We could all do with knowing a few hidden tips and tricks to help streamline our work day. Here are few of my favourites.
When the construction ‘logo’ blossoms
After many years of striving to build positive communication between the construction company’s ‘logo’ and the colleagues wearing that logo, I have built a passion for developing clear, two-way and mutually beneficial communication strategies. When a construction company takes over an ongoing contract, it doesn’t just inherit the project deliverables, it inherits the deliverers too.... Continue Reading →
Hard-hat to toe-cap, mind the perception gap
From hard-hat to toe-cap. Ever wondered where the sayings, ‘head strong’, ‘gut instinct’ and ‘finding your feet’ come from. As human beings we receive and react to communication in all manner of ways. As a successful and highly-commended communications professional working in the construction and infrastructure industry, I have done my fair share of studying.... Continue Reading →
The Cleopatra Communications Strategy
Cleopatra - the Strategic Communicator One of the most inspirational studies I have encountered in quite a while begins with the following extract. The reign of Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt offers a rare historical glimpse into ancient communication activities and how communication was used by the world’s last pharaoh. This historical research reveals how... Continue Reading →
Ten golden nuggets from the IoIC Insight Seminar
IoIC Insight Seminar #ioicinsight17 The Value of the Employee Voice As I got ready I contemplated on the event ahead. I always gain so much when attending IoIC events and wish I could get to more, so I was thrilled to be attending the ‘Insight’ seminar 2017. I did what I expect most attendees do,... Continue Reading →
What did I learn from #Inktober2017
What is #Inktober? Inktober was created by Jake Parker back in 2009. Jake is a well published artist who has some very well known works and clients. ('Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs', 'Epic' and 'Horton Hears a Who', to name but a few...) Jake says, “Every October, artists all over the world take on... Continue Reading →
Meet ‘AI’ our new Internal Comms colleague
Artificial Intelligence’ may not be something you have come across in Internal Comms and if that is the case, then you should start getting familiar with the concept very soon...
Attracting Post-Millenials is the easy bit!
Attracting post-millennials is one thing... Engaging and retaining post-millennials will require a well thought-out Internal Communications Strategy...Are you ready?
Not taken seriously? Is it any wonder…
Are you tired of being seen as the team who do the colouring in? Not being taken seriously? Is it any wonder with images this this...
Crisis Comms – Quick Guide
On Friday 12 May we saw an unprecedented worldwide attack on IT systems, affecting thousands of organisations in over 74 countries....
Content planner – Lookout!
One of the main tools in any internal communicator's tool kit, is a decent content planner or editorial calendar.