What makes a good story?
We all know the power of a good story, but sometimes it can seem hard to know how to apply that knowledge to our workplace. In today’s blog I’m sharing tips for how to use story techniques in any scenario.
Communication lessons
Help others share their expertise
As communicators there is a lot we can do to support our colleagues to share their own expertise with the wider organisation and beyond
Presenting with confidence – where to start
Presenting is an important skill for communicators, and others, but it can be daunting if you’re not confident or don’t know where to start
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
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
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.
A simple technique for finding purpose
When you are clear about your communication purpose, it makes planning and delivering your activities much easier.
10 ideas for internal story-telling
Organisations have great stories and you can use them internally as well as with your external audiences
4 stages of change communication
Change communication is a fact of life for all organisations and so being able to plan for different stages is an important skill for communicators.
The power of inclusive language
Words are powerful so it is important for communicators to add inclusive language in their work for their organisation