Why do employee networks matter to communicators?
Listening to the experiences of others is an important part of any communicator’s role. Employee networks can be a great place to hear perspectives and create solutions.
Who’s in the room?
TV programmes like It’s A Sin can teach us a lot about how important it is to include everyone’s views and perspectives in our communications
The perils of no project communication
There is no such thing as no communication at all – if you don’t have a plan to communicate about your project, something will fill the void and your project will soon run into trouble.
Time for a communications spring clean
A spring clean of your communications content can take place at any time, even in the summer months if that works for you – whenever you do it, the benefits are well worth the effort
Guest post: What I learned about developing, delivering and evaluating comms
I really enjoy working with clients to help them develop skills and confidence. This month’s guest blog comes from my client, Abbie Trussler, who is the communications lead at mental health charity, No.5 Young People.
Do you want the comms strategy or THE strategy?
Communicators can find that the organisational strategy is missing, but we are ideally placed to support its development
Learn to say no
Being a professional communicator can be stressful, so finding ways to support your own wellbeing is important
One size does not fit all
The audiences within your organisation will have different experiences and perspectives – you need to tailor your communications to meet a range of needs.
Strong foundations equal effective measurement
An effective approach to measurement is crucial for the ultimate effectiveness of your communications activity.
A simple technique for finding purpose
When you are clear about your communication purpose, it makes planning and delivering your activities much easier.