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Navigating the world of internal communications interviews requires more than just a standard preparation routine. It demands a thoughtful approach, where self-reflection and keen awareness come together to create an authentic and compelling representation of yourself. In 2010, I wrote a blog on interviewing for internal communication roles which received a lot of attention. In […]
Culture is defined as ‘the way things happen around here’ and while there is positive intent to ensure people focus on what’s right, when poor behavior is ignored or worse, recognized, culture becomes what I can ‘un’culture. An environment where managers and leaders let things slide, ignore warning signs that the culture is eroding and […]
The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis was published in 2020 around the time the pandemic started and the world began thinking of operating in different ways! The authors argue that careers and jobs can’t be understood in the same way we did decades ago and there isn’t any point lamenting the issues […]
Communicating security awareness and risk oversight can be a daunting challenge for organizations. Imagine your own staff becoming the Trojan Horse, inadvertently facilitating attacks on your precious systems. So, how do you build trust, keep risk mitigation top of mind, and cut through the noise of competing priorities? In my experience working with some of […]
Honored to be included in the Thought Leadership Circle, an initiative of the Internal Communication Research Hub at the University of Florida, United States. Looking forward to engaging with an esteemed group of academicians and industry practitioners to bridge the gaps between theory and practice as well advance the domain’s influence in workplaces. Also pleased […]
Good day, readers! Today, I have the pleasure of sharing an interview with Tobias Simonsen, a key figure in COOP Denmark’s inclusive internal communications practices. Tobias serves as the Youth Minister, a role dedicated to prioritizing inclusion and engagement among the organization’s 25,000 young employees aged 15 to 25 across nearly 1,000 locations. Let’s delve […]
Based on feedback from my 6000+ Linkedin newsletter subscribers and blog followers to include podcasts on internal communications and personal branding, I am pleased to introduce Intraskope Podcasts featuring two shows (for now): Enjoy the shows on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TjXnGKi1OsvlV0UhMM63Z Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dc73e85e-0d15-4f7a-b806-7747ee2ff973/intraskope-podcast-series Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTE1MTljMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Apple Podcasts Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intraskope-podcast-series/id1697608358 Have suggestions and ideas on topics […]
Can gamification be transformational for internal communications? What will make it effective in the workplace? How can overcome barriers to gamification? Gain insights on this topic with edition #35 of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series. I had the pleasure of interviewing Bhanu Prakash, a seasoned communication leader who has led key initiatives, developed and executed strategies, and […]
How relevant is thought leadership for internal communications? How can leaders get adept at thought leadership? How can internal communicators influence the way leaders think about thought leadership? Learn about this topic with edition #34 of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series. I had the pleasure of interviewing Ross Monaghan, an academic at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, […]
I was recently invited by a global telecom major to assess, assimilate and align how internal communications can be improved. The company expected a review of the current state of internal communications, a tactical exercise, and provide recommendations in a workshop. However, I insisted on going deeper and understanding the communication climate and culture better. Through focus groups and […]