10 tips for your office relocation communications plan
“Change is not a beginning or an endpoint, but instead, is an ongoing process. A process that is sometimes clumsy. But it is also a natural part of how organisations evolve.” This definition from the Government Communication Service (GSC) highlights how change is part of every day for organisations. As communicators, we have a key […]
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Podcast: How to work well with a comms consultancy
Do you invite comms consultancies to support your in-house internal communication? What’s the best way to work with an agency or consultancy? Do you know how to choose the right one for you? What do you need to think through before getting in touch? I’ve explored this topic in the latest episode of my Candid […]
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Podcast: How to plan an effective All Employee Meeting
Are you responsible for creating All Employee Meetings in your organisation? Perhaps you call them Town Halls, or All Hands. Whatever the name, getting these sessions to work well can be a challenge. I’ve explored this topic in the latest episode of my Candid Comms podcast, which has just been published. You can find the […]
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Upcoming internal comms training courses from All Things IC
Would you like to improve your internal communication skills? Do you have members of your team who would benefit from learning more about change communication or employee communication? Would you like to spend time asking questions, listening to peers, learning from others and contributing your views? All Things IC has a range of training options […]
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How to be an Internal Comms Consultant
Hi it’s Caroline, This spring I joined Team Teal as a permanent team member, having worked alongside Rachel and Louise for almost 18 months. At the time I marked the milestone with a blog post which set out what #TeamTeal means to me. I talked at the time about the team being thoughtful, experienced, attentive […]
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How to write an IC strategy
How many times have you sat down to write your internal communication (IC) strategy? Do you have a half-written document in your files? Is creating your IC strategy a constant item on your To Do list? Perhaps you’ve inherited an old strategy or feel under pressure to write one for the first time. Whatever your […]
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Podcast: How to plan your 2022 internal communication
How is your 2022 planning going? Need some help? If so, this latest episode of the Candid Comms podcast is for you. I cover: Why you need to review 2021 How to look back before you go forward How to get organised for the year ahead The importance of analysing your work. Do let me […]
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New research invites you to share how you plan your internal comms
Do you have a masterplan in place when it comes to your internal communication? What’s your planning process like? Today I have an invitation for you to inform global good practice by participating in some research. Communications professionals are invited to take part in IC Plan’s Planfulness Study. Building on last year’s research, the project […]
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Three phrases to watch out for in your internal comms
Do you have any words or phrases you avoid in your internal communication? An All Things IC client detests the word ‘enable’ and I avoid ‘in addition’ as it rarely adds anything. Some of my in-house roles had lists of banned words, plus phrases we constantly corrected. When I was in-house at Visa for example, I […]
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What’s it like to learn about internal comms online?
How do you prefer to learn about internal communication? Within the world of internal communication we are spoilt for choice. If I take All Things IC as an example, we offer 1500 blog posts and 26 Candid Comms podcast episodes to help you learn for free. What is it like to learn about internal communication […]
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Podcast: How to find an Internal Comms job
Are you looking for a job as an internal communicator? Perhaps you’re looking to move into the profession, or would like to find a new role. This episode will help you think it through. It covers: How to apply for internal communication roles How to prepare for an interview Ways to learn about organisations The […]
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How to write speeches for leaders during a pandemic
Do you write speeches as part of your role? If so, getting to know who you’re writing for is essential. Over the past year, many internal communicators have found themselves creating key messages, talking points and content for leaders. I’m not a fan of ghostwriting (where speeches or text are officially credited to another person […]
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