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IABC Master Class: When Change Management Fails: Rebuilding Trust and Reputation when a Major Change Project Becomes a Crisis

Don’t miss this IABC Master Class — February 9, 2026.

When change initiatives fail, it is often due to a poor communication strategy and tactics. In this new IABC Master Class, understand why major change initiatives may fail and how employee trust is eroded during poorly managed transitions. Explore how open, honest, and consistent organizational messaging rebuilds credibility and stabilizes teams. Use proven methodologies and structured communication plans to lead recovery and minimize future risk. Discuss techniques to rebuild trust through consistent leadership behavior, clear corrective actions, and frequent employee engagement. Learn practical steps for repairing organizational image and stakeholder confidence, including supportive internal and external communication and visible improvements in management processes.

Presenters: Bonnie Caver, SCMP, IABC Fellow, FCSCE, Founder and CEO, Reputation Lighthouse, and Deborah L. Hileman, SCMP, FCSCE, CCMC, President and CEO, Institute for Crisis Management.

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FIR Podcast Network: Circle of Fellows to Explore the Future of Communication in 2026 and Beyond

The communication profession stands at a pivotal moment. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we create and distribute content. Trust in institutions continues to erode while employees demand authenticity and transparency. The hybrid workplace has permanently altered how we reach our audiences. And the pace of change shows no signs of slowing.

In this podcast, Zora Artis, Bonnie Caver, Adrian Cropley, Mary Hills, and host Shel Holtz discuss the future of communication.

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Architecting Corporate Reputation in an AI-Driven World: Why Trust Needs Designers, Not Defenders

Repuation Lighthouse CEO, Bonnie, Caver, contributed this piece to our partner, The Center for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE). Click below to read the full article:

 

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