This single, intermediate-level module from Ragan's Justin Joffe unpacks why breaks introduce risk for comms teams and how to plan differently during them to ensure momentum without overwhelming colleagues who are stretched thin or on PTO. Learners while diagnose points of slowdown, design pre-break workflows, construct contingency plans, apply audience-aware messaging to balance urgency with empathy, and evaluate post-break comms readiness.
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Module: The Slowdown Playbook: Building Resilient Comms Before, During and After Breaks
37 minutes
December 18, 2025
This single, intermediate-level module from Ragan's Justin Joffe unpacks why breaks introduce risk for comms teams and how to plan differently during them to ensure momentum without overwhelming colleagues who are stretched thin or on PTO. Learners while diagnose points of slowdown, design pre-break workflows, construct contingency plans, apply audience-aware messaging to balance urgency with empathy, and evaluate post-break comms readiness.
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