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
3 tips for communicating a charity challenge
For the last 2 years, my family and I have taken part in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk fundraising challenge. The amount we raised in 2020 was greater than our total this year.
3 ways to write a comms strategy quickly
In the busy day-to-day it can feel hard to find the time to write a comms strategy – but a quick-fire strategy is better than having nothing strategic at all.
4 internal comms tips for high profile organisations
Over the years I have worked with several organisations that had a high profile with the public. Content about them regularly appeared in the traditional media, as well as on social media. This coverage could be mixed in terms of being positive and negative. Some was based on fact, some based on rumour and hearsay. … Read more
4 steps to reducing silo-working
Duplication. Inefficiency. Higher costs. Missed opportunities – for the organisation and for individuals. Bad feeling. Internal politics. Reputation issues. Loss of funding. If any of these problems sound familiar, your organisation may be suffering from silo-working patterns. There are a number of factors that can lead to this situation – such as conflicting priorities or … Read more
3 tips for communicating policies
I have blogged before about communicating dry subjects, including policies. Today I am sharing my thoughts about the wider meaning of communication of policies at an organisation. Most organisations have policies that cover a wide range of areas: From how they calculate annual leave to how the company’s bank account is used. From how day-to-day … Read more
What if… we create cycles of kindness on social media
This month I welcome social media guide, Alexis Bushnell, to the blog. She shares some wonderful insight into the power we all have to create feeds that will breed kindness and make us smile. What if I told you that you have more power to control what happens on social media than Mark Zuckerberg? I … Read more
How to use walking meetings to benefit your mental health and your work
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is nature. There is increasing evidence to show how important a connection with nature is for our mental health and wellbeing. Research carried out by the Mental Health Foundation into the effects of the pandemic showed: Going for walks outside was one of our top coping … Read more