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 →
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 →
It’s new year resolution time Mine usually goes something along the lines of; Going to the gym more Better eating habits More hobby time (I’m a hobby photographer in my spare, spare time) I usually manage to stick to it for a month or so, after which, one or more fall by the wayside. So... Continue Reading →
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Bobby Unser I’m sure we all recall our school days and during the summer holidays we’d have that one day when we were taken to get our new school uniform, shoes and stationery. I usually ended up in WHS struggling to choose between the many latest trends in... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Horacio Nelson had these magic ingredients... Dame Cicely Saunders had them too... do you?
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 →
Are we guilty of neglecting our own career strategies, while putting all our efforts into delivering the next big company initiative...
