Topics such as procurement, data compliance and health and safety are rarely at the top of the must-read list. And yet they are often activities that can cause or solve big problems. Communicating them well is important.
Communication is an important part of an organisation’s relationship with its volunteers. In this blog I share tips about how to get it right from the start, based on my own perspective as a volunteer.
Everyone wants their ‘thing’ to be top of the list and to be communicated now, or so it seems. As the internal comms expert, it’s your job to be more objective and see the bigger picture.
Sometimes the messages in a piece of communication are not as straightforward as you think they are. Take time to review your communications before you go ahead.
The best communication channels for any organisation are the ones that will achieve their desired outcome, not necessarily the new shiny ones.
Challenging times require an even greater focus on effectively engaging and communicating with your people. How do you get senior managers to approve any investment?
Everyone has a role to play in communication, whether you’re in the comms team or not.
We all use jargon, even if it doesn’t seem like jargon to us. So it’s important to check the language you’re using and your audiences’ understanding of it.
Would you describe your organisation as having a culture that values effective communication? It’s an approach that can make a big difference on many levels.
I often have conversations with my clients about quick wins for improving their communications – these two little words have a surprising power.