Roles of a Liaison
In small companies, employees may directly communicate with the owner. In medium and large companies, communicating with upper management is less practical. A liaison facilitates communication between two parties.
Responsibilities of an Executive Liaison
Executive liaisons oversee board responsibilities like biweeklys, act as communication between boards, plan retreats and banquests, and arrange social events. To be an executive manager requires at least 5 years experience and a Master of Business Administration. Executive managers and the Board of Liaison work together to meet objectives by maintaining relationships and communication.
Types of Liaisons and their Functions
A business liaison is a professional who maintains relationships and exchanges information to promote operations. An HR liaison is responsible for programs and systems including processing time off, benefits, recruitment and performance management. A customer liaison connects the business with customers.
The Role of an Executive Liaison Officer
The Executive Liaison Officer supports the Director General on internal coordination, external engagements and communication across the institute. They advise on special initiatives and internal communications.
Communication Facilitation by Liaison Officers
A liaison officer communicates on behalf of an organization to facilitate communication between two groups. They make communication easier and set up meetings when agencies need to collaborate. Liaison officers work in businesses, specialized fields like the military, law enforcement and education, as well as private and public organizations.