Editor bags certificates from Harvard, two other institutions
An Assistant Editor at THISDAY Newspapers, Funke Olaode, has bagged multiple certificates from Harvard University, USA; Rotterdam School of Management, Corporate Communication Centre, Erasmus University, Netherlands and the International School
An Assistant Editor at THISDAY Newspapers, Funke Olaode, has bagged multiple certificates from Harvard University, USA; Rotterdam School of Management, Corporate Communication Centre, Erasmus University, Netherlands and the International School of Communication, London, United Kingdom.
A statement from the journalist noted she earned credentials from three institutions that represent the peak of global education in Strategic Communication, Effective Organizational Communication and Crisis Communication.
It noted that she bagged an Advanced Certificate in Strategic Communication from Rotterdam where she got grounded in strategic thinking, stakeholder mapping, and high-level communication planning.
According to her, studying at Harvard transformed how she thinks about communication, learning how to create messages that resonate with diverse stakeholders, position executives for maximum impact, and build relationships that prevent crises and drive growth.
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She added that the International School of Communication, London, helped her learn frameworks for anticipating crises, developing rapid response protocols, and protecting organizational reputation.
Olaode said the combination of Harvard’s organisational communication expertise, Rotterdam’s strategic frameworks, and ISOC, London’s crisis management created a comprehensive skillset that puts her among an elite class of communication professionals globally.
“Over two decades of media experience helped broaden my horizons and improve my career prospects in Strategic Communication.
But I needed to understand not just how to tell a story, but how to create messages that align with organisational objectives and drive success.
“I’m a consistent, committed, multi-tasking individual who strives for excellence. “And I’m relentless when it comes to seeking knowledge. This isn’t the end of my learning journey; it’s a new beginning.”
She envisions using her expanded skillset to help Nigerian organisations navigate the complex 21st-century communication landscape, whether helping government agencies communicate policy effectively, supporting corporations in managing reputations, or equipping journalists with strategic communication capabilities.
Besides her credentials, she is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
