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.
Communication skills
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
Tips for communicating kindness as a value
If kindness is a value at your organisation, the leaders and the internal communications team both have a role to play to make it tangible for everyone
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.
Writer’s block: 5 great ways to power through
Writer’s block. We all get it from time to time. Sometimes it lasts only 10 minutes. Other times it goes on for weeks. But what to do if you need to write something for your organisation? The length of the piece you need to write doesn’t necessarily affect the likelihood of writer’s block. On the … Read more
Learn to say no
Being a professional communicator can be stressful, so finding ways to support your own wellbeing is important
What to include in a communication toolkit
A communication toolkit can be really useful for people who aren’t trained communicators or when you need consistency
3 steps to spring clean your communications
Spring is definitely in the air and it’s a good idea to spring clean your communications from time to time too. It is well worth the effort to review what you are achieving and make any necessary changes to stay on track.