Learn to say no
Being a professional communicator can be stressful, so finding ways to support your own wellbeing is important
Communication lessons
4 communication lessons from dancing
It occurs to me that dance is one of the many, many forms of human communication. It’s a way for individuals and groups to express something for which words might not do the trick.
3 steps to encourage connections
We know that connected organisations are able to make better decisions and achieve more collectively. Finding ways to create connections is therefore an important role for the comms team.
How to communicate your values
As communicators we have all the skills we need to communicate our organisation’s values and tell the story of who we are.
5 tips to communicate dry subjects
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.
3 point jargon-busting plan
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.
Do you have a communication culture?
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.
Two words to improve your communication
I often have conversations with my clients about quick wins for improving their communications – these two little words have a surprising power.
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.
Why does Santa need to get his internal communications right?
An oldie but a goodie – applying internal comms skills for Santa’s little helpers