The document discusses the challenges of communication directors in the digital world. It notes that there has been a paradigm shift from control to conversation, requiring communication professionals to empower employees to have relevant conversations and build trust. Specifically, the role of communication directors has changed from simply reporting information to coaching employees and helping them safely engage in conversations online. The document advocates establishing corporate social networks and training programs to raise awareness and gradually involve employees in information sharing, content generation, and active conversations in order to build the company's reputation and become a "conversation company".