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Aligning

Values-Driven PR and Inclusive


Communications
PRSA Charlotte Chapter Luncheon
June 2023
My Research Agenda
• WOC navigating socially
constructed systems that affect
leadership ascension, retention,
identity, and well-being in the
workplace

• Qualitative, Social Science


• Narratives from a voice-centered
perspective
• Multiple interviews
• Emergent themes
How do you
personally define
inclusive
communications?
2020-2022
• Hired a Diversity VP
• Organized ERGs
• Conducted training
• High visibility during
“the months”
• Fear of being cancelled
• Politicized backlash
• DEI fatigue
Edelman Trust
Barometer
Business & Racial Justice Special Report
2022
Edelman Trust
Barometer
Business & Racial Justice Special Report
2023
Is there a shared definition for how inclusivity is
defined or demonstrated within your
organization?
How are
Core values?
organizational core
values demonstrated • Communication
and publicly shared? • Integrity
• Respect
• Excellence
Resources

More than words  Institute for Public Relations Report: Top


19 findings of 2022

 PR Week Spotify Podcast: The Marriage


• Words matter along with of Influence and Inclusivity

intentional actions  Three Ways Inclusive Leaders


Communicate, Harvard Business
Review, 2020

• When should a C-suite  AP Inclusive Language Guide

executive speak out on social  GLAAD Media Reference Guide

justice issues?  NCDJ Disability Language Style Guide


What’s a PR practitioner to do?
• Continuous learning and self-
awareness

• Develop a values activation plan


for paid, earned, owned and
shared media and values
modeling
Let’s connect!

Linkedin
linkedin.com/in/klindz

Twitter and IG
@drklinzy

Email
klindsey2@elon.edu

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