Every organization, big or small, has enough stories to inspire and engage. Other they hold back thinking of the following: – That the content may not be of interest to audiences, – That it was done a while ago and may have lost relevance, – There isn’t much depth in the content, – Or, if it will be well […]
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How relevant is internal communications? Download and read FREE ebook to know more!
Humbled to be included in the interview ebook, Why Internal Communications Mattersby BonFyre. In this e-book, you can read insights from 18 internal communications experts from six different countries covering a range of topics such as trends, impact and challenges facing the world of work. I had the opportunity to share my views on employee experience, how […]
4 communication strategies to consider when expanding your Global Capability Center network
Pleased to share that my article on communication strategies for integrating new global capability centers is live on the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network website. Do drop by and read the complete piece: https://www.ssonetwork.com/talent-management-leadership-and-culture/columns/integrating-a-new-global-capability-center-4-communication-strategies-to-make-the-change-effective
5 Traps that Internal Communicators Must Avoid
While driving business outcomes and improving organizational performance through the delivery of an effective internal communications strategy there are instances when the employee communicator is asked seemingly innocuous questions and requests. Unless tackled head-on and tactfully, these requests can derail the team from doing what is right for the business. For starters, here are a […]
5 Communication Mistakes Global Capability Centers Can Avoid
Investing in a global capability center is a strategic decision. To be successful and continue delivering value for the business, the capability center must build a strong communication practice that aligns with the local market needs and yet be consistent with the parent company’s mandate. Such a balance isn’t easy. In this post I share, […]
Completed an internal company event? Here are 3 ways to continue the buzz
Maximizing the value of these events means internal communicators must plan effectively and amplify the event’s essence even after your audiences’ attention has shifted to other topics. So do you go about it? Think ahead: It has to start even before the event is over! That means, while planning for your event, consider the value of […]
5 tips to make your employee crowdsourcing campaign a success
Involving staff for user-generated campaigns and putting them at the heart of your business communication are initiatives every organization would love to implement. Crowdsourcing can reduce your time to market, solve key business problems, improve brand image, gather valuable ideas from within to improve your products and services, generate revenue or drive engagement. It isn’t […]
Have a disruptive internal communications approach? Enter the Gorilla Games and be a winner!
My good friend Mike Klein and his partners are running an exciting essay contest for internal communicators called The Gorilla Games. Quirky name! Pick one of the 5 internal communication challenges and submit your entry online. You stand a chance to win a grand prize! What’s more – your idea will get the support it […]
Inclusion is a leadership prerogative; not a random act of kindness
In my earlier post, I shared a scenario of an organization attempting to get started on inclusion and diversity. Received some insightful comments from readers on what they perceived the issues on hand. Also, appropriate actions that could help James (the CEO) introduce practices related to diversity & inclusion at his organization. While many organizations today […]
Decoding corporate reputation from the inside-out
Every day we hear of crises where organizations struggle to manage their corporate reputations. Nearly 7 in 10 communication professionals have experienced reputational crises at work in the last few years – resulting from government oversight, inability to attract talent and loss of customer trust. It isn’t that leaders are unaware of the implications, but there is […]