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A rapid and robust response to \u201cfake news\u201d is now paramount and forms a core part of GCS\u2019s eight new challenges &#8211; which could also apply to the whole public sector communications profession.<\/p>\n<p>Eddie Coates-Madden, Head of Communications at Sheffield City Council and National Secretary for LGcommunications will lead a workshop, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.granicus.com\/blog\/digital-engagement-day\/while-the-truth-is-still-putting-on-its-shoes\/\">While the truth is still putting on its shoes<\/a>\u201d, which promises collaboration and practical tips for organisations responding to misinformation and fake news in an increasingly digital world.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Step away from the everyday to unlock your creative skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We know taking a day off from regular work only makes coming back to work even tougher. The mounting to-do list and ten million unread emails may even make some of us question whether a holiday is even worth it!? (Just kidding)<\/p>\n<p>It can be hard to know which industry events are really going to be worth your time and the disruption to your schedule. What we can tell you is that we\u2019re really excited by this agenda, so are 100 other people who have already <a href=\"https:\/\/go.granicus.com\/leeds.html?utm_source=blog4&amp;utm_medium=blog4&amp;utm_campaign=blog4\">registered<\/a> &#8211; and we hope you are too. We\u2019ve run several packed-out digital engagement days over the last 18 months or so, with some people travelling from afar to be there. They\u2019ve been a lot of fun and really good for learning and networking.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re confident Leeds has all the best ingredients for a super-productive day out of the \u201coffice\u201d: experienced communicators who will share their expertise, a nice bright venue, relaxed atmosphere, good food and drink, and an opportunity to get help from your peers to tackle your real comms challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>4. 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