Podcast: How to start out in internal communication
Are you starting out in the world of internal communication? In this 12th episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I’ve shared what you need to know when entering the profession. If you’re mentoring or managing new internal communicators, it will help you too. This episode is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal […]
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Defending our Turf… or leapfrogging into leadership
With all the talk about a convergence of internal and external communication, there’s a lot of reason for IC folk to feel beleaguered, to feel a need to “defend our turf.” So says Mike Klein, Principal of Changing The Terms, a Netherlands-based consultancy focused on internal communications. A dual US-UK citizen with an MBA from […]
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Facing future challenges in a safe environment
“What do you get when you have 1300 communicators in one place? Yes, you guessed it. A lot of noise, a ton of stories, huge empathy, probably more passion than is good for you, and remarkable diversity.” So says Sheila Parry, who attended the recent International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC) World Conference in Montreal. […]
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What’s the link between comms and performance?
What challenges do communication professionals face daily? What is the link between communication and organisational performance? These questions are being posed by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) as part of The 2015 Communications Practice Benchmark, and they need your input. On the day the UK is discovering the results of the General Election, […]
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New global research uncovers comms pros’ challenges
Tweets, pictures and a few follow-on resources from the #11ways to help your organisation underperform session at the IABC World Conference in Toronto, June 2014. Big thanks to all who attended – and made it one of the most tweeted session at #IABC14.
Read more >It’s good to share internal comms resources…
On Monday a guest article I wrote for the CommsChat website was published. Based on your feedback through my blog and the questions you ask, I decided to outline lots of resources for internal comms professionals. These included organisations to join, recruiters, blogs I recommend reading and lots more. If you’re looking to grow your network, start […]
Read more >Seven ways to be ‘relevant’
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) held its world conference in Canada this month and as I was unable to go I’ve been reading as much as I can about what went on across the pond. I think it’s really important to be aware of key trends and new thinking and Twitter has been […]
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