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Focussing on impact in communication

ELIXIR Communications Group meeting , Oct 22�Marie Dangles, Director �Communications & events, Biodata resources, People & Culture

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Objectives of our impact communication

Ensure long-term financing

Foster collaborations

Members of parliament��State secretariat for Research & Innovation

Leaders & scientists in academia, industry and hospitals� �ELIXIR & SIB Networks

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Our personal Q&A

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the “so what” questions

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Why it is interesting? �

In which way does this project make a difference? �

Why does it have an impact on society �What is the challenge ?

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Our tips to communicate �(with impact) on impact

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Write like a journalist

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Write like a journalist

From the big picture to the details

  • Give the desired or proven impact of the initiative or project first
  • then explain why it is important/ the important challenge it tackles and,
  • end with the technical details.

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Link the impact you are making to your strategy

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Adapt your level of language

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Choose the right tools �and channels

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Importance of impact�

Just a tweet

Social �media posts

Webnews or �video

Press relations

Annual reports

Dedicated channel or event

Promotion activities�(and efforts)

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Our team, to support you

communication@sib.swiss

Maia�Berman

Victor�Kouassi

Sylvie�Flegel

Elsa�Dubar

Marie�Dangles

Solange�Guye

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Our activities

CONTENT �DEVELOPEMENT

PRESS RELATIONS

DIGITAL�COMMUNICATIONS

SCIENTIFIC EVENTS

INTERNAL COMMS

INSTITUTIONAL�PUBLICATIONS

RECOGNITION INITIATIVES

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THANK YOU!

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