The BBC has this morning reported, “The Foreign Office has apologised for a ‘foolish’ document which suggested the Pope’s visit to the UK could be marked by the launch of ‘Benedict’ condoms.” It turns out this was the result of a brainstorm in the Foreign Office as to what the ideal papal visit would look … The Foreign Office blunder – who allowed a culture of joke emails?
The Guardian this weekend reports “The archbishop of Canterbury has said the Catholic church in Ireland has lost “all credibility” because of its poor handling of the scandal of paedophile priests.” Two weeks ago the pope made an unprecedented move and issued a letter of apology to Irish Catholics. No doubt he thought this would silence … The Catholic Church – a lesson in (poor) crisis communications
Toyota drivers ‘should not panic’. That was what Miguel Fonseca said at 7.50am on Friday morning. Painful. Toyota UK’s managing director admitted the Prius hybrid had brake problems, but there was no need for a recall. The interview was unconvincing and as part of a crisis management strategy, hopeless. Coming on the back of sticking accelerators, the … Toyota needs ’emotional’ leadership
Like many, I am really shocked at the news today that Renault is only to get a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1 for their role in fixing last year’s Singapore Grand Prix. All sorts of issues flashed through my mind as I listened to the radio. Nelson Piquet could have been killed by purposely … Renault decision is shocking example
