How do you learn about internal communication?
Today, all three All Things IC Communication Consultants are taking part in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) CPD Kickstart challenge. As Chartered PR practitioners, we value the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It’s something we talk about frequently, not only as a team but also with clients and Masterclass attendees. For us, […]
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How to communicate the death of a Monarch
The global community of internal communicators is truly something special. We pulled together during COVID to help each other by sharing resources and advice. When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died last month, it caused a ripple in the community and there was a need for guidance. Many of us were involved in London Bridge […]
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How to hire an IC pro
How do you hire internal communication professionals to your team? Last week I shared IR35 advice via Comma Partners’ guest article, which looked at the current situation and what Comms pros need to know. Further reading: What Comms pros need to know about IR35. At All Things IC, we regularly advise Heads of IC and […]
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Podcast: How to create an effective internal communication team
Do you know how to create an effective internal communication (IC) team? This week’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast focuses on this topic, to help you think it through. It covers: The questions IC pros ask each other The purpose of internal communication How to structure an internal communication team Questions we need to […]
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Podcast: How to say no to stakeholders
What are your relationships like with your leaders and stakeholders in your organisation? Do you feel able to say no to them? When you are working as an internal communicator, you need to be able to say no. This is a fairly controversial topic, but a critical one. It was prompted by two conversations I […]
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A clear line of sight – understanding the role of the line manager
What role do line managers play when it comes to internal communication in your organisation? How do they impact the way communication happens? Regular readers of my All Things IC blog will recognise this topic as I write and speak about it frequently. It was also a popular episode of my Candid Comms podcast. Only […]
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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 create a sense of belonging for hybrid workers
A sense of belonging is something we all crave, whether in our personal lives or at work. Connecting with people that share our values and passions makes us feel part of something bigger than ourselves. And for so long, that sense of belonging has come from physical interactions as well as, in recent decades, digital […]
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How to increase trust in your organisation
Internal Communicators, the time is now. The latest Edelman Trust Barometer was published today, I’ve read through it and summarised what you need to know. It reveals Business is the only trusted institution. The only. More than Government. More than the Media. More than NGOs. Let that sink in for a moment. If the past year has […]
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How to be a Comms Consultant
What is your career situation right now? Perhaps you’re in-house and enjoying your role, or you’ve been furloughed and are waiting to hear what your next steps will be. Maybe you’re searching for a new job, have been made redundant or don’t know what to do next. If you are thinking about your next career […]
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Free crisis communication guide
Yesterday was another day of consultation calls with communication practitioners. The topic of conversation across them all was COVID-19, whether a remark in passing or an in-depth discussion. This morning I reminded the members of the closed LinkedIn group for my Masterclass alumni about my crisis comms guide. I’ve distributed hundreds of crisis comms guides […]
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What does internal communication mean?
How do you describe internal communication? If you had to write it in a sentence, what would you put? What does it mean to you? I asked this question via Twitter recently and through this article you’ll discover what your peers around the globe state as their answer. Thank you to everyone who took the […]
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