Take time to understand your colleagues

browningyork Collaboration, Communication lessons, Engagement, Organisational culture

If you are making assumptions about your colleagues’ meanings and motivations, either consciously or not, chances are that the communication between you is not working very well. And while this isn’t great in any situation, it can be particularly problematic during a global pandemic (or any other time of pressure and uncertainty). Listen up A lot of the work that …

How about some collaboration round here?

browningyork Charity, Collaboration, Communication audiences, Communication lessons, General communication, Voluntary sector

The unprecedented times that we are all facing right now undoubtedly have many dark, frightening aspects. But I have also noticed that there are some signs of hope for our uncertain future – communities coming together, creativity flourishing, a sense of taking actions for the greater good. Something that gives me hope is the examples of collaboration between organisations, especially …

#YouMadeItHappen – my favourites

browningyork Browning York News, Charity, Collaboration, General communication, Story-telling, Voluntary sector

This week charities have been using the hashtag #YouMadeItHappen to thank their supporters and celebrate the difference they make. An email from NCVO’s Aidan Warner, sent to members to launch the imitative, said, “When we ask the public what they want to hear from charities, one thing comes through loud and clear. They want to know about the difference their …

Guest post: Becoming an IC trusted adviser

browningyork Collaboration, Communication lessons, General communication, Guest post, Inspiration

With the summer holidays drawing to an end, offices and workplaces will start to fill up again and it’s time to start (re)building working relationships. This month’s guest post comes from internal comms expert, Advita Patel, who shares some tips for becoming a trusted adviser. If you’ve ever worked as an Internal Communications professional you will understand how challenging it …

4 steps for good communication when collaborating

browningyork Collaboration, Communication lessons, General communication, Public sector, Voluntary sector

Collaborating with other organisations can be a great way to get more done. I went to the AGM of the local business community partnership organisation, Connect Reading, this morning and it was interesting to hear about some exciting plans to bring together charity, public and private sector organisations for projects that will make a significant positive difference to the lives …