Pre-order my book today
After nearly five months of writing, I’ve submitted my book to the publisher.
If you attended All Things IC Live in May, you were the first to know the news.
I shared how I’d been approached by Kogan Page to consider writing a book on internal communication, and had said yes.
Fast forward to today, and Internal Communication: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is available to pre-order. It will be published in May 2024.
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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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Putting employees first in a crisis
How do you put employees first in a crisis? How does your organisation prioritise its people? If you want to learn about crisis comms, check your thinking and plan for the future, I urge you to have Amanda Coleman’s brand new book Crisis Communication Strategies to hand. I had the pleasure of reading a preview copy at […]
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How to communicate your brand’s integrity
Do you understand your company’s brand? Do you know how to consistently communicate it? Or perhaps your branding guide is gathering dust on a shelf or buried deep in your intranet? I have a treat for you today as I’ve got news of a new book Let’s Get Visible! Get Brand Clarity, Stand Out in […]
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Your guide to influencer marketing governance for PR
Are you using influencer marketing as part of your Comms mix? If so, how good is your governance? Today a brand new guide has been published by #FuturePRoof, addressing the need for influencer marketing governance in public relations. I welcome this publication as it provides clear guidance for practitioners and influencers themselves in this challenging area of […]
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How to make Internal Communications add up
One of my favourite IC quotes in recent years comes courtesy of Comms Consultant Liam FitzPatrick: Come with data and leave with respect. In fact I mentioned it at my Strategic Internal Communication Masterclass on Tuesday as it resonates with me. Today Liam has written for the All Things IC blog to share news of […]
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CIPR releases sparkling new book to mark its 70th anniversary
Platinum is a new book from the CIPR showcasing excellence in public relations. It’s hot off the press and is the story of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations as told by its members. The crowdsourced book has been published to mark the Institute’s 70th anniversary. CIPR states it asserts the value of PR as a management […]
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What does the future of employee engagement look like?
What does the future of engagement look like? What is purpose, why does it matter and how do you find it? How do you create the big picture story? When is employee voice not employee voice? How can listening to it bring a business back from the brink? These questions and more were answered by Emma […]
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Using a strategic narrative – why it works and how to do it
Do you have a strategic narrative in your organisation? Jargon buster: A strategic narrative is where you’ve come from and where you’re going, in other words the story of your company. Today I have a guest post for you by Emma Bridger of People Lab, ahead of book launch and event you’re invited to in […]
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Diary of a freelancer – six months in…
What’s the reality of working as a Comms Consultant? Today I have a special guest post for you by Ellie Buckingham. Regular readers of my blog will know Ellie shared her thoughts about launching her own business six months ago. She’s back to reveal the highs and lows of working for yourself. I’m grateful to […]
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What to read this Summer
The sun has had its hat on for weeks and it’s glorious here in London. I can’t remember the last time I spent a day without applying factor 50 sun lotion to my three children and rummaging around for hats and glasses. If your thoughts are turning to holidays and what to read, I have a […]
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Why purpose is the engine of performance
Purpose was a hot topic at last week’s annual conference from the Institute of Internal Communication and today I have news of a brand new book to help you learn more about it. Christine Crofts, Global Employee Engagement Director at Diageo reiterated the value of having a strong sense of purpose at #IoICLive18. She said: […]
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