Business leaders today constantly face crises that threaten their company’s reputation. Such defining moments require effective crisis communication to mitigate negative effects, build trust with the organization’s internal and external audiences, and navigate through the crisis gracefully and effectively toward resolution.

In this virtual session, Dr. Theomary Karamanis, Senior Lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, will provide important insights into this topic. This online event will cover:

• Learning to anticipate and appreciate the complexities and challenges of brand reputation management during a crisis.
• Developing strategies and techniques to communicate with various constituencies, especially the media/public, employees, and major stakeholders.

Forté’s B-School Short Course virtual event series brings together industry experts and faculty from our partner schools. Immerse yourself in the latest insights, and develop the knowledge necessary to navigate the dynamic business landscape with confidence and precision.

Dr. Theomary Karamanis is a multiple award-winning communication professor and consultant with 25 years of global experience. She is currently a full-time Senior Lecturer of Management Communication at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and regularly delivers executive education programs in leadership communication, crisis communication, and strategic communication. She has held several professional leadership positions, including Chair of the GCCC (Global Communication Certification Council); Chair of the IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Academy; and Chair of the IABC Awards committee.

Her academic background includes a PhD in communication studies, a Master of Arts in mass communication, and a post-graduate certificate in telecommunications –all from Northwestern University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Athens University of Economics and Business. She also holds professional certifications as a Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP), online facilitator, and executive program instructor.

Dr. Karamanis has been actively engaged in various industries (private, non-profit and government) and fields of expertise, including corporate communication, media and PR, higher education administration and teaching, and consulting. She has lived and worked in Canada, Greece, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.

She is the recipient of 40 professional communication awards, including 12 Platinum MarCom awards, 7 Gold Quill awards, 4 Silver Quill awards and a Comm Prix award. In 2020 she received the Award for Excellence in Communication Consulting by APCC (Association of Professional Communication Consultants) and ABC (Association for Business Communication). She is the author of several books and academic papers on communication, while she also regularly delivers presentations at international conferences and other business forums.

PhD Northwestern University, 1999

MA Northwestern University, 1996

BS Athens University of Economics & Business, 1995

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