Elevate your leadership vision and learning in this elite community ofpeers directing communications as a core business activity.
Members include senior-level communications executives from these innovative companies around the world
Innovation Hub
for peak performance and
communications excellence
Sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving acumen with timely insights, resources and immersive learning experiences.
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4,000+
Communicators enrolled in learning journeys -
225+
Member organizations -
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The Ragan Framework
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Think Tanks & Peer Presentations
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Personal Coaching
Prestigious advisors, guest lecturers and personal coaches
challenge your thinking and nurture innovation
Distinguished Advisor: Business Ethics
Sherron Watkins, former Enron VP and whistleblower; one of Time’s Persons of the Year (2002)
Distinguished Advisor: Economist-Future of Work
Shuo Chen, General Partner, IOVC; Faculty at Stanford University and UC-Berkeley
Guest Lecturer: Reputation As An Intangible Asset
Aneel Iqbal, Assistant Professor of Global Accounting, Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU)
Guest Lecturer:
Storykeeping
Tara Roberts, Explorer, National Geographic; first Black female explorer featured on National Geographic cover
Personal Coach:
Executive Leadership
Mary Olson-Menzel, CEO and Co-Founder MVP-Spark Insight
Personal Coach: Media Interviews & Presentations
Lynn Smith, veteran news anchor at NBC News, CNN Headlines News, and MSNBC
Elevate
your Leadership
and Learning
Unparalleled studies advancingthe communications practice
Communications
Benchmark Report
Communications
Benchmark Report
Seven years of annual surveys, each polling ~1000 communicators on what’s working, what’s not and what’s ahead.
QUARTERLY RESEARCH & GROUP COLLABORATIVES
Quarterly Research & Group Collaboratives
In-depth interviews and focus groups conducted to examine areas of communications undergoing disruption or rapid development.
Workplace
Tours
Workplace Tours
Guided tours of workplaces to observe best-practice insights. Similar to LEAN management method originating in Japan known as a Gemba walk, which translates to the “real place.”
KPIs to achieve
cultural and
business fluency
OUTPUTS
Record the results of media activities
OUTCOMES
Assess how comms moves the business needle or drive behavioral changes
IMPACT
Transformations at the population level or disruptions of societal norms
“Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council offers invaluable access to industry leaders, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies. Each session equips me to elevate my team and enhance our communications strategy.”
Jennifer Davis, CCO, Hain Celestial
“Being part of the council pays dividends not just for me, but for dozens of others at my organization. It’s a foundational investment that I’m grateful to make.”
Leigh Ann Christovich, Vice President, Enterprise Communications, Ochsner Health
“I’m happy to have spent time learning from and sharing experiences with colleagues from the Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council. I look forward to sharing insights with the Nissan Motor Corporation Communications team and incorporating it into our plans.”
Brian Brockman, Vice President, Communications, U.S. & Canada at Nissan Motor Corporation
“The Council gives me an extended team of peers with which to brainstorm and exchange ideas. The people are great, and there’s a wealth of resources to access.”
Karen Testa, Director | Global Communications, Bell
“These membership retreats are simply a breath of fresh air. The two I’ve attended have had a meaningful impact on my network and thinking. I’ve left both events ready to go back to my team and take new ground.”
Meghan Kidd, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Set your success in motion.
Apply today. Secure your spot.
APPLYSubmission requires a $4,000 deposit that will be applied to annual membership dues.
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