In most organisations, particularly traditional or government ones, the executive table is hallowed ground.
Reserved for roles perceived as controlling risk, driving revenue, keeping spenders in check, and shaping strategy.
That typically means:
🟡 CEO – obviously!
🟡 Chief Financial Officer – guardian of the dollars, responsible for financial health and sustainability
🟡 Chief Operating Officer or Directors – focused on operations, logistics and service delivery
🟡Human Resources – especially during restructures
🟡Legal or Governance – advising on compliance, risk and liability
🟡IT – particularly when cybersecurity or digital transformation are priorities.
Meanwhile, Communication teams often sit with other enabling functions, often grouped under Corporate Services.
The irony?
Communication is critical for driving alignment, building culture, embedding strategy and lifting engagement.
But too often, our value is realised only after the damage is done.
At Eunoia Communications, we help organisations move communications from the sidelines to the strategy table.
With deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, storytelling and media, we challenge and partner with leaders to reduce risk – before an issue explodes into a crisis.
Sounds like a solution? Let’s talk.
