Respond to my classmates discussion post with a positive, lengthy and detailed explanation, offer recommendations: Confidential Communication Communications with the press should be referred to our Public Relations Department. During this time of change, communication with every stakeholder at Acme is essential to maintaining the trust of our employees and minimizing any misconceptions that can occur. The strategic shift to offer a virtual office environment to forward-thinking organizations requires a focus change to develop that environment. All communications will be made using an Internal Email address or Virtual Town Hall. This shift positions Acme to increase our customer base and sales. The communication Timeline (Table 1) sets the expectations for communications; the communications expectations with rank and file are discussed below. Don't hesitate to contact Curtis Pietsch, CIO of Acme Corporation, with any questions or concerns. Table 1 Communications Timeline Date (EOB) To Subject Monday, October 15, 2012 Executive Board IT Strategic Plan 10/15 - 11/4 2012 Curtis Pietsch and IT Planning Questions or Concerns, Response within 24 Hrs. Monday, November 5, 2012 Curtis Pietsch and IT Planning Accept or Reject If Accepted Tuesday, November 6, 2012 VP of all departments Notification of IT Strategic Plan. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 VP Direct Reports Share New Strategies and work out any structural changes needed. Monday, November 12, 2012 Curtis Pietsch and IT Planning VPs - Notify of any changes needed. Monday, November 19, 2012 Company Wide High-Level Strategic Plan, including potential internal opportunities. Monday, December 3, 2012 Virtual Town Hall Town Hall Event - Strategic Shift Q/A - Happy Holidays! Monday, December 10, 2012 HR Department HR Staffing Positions Needed Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Company Job Postings - Internally HR will post new positions on the Intranet. Monday, January 14, 2013 Job Postings for Remaining Positions - External/Internal. Monday, April 1, 2013 Quarterly Town Halls (Quarterly) Communication expectations Transparent and open communication throughout the organization is needed and encouraged more than ever and encouraged. Each manager and employee should send any questions, concerns, or ideas to I..g@Acme.com. We will provide an initial response within one business day and a follow-up until final resolution. Managers should openly discuss the strategic shift with their direct reports. This is an exciting time to be an Acme employee, and this open communication should ensure it is received that way