Episode 15: Does Reporting Structure Matter?

In this episode of the Communications Business Advisor™ podcast, Tara McDonagh explores the complexities of Communications (PR, Internal Comm. etc) reporting structures within organizations and answers the important question: Does it matter who Comms. reports to?  . Dive into the debate about where communications should fit within a company's hierarchy and the potential challenges and opportunities that arise from different reporting scenarios.

Tara delves into:

• Why centralized communications structures may benefit some organizations more than others. 
• How reporting to different departments like HR, Marketing, or Finance can impact the success of being a “Communications Business Advisor” 
• The unique challenges faced by communications leaders in advocating for their role and resources when they report to different business areas. 
• How the undervaluation of Communications as a business function can sometimes lead to missed opportunities for strategic business counsel that makes a critical difference.

Packed with Tara’s candid insights, this episode encourages communications leaders to advocate for their field despite the hurdles posed by misaligned reporting structures. 

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