Podcast: How to improve your IC channels
Do you know the purpose of each of your internal communication channels? Why does each one exist? Who owns them? Why is it important to know the purpose of each channel? What should you do when you discover comms methods that aren’t ‘owned’ by an IC team? What options are there when completing a channels […]
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Podcast: An introduction to AI for internal communicators
Are you using artificial intelligence (AI) in your work as an internal communicator? What do IC pros need to be mindful of when it comes to AI? Whose responsibility is it to think through implications of using the latest tools? This episode addresses all of these topics, as we delve into the world of artificial […]
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The power of you
Are you thinking of becoming a Comms Consultant? How do you know if the time is right? What would your core offering be? Perhaps it would be change communication and you’d help leaders communicate brilliantly with their teams. Or maybe communicating with hard to reach employee groups inspires and motivates you, and you’ve developed techniques […]
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Congrats to the IoIC National Award winners 2023
I have sore feet and a full heart this morning after spending last night in the company of 400 internal communicators. The annual Institute of Internal Communication National Awards were held at The Brewery, London. Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted, scooped an Award of Excellence or won their category. I was part of the […]
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Podcast: Reflecting on the history of internal communication
Thank you to Dr Joe Chick for interviewing me for the History of Internal Communication podcast. The episode has been published today and features our conversation reflecting on the past, present and history of the wonderful world of internal communication. Dr Chick is a Research Fellow on the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded […]
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IoIC National Awards 2023 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) National Awards 2023 is out now. Congratulations to everyone who made it onto the shortlist, particularly as there were over 300 entries received this year. I had the pleasure of judging a category with Terrence McDonald, Head of Colleague Communication & Experience, LGIM Global Client Service […]
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Congratulations to the winners of the CIPR Excellence Awards 2023
I had the privilege of attending the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Excellence Awards 2023 as one of the judges on Wednesday evening (28 June) with my Executive Assistant Louise Mackenney and Communication Consultant Dan Holden. We joined over 500 people at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, and it was lovely to catch […]
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We’re closing our training centre in London
Today I can share the news with you that I’ve decided not to renew the lease on the All Things IC Hub. We will still continue to offer training, but the doors of our dedicated training centre will close at the end of October 2023. The four-year lease is up for renewal, and I’ve chosen […]
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Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective internal communication for diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are topics that leaders and communicators are continuing to learn about and understand the role they can play within their organisations to create more inclusive cultures. Last week Advita Patel, Business Internal Communications and Inclusion Strategist and Priya Bates, Internal Communication, Employee Engagement and Change Management Strategist published their first book […]
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I’m writing a book on internal communication
Back in 2017 I met with business coach Julie Hall and told her I wanted to write a book on strategic internal communication. Having contributed chapters to various PR books over the years, I felt compelled to write my own. Following our time together, I realised there were many more avenues I wanted to explore […]
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CIPR Excellence Awards shortlist is announced
Congratulations to all the Comms and PR professionals who have been shortlisted in this year’s Excellence Awards. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has just announced who is on the 2023 list. It’s been a pleasure to help judge them again this year and I wish you the best of luck ahead of the […]
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Celebrating a decade of All Things IC
Thank you to everyone who has sent my team and I kind messages this week as we’ve celebrated a decade of All Things IC. Milestones like this are often only important to Founders. So we’ve flipped it on its head to be a celebration of all things internal communication related, to benefit internal communicators. I […]
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