No organization wants to come across as inauthentic – pretending to be a great place to work but internally lacking civility when dealing with staff, to begin with, and ignoring the ripple effect on stakeholders. Anyone can spot when there is something amiss within. It just shows! – When leaders are uncomfortable if colleagues have better ideas and are […]
Podcast interview | SimplyCommunicate | Communication across Continents
I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on the evolving state of internal communications in an interview with SimplyCommunicate UK. Listen to the podcast interview here:
How Inclusive is your Internal Communication?
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to interact with a bright group of communication professionals and exchange notes on a topic I advocate a lot – inclusive internal communications. At the Krakow City Connect Series organized by IABC EMENA and, hosted at the Shell office, we learned a bit about the role of IABC […]
What’s the State of Diversity in the Global Business Services (GBS) and Technology Sector in Kraków?
As a contributor and a witness to the recent ASPIRE Kraków Calling event, which took place live from the Unity Centre at the heart of the city, I realized how much the sector has matured and how far it could go as the foremost Central and Eastern European hub for Global Business Services and technology operations for multinational firms […]
Spotlight On Leadership Engagement | Edition #32 | Yasser Mohamed Zaki | PR Strategic PR & Communications Leader | C-Suite Counselor | Brand & Reputation ExpertÂ
What is the role of internal communicators in counseling leaders on organizational priorities? How can internal communicators get stronger in their trade? Which approaches work to enhance communication effectiveness? Get answers to these questions and more in this free-flowing chat with expert communication consultant Yasser Mohamed Zaki in the 32nd edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series. […]
Role of Branding in Talent Management, Communication & Transformation | Take Part in the SSON Study
Happy to be partnering with Shared Services and Outsourcing Network on a first-ever study on branding linked to local communication, attraction and reputation management. This survey runs till March 2023. If you are a #gbs leader and keen to understand how #branding and #communication influences #talent attraction, #reputation, and #retention, this first-ever study will help you make effective #decisions, steer #changemanagement and #transformation and, enhance site #leadership and impact. Take the survey, […]
Speaking at Simply IC Conference, UK | May 22 and 23, 2023
Delighted to share that I will be speaking at the Simply IC meet in May. simplyIC is Europe’s premier festival for internal communication and the digital workplace. Taking place at St. Paul’s, over two full days from 9am-5.30pm, it promises to share practices, case studies and the opportunity to network. I am humbled to be […]
On PRCA Employee Engagement Group Panel | March 16, 2023
I will be joining a panel discussing the importance of measurement and the smart use of tools in #employeeengagement and #internalcommunications. Lunchtime, 1-2.30pm UK time on Thursday 16th March 2023 Click on the link below to book your place. Look forward to seeing you there for some hot debate, convivial discussion and making and renewing connections in the […]
Whose Change is it Anyway?
Company L, with over 5000 employees across 10 nations, launched a learning portal to make learning anytime and anywhere. This initiative is led by the HR Head and the entire leadership team is backing the program as part of a larger intervention to drive cultural transformation within the firm. Despite the fanfare, the branding (snazzy […]
5 Reasons Why Internal Communications Measurement Isn’t Appreciated Enough
Without measuring internal communications, you face a losing battle – with your team’s reputation, staff’s perceptions, and leadership support in jeopardy. When driven by data and insights, measuring the success of your internal communications is understood, appreciated, and given the importance it deserves. However, you often hear – Who cares? Why bother? Does it really matter? According to […]