and Lead a Communications Team: Circle of Fellows No. 106
Business Acumen | 2 August 2024
How to Structure and Lead a Communications Team: Circle of Fellows No. 106
by: Shel Holtz, SCMP, ABC, IABC Fellow

Join us for Circle of Fellows episode 106, with an international panel of IABC Fellows discussing how to structure and lead effective organizational teams in today’s global landscape. The panel will explore various team structures that lead to positive outcomes aligned with business goals. The panel will share insights on fostering a space where diverse voices are shared with respect and acceptance while addressing the challenges of leading communication teams.


Shel Holtz, SCMP, ABC, IABC Fellow

Shel Holtz, SCMP, ABC, IABC Fellow, is senior director of communication at Webcor, a California commercial general contractor and builder headquartered in San Francisco. Shel joined Webcor after 21 years as an independent consultant helping large organizations weave new technologies into their communication strategies and tactics. He also consulted on internal communications, crisis communication, leadership communication, and more. Before starting Holtz Communication + Technology in 1996, Shel had led communication departments at two Fortune 500 companies and spent five years working for human resources consulting firms. The author or co-author of six communication-themed books, Shel and his co-host, Neville Hobson, have presented the “For Immediate Release” podcast since January 2005, making it the first and longest-running communication-focused podcast.

Business Acumen
The Power of Communication on the Frontlines: A Call to Action for Crisis Management 
24 September 2024
The Power of Communication on the Frontlines: A Call to Action for Crisis Management
by: Jessica Nuñez

The Uvalde tragedy revealed how poor communication can escalate a crisis. Discover key steps to build a proactive, transparent crisis communication plan that fosters trust, accountability and resilience in high-pressure situations.

Business Acumen
Be Aware and Prepared: Emergency Management Preparedness for Communicators 
18 September 2024
Be Aware and Prepared: Emergency Management Preparedness for Communicators
by: Caterina Valentino, Ph.D., MBA, MPA

Shift from reactive crisis management to proactive emergency management within your organization. Learn how communication, coordination and collaboration within a structured framework can improve your disaster response and recovery.

Business Acumen
The Power of Influence: Shaping Our Lives, Workplaces and Culture 
16 September 2024
The Power of Influence: Shaping Our Lives, Workplaces and Culture
by: Charlene SanJenko

Influence impacts everything from our daily self-talk to the way leaders like Beyoncé and Simone Biles shape culture. Learn how effective communication at personal, team and societal levels can create lasting, positive change.

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