While the nation mourns and comes to terms with the loss of an aspiring medical student to a brutal sexual assault there are many questions left unanswered. What will it take to heal a nation and leaders to confront reality? Will there be a time when women will be treated on par and be safe […]
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Intraskope's 2012 in Review
I just received a WordPress.com 2012 annual report for my blog and wanted to share it with you. You can look up the most popular posts in 2012 and earlier. Thank you for your views, perspectives and insights that fuels my passion for internal communications. I look forward to your continued support  as I aim to […]
Had a Great Year? Are You Tapping Your Employees to Promote Your Brand
It is that time of the year when most organizations look to celebrate their successes and engage staff in year-end parties and communication. It is also that time of the year when internal communicators are hard pressed to deliver high quality content and communication even as work winds down! However, in the frenzy to get […]
How can Internal Communications Help Establish a ‘Follow-Up’ Free Culture?
Yes, you heard it right – a ‘follow-up’ free culture! I not sure about you but I have certainly encountered cultures in organizations that work only if you ‘chase’ people to do what they are supposed to do or even share basic information that advances the firm’s interest. Recently, an internal communicator mailed me a […]
Press coverage in the Pioneer: 'Be a linking tool' Shares Perspectives on a Career in Internal Communications
My opinion article  appeared in the ‘Avenues’ section of The Pioneer (Oct 3, 2012). The article titled ‘Be a linking tool’ explains what is internal communications and how a career in internal communications is not only fulfilling and enriching nowadays apart from being highly sought after. About the Publication : The Pioneer was founded in Allahabad […]
What advice do you have for a newbie in internal communications?
Starting out in internal communications can be often overwhelming and unnerving. It is always great to begin on the right foot and what better way than to hear from leaders and those who have been there and done it! I sought perspectives from a few and here are some: “The Big Five for newbie internal […]
Why are Internal Communicators Always on the Ball?
Internal communicators are often a small tribe in organizations and are expected to juggle multiple responsibilities and relationships. These range from driving small initiatives to leading large companywide campaigns. The responsibilities can also include maintaining infrastructure or communicating periodically. The assignments can vary in their intensity and impact and most of the time internal communicators […]
Is Culture in Organizations Shaped By Managers?
We have often heard that the culture of an organization is shaped by how managers create an environment of trust and respect. Apart from the artifacts, espoused values and assumptions at the workplace the role of communication is often undervalued. I am inviting your to reflect on the following conversation (this is a real episode) […]
What is my Goal as an Internal Communicator?
Getting around as an internal communicator in organizations isn’t easy if the role is misunderstood, you haven’t spent time establishing your presence and making an impact. I invite you to reflect on Ramesh’s case as he faces challenges in his role as the internal communications manager of Growth Ltd, a pharmaceutical company that is ramping […]
Can We Have a Mascot For Our Campaign?
This blog post is in two parts – in the first section I share a situation that internal communicators often face and invite you to reflect on the possible solutions. In the next post I will revisit the perspectives that you share and discuss how we can tackle such requests when they arise. Here is the scenario. […]