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5 Branding and Communication Tips for new Global Capability Centers

When a Global Capability Center (GCC) launches in a new market, the focus tends to tilt toward functional ramp-up, from roles and technologies to talent acquisition and infrastructure. But, often what gets sidelined is foundational. The employer branding and communication piece. It’s the struggle that can derail even the most ambitious GCC plans. Note: for […]

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Partnering with Origami Creative on Global Capability Centers (GCC) Branding

Delighted to share my collaboration with Origami Creative, a boutique agency whom I have worked closely with during my days at consulting house Accenture. Ravi is a creative and dynamic leader who brings his best self to every project he takes on. Over the years, we’ve learnt from each others growth and potential and have […]

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Employer Branding 101: Live your Brand Promise

Every company worth its name wants to do employer branding. But are they doing it right? Most think that having a few social media channels will do the trick. Or, if we make the right ‘noises’, stakeholders will perceive the brand positively.   However, that doesn’t equal employer branding or business success. Not identifying and living your […]

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Employer Branding 101: Is Your Organization Ready?

Employer branding often becomes a priority when attracting and retaining talent gets tough. Till then, organizations get by trying different permutations and combinations of offerings, events, initiatives, and interventions that project temporary fulfillment but fail to deliver the goods.  Worse, if you are a Global Business Services or a Shared Services entity, the hope that the corporate brand […]

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Revisiting line manager communication. What has changed?

Over a year ago, I wrote about the value of engaging line managers to enhance employee experience.  Among the issues plaguing organizational effectiveness were the lack of line manager communication, their inability to be engaged and to inspire staff and dwindling trust between employees and employers. Furthermore, staff believed line managers were the most stressful part of […]

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5 lessons from engaging at Poland industry events

Every event offers unique experiences for individuals and organizations alike. Having participated in two technology events at Krakow, Poland I am writing to share personal perspectives and take-aways that might be helpful to appreciate communications and branding nuances at play. I have often been asked after moving to the country about how different such events […]