Come and join me at the upcoming Strategic IC conference
All Things IC has partnered with PRWeek for the sixth year running, for its Strategic Internal Communications conference. This event is always a highlight of the Comms calendar for me and I leave having learnt something. The conference is a mixture of hybrid and in-person and is taking place from 24-25 November 2021 at the […]
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Discover who won the IoIC National Awards 2021
Congratulations to all the internal communicators who were honoured at the Institute of Internal Communication Awards last night. It was a pleasure to help judge the awards again this year. I was impressed by the quality of the work I reviewed and delighted to see how many Comms pros had put themselves forward. Entering awards […]
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Boost your self-esteem in six practical ways
Do you need to boost your self-esteem? If so, help is at hand thanks to the second article in my series by Jo Hall. Did you read her popular article about the importance of self care? Do check it out if you’ve not had a chance to yet. Jo is a Life & Leadership Coach and former […]
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Have we made progress on Diversity in PR?
Would you benefit from a safe space to listen, reflect and contribute to diversity conversations that are happening behind closed doors? If so, you’re in the right place. I invited Priya Bates to share news of the upcoming Diversity in PR conference with All Things IC’s readers. The conference is taking place online on 14 […]
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What Comms pros need to know about IR35
If you are trying to add to your team right now or are self-employed and contracting with a single company, read on. I know from conversations with All Things IC’s clients and my Comms friends, that the IR35 off-payroll rules have been causing a lot of headaches. So I turned to Virginia Hicks, Managing Director […]
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How to learn about internal communication
What do you need to consider when communicating change? What should you do in the first 90 days of a new IC role? How can you work well with senior leaders and frontline workers? What decisions do you need to think through to become a Comms Consultant? These questions and many more are asked daily […]
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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: A candid conversation about mentoring with Melisa Kakas
What are the benefits of having a mentor? When is the right time to volunteer to be a mentor yourself? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast is the season two finale and features Melisa Kakas, Internal Communications Manager at British Business Bank. I have the pleasure of mentoring Melisa through the Institute of Internal […]
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How to be a strategic internal communicator
What does it mean to work strategically in internal communication? What skills do you need? How can you work well with leaders and what’s the best way to structure an IC team? I’m delighted to announce the latest All Things IC Online Masterclass has just gone live. How to be a strategic internal communicator addresses […]
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The IoIC National Awards shortlist is out
Congratulations to all the internal communicators who have been shortlisted in the Institute of Internal Communication National Awards 2021. It was a pleasure to help judge them again this year and recognise you for all your hard work. IoIC Awards Chairman, Justine Stevenson says: “We received a record breaking number of entries this year, with […]
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What startups need to know about internal communication
When a new organisation is formed, it often starts small. The company is known as a startup and it’s in its first stage of operations. Over time, Founders or Owners hire people around them and start to expand. Teams are recruited, services grow and processes and systems are created. However, there’s a point in the […]
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How can you make your Comms grow successfully?
The art of creating engaging content that inspires, educates and delights audiences is something Comms pros are well versed in. We talk a lot about growing channels and creating nurturing conditions for communication to flourish. Today I’m delighted to welcome Comms professional Daisy Payne to the All Things IC blog, to focus on growth of […]
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