Communities of Practice: Communication Excellence Via Respect & Empowerment
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Speaker(s): Megan Vanstratt, Marketing & Communications Director, University of Michigan, Erin LaRowe, Communications Director, Medical School, Michigan Medicine
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All LevelsAll Levels
Elective Session
The U-M Medical School Communications Community of Practice (CoP) is successfully navigating the collaboration and support of more than 90 unit-embedded communicators to develop partnerships, ensure access to resources, and embolden a unified voice, brand, and message across the Michigan Medicine landscape. In this presentation we will define a CoP and its components, examine practical steps for building a sustainable CoP, discuss participation benefits, and share successes and learning opportunities.