Podcast: Who can be an internal communicator?
Who can be an internal communicator? What are the transferable skills we all have? Why are intentions important? How can you learn about internal communication? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast addresses all of these areas. This is the final episode of season six. Thank you for tuning in. See the podcast page to […]
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New Government Communication Service Comms Plan 2024/5
If you’re looking for an example of a strong comms plan, you’ve found it. This week the UK’s Government Communication Service (GCS) published its comms plan for 2024/5. Regardless of your political views, it’s always an interesting read from a communicators’ perspective. I’ve been highlighting the GCS’ plans on my blog since 2015, as they […]
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Podcast: How to evaluate internal communication
What’s the difference between evaluation and measurement? What’s the best way to include evidence in a monthly measurement report? Why do you need to rely on insight rather than instinct? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast focuses on evaluation, which is the penultimate stage of The MILLER Framework. Talking of penultimate, this episode bring […]
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A snackable snippet about IC strategy
Thank you to the super creative team at Alive With Ideas for sharing a brand new image online today. Their popular snackable snippets series has been designed to help internal communicators discover new books. Today it’s mine, Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication, under the spotlight. It is hot off the […]
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Podcast: How to lead internal communication and set standards
How do you lead internal communication in your organisation? What does standard setting look like? What operating model do you have in place? This episode of my Candid Comms podcast examines the leadership part of The MILLER Framework. It also touches on logistics, when discussing standards. I examine: What operating models mean for IC How […]
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Have your say about strategic internal communication
What does it mean to work strategically in internal communication? What does ‘strategic IC’ actually mean?! I addressed these topics in my book, Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organisational communication, which has just been published by Kogan Page. One of the expert views I sought was from Sia Papageorgiou, who is Managing […]
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Leaving the ladder down – my interview with Katie Macaulay
How is artificial intelligence (AI) impacting the world of internal communication? What mantra kept me going through COVID times? How can change comms theory help internal communicators? What can internal communicators expect from my book, Internal Communication Strategy? What own goals do I think companies have when it comes to internal communication and neurodivergence? What […]
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Podcast: How to prioritise internal communication
How do you prioritise internal communication? What do you say yes and no to inside your organisation? What informs that decision? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast puts prioritisation in the spotlight, by examining the purpose of IC. I examine: the purpose of internal communication what alignment is and why it matters why you […]
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It’s book launch month!
After a year of writing, researching and editing, my book is finally here. I’m so excited to share Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication with you. The book hits the shelves this month. It’s available from 3 April 2024 in the UK and rest of the world and 30 April 2024 […]
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Podcast: What to expect from Rachel’s book
My book, Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is being published by Kogan Page this week. Its official release date is 3 April 2024 in the UK and rest of world and 30 April 2024 in the US. Thank you to everyone who has asked me questions about the book writing […]
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Podcast: How to use insights in internal communication
How do you use insights in your internal communication? In this episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I examine why insights can be useful. Insights are the second stage of The MILLER Framework – what we know about an organisation and its people. We examine what they are, how to use them and what they […]
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Podcast: How to create an internal communication vision
Do you have an internal communication vision in your organisation? What would yours say if you created one today? In this episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I examine why a vision can be useful and how to write one. I’ve also shared an example with you, which is taken from my book, Internal Communication […]
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