THE PLANK CENTER NAMES BOB JIMENEZ, JESSAMYN KATZ AND JOSEPH TATEOKA NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ADVISORS

October 28, 2021 

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Board of Advisors has announced the addition of three new board members: Bob Jimenez, Jessamyn Katz and Joseph Tateoka.

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4 Key Tenets for Leading Through Ambiguity

COVID-19 is teaching organizations to operate in new and unfamiliar ways.

By Gary F. Grates | October 2021

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THE PLANK CENTER TO HOST ITS 2021 DEI SUMMIT: BUILDING PATHWAYS FOR DIVERSE LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP IN PR 

September 28, 2021

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations will return its 2021 DEI Summit on Nov. 11, 2021 from 2:00 – 5 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago. The Plank Center’s Summit on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion provides a forum for practitioners, educators and students to come together to forge a deeper immersion into DEI and to enhance their knowledge of developing strategic DEI programs for our profession. ​The Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Reception will follow in the evening.

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Leading A Strategic Plan For An Uncertain Future During A Time Of Disruption And Upheaval

The dean of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication makes the case for the lessons leaders should take from a changing sector that is rethinking its future.

By Juan-Carlos Molleda | September 2021

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Inclusive Leaders Pass the Rock

By Bruce Berger | August 2021

Daniel Payan, my long-time professional colleague and friend, recently succumbed to a decade-long battle with cancer. His passing evoked many rich memories, including the story of his “leadership rock.”

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The Summit Conversation

Read what others thought about the Plank Center Leadership Summit as it was happening.