“My reputation is under increasing and now unbearable pressure. I have a communications team but they don’t really understand the weight of my responsibility. I think I need their help, but they’re telling me in so many words to do….very little. (Why do I pay them?) I’m a natural leader and charismatic communicator. I can … Continue reading Crisis Communications and ‘That’ Interview
Author: Tom Sharpe
LBC Interview
Transcript of LBC radio interview - Eddie Mair and Tom Sharpe. 13 Aug 19 at 5:20pm
Strait from the Hormuz’s Mouth
Communications Plan for HMS Montrose in the Strait of Hormuz By Commander Tom Sharpe OBE RN (Retd); freelance communications advisor and Partner at Special Project Partners. This plan is based on GCS OASIS[1] methodology which identifies the Objectives and the Target Audience before attempting a Strategy. Objectives Primary Promote the Royal Navy's and HMS Montrose's … Continue reading Strait from the Hormuz’s Mouth
Chokepoint Charlie
What it’s like to operate a warship in the Strait of Hormuz By Commander Tom Sharpe OBE RN (Retd) You’re the captain of one of Her Majesty’s warships and you’re on patrol in the Strait of Hormuz. The call you’ve been half-looking forward to and half-dreading comes through: there is a tanker under attack and … Continue reading Chokepoint Charlie