What will it take for internal communication teams to get what it needs? Internal communication teams often operate like high-performance engines running on low-grade fuel. Everyone expects flawless delivery. However, the tools available are clunky, outdated, or simply inadequate. Sound familiar? Securing investment in better communication infrastructure can feel like asking for a luxury upgrade […]
Internal Comms FAQs
Why We Need Internal Communication Experts, Not Hobbyists
This article first appeared in Strategic, where I am a contributing author. Internal communication (IC) is often underestimated, dismissed as a simple task anyone can handle. Leaders assume that drafting an email or creating a PowerPoint slide for employees is no different from managing external communication campaigns or customer engagement strategies. Treating IC as a […]
Own the Partnership. Protect Your Capacity.
As an internal communicators, ever found yourself knee-deep in designing PowerPoint slides for an event you weren’t even invited to? Or drafting last-minute email invites because someone forgot to loop you in until the day before? Internal communications teams often get pulled into tasks that aren’t their responsibility, leaving them stretched thin, frustrated, and battling […]
Can Internal Communicators Break the ‘Busy Equals Value’ Myth?
As we near the end of 2024 and internal communicators plan for 2025, reflect on this conversation between Riya, an Internal Communications Lead and James, a HR Business Partner on business value and share your thoughts. A midweek catch-up in the office café. Riya is nursing her coffee while James pulls up a chair with […]
How Can Internal Communications Enhance Employer Branding?
This article was first published on the Institute of Public Relations website: https://instituteforpr.org/employer-branding-verghese-2024/ Rethinking Employer Branding The world of work underwent a significant shift in the wake of COVID-19, prompting organizations to reassess their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Central to this recalibration is the concept of employer branding – how a company presents […]
Video Interview | Megha Chaturvedi | Episode 60 | Internal Communication Shapes Organizational Identity and Employee Behaviors
Presenting the 60th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight on Internal Communication Series featuring Megha Chaturvedi – Communication Lead, Alstom India. Megha Chaturvedi is a results-oriented communications professional with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries. Megha has a proven track record of collaborating with organizations to develop communication strategies that effectively drive business objectives. She seamlessly transitions […]
Internal Communications Frequently Asked Questions
I am often asked questions about the role, expectations and even a for a typical job description for a senior leader in internal communications. I have compiled some of these questions and responses below. Feel free to share your views and ad questions you want answered. As a Senior Internal Comms Leader, the primary responsibility […]