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Introducing Intraskope’s Internal Crisis Communication Interview Series

The pandemic has changed how we engage and implement communications. Learning from best practices can equip us to handle future crises better. In this series, I talk to practitioners on their strategies and tactics to involve, empower and drive communications. Specifically, I ask them to share how internal communications worked, what were the challenges and […]

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Spotlight on IC Practice Governance | Edition #11 | Russell-Olivia Brooklands | Founder – The Communication Game

Welcome to the 11th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series featuring Russell-Olivia Brooklands (ROB), a consultant and trainer with over 25 years of experience with global clients (including Lloyds, GCHQ, Airbus, the European Central Bank, GSK and the UN) and a passion for internal communication. He specializes in tackling common challenges IC specialists face.  What can […]

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Personal Branding Series: Episode 36 | Madana Kumar PhD | Founder – Leadyne Organization Builders | Serve Others To Achieve Your Purpose

A Servant Leadership evangelist, a passionate professional and leader with close to 4 decades of experience, Dr. Madana Kumar plays two roles currently: one in the corporate world as the Vice President and Global Head of Leadership Development at UST and in consulting, spreading the message of Servant Leadership and helping organizations implement and benefit […]

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Communications as a Center of Excellence | Part 2: Building a Strategy

Pleased to share the 2nd installment of the 3-part article on communications as a center of excellence, especially in global shared services or capability centers. In the first part, I discussed the rationale and approach and this segment I cover the strategy and pitfalls to overcome. https://www.ssonetwork.com/talent-management-leadership-and-culture/columns/communications-as-a-coe-for-shared-services-success-building-the-strategy

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Spotlight on Business Acumen | Edition #10 | Erik S. Meyers | Communicator, Digital Entrepreneur, IT Mentor and Author

Welcome to the 10th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series featuring Erik S. Meyers, a communications leader, entrepreneur and author who currently lives and works in Germany, although is originally from the United States. Business Acumen is often considered a given in any role. Or it is? Why does it matter? How can you gain business […]

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The Internal Communicator’s Dilemma: Where Do I Start?

Recently, an internal communicator reached out for advice on a situation she was facing at her workplace. The case sounded intriguing because she joined a globally recognized brand and the opportunities were promising. I felt there may be other communicators who face similar issues in their respective organizations, and we could all gain from sharing […]

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Presented Internal Crisis Communications Paper | BLEDCOM 2021

BLEDCOM is an International Public Relations Research Symposium now in its 28th year. Always held in Bled, Slovenia. I had an opportunity to present a paper on CSR in person in 2017. This year, the conference is virtual and the theme is Public Relations and Public Risk and Crisis Communication. My paper on COVID-19 Internal […]

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Communications as a Center of Excellence | SSON | Part 1

I am delighted to share that the first in the three-part series on Communications as a Center of Excellence is now published on the prestigious Shared Services & Outsourcing Network’s website. As a contributor to the forum, I am humbled by the opportunity to share my perspectives. Part one covers why organizations must consider communications as […]

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Spotlight on Manager Communications | Edition #9 | Geri Rhoades | Communications Leader, Author & Trainer

Welcome to the 9th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series featuring Geri Rhoades Ph.D., a communication leader, author and trainer. For over 30 years in the communications industry, Geri has held numerous positions on both the corporate and consulting sides of the business and has built several internal and external communications organizations―including one of the first […]

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Personal Branding Series: Episode 35 | Mark Hannant | Co-founder teammagenta and Indigo Premedia| Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin

As a ‘reverse’ economic migrant, Mark Hannant has made a difference in creative services in India, taking a path lesser tread by most people – who prefer moving to stronger economic markets to benefit. He has not just thrived but also built his ‘brand’ engaging as a creative services entrepreneur. In this interview, he shares […]