How do you capture organizational learning so the next transformation doesn’t start from scratch? Most change management repositories become digital graveyards within months of creation. Folders full of communication templates, training materials, project plans, and presentation decks that nobody ever references again. The knowledge exists, but it’s not accessible when people actually need it. The […]
Internal Communication
The Human Cost of ‘Putting Our House in Order’
Another day, another restructure announcement from a major corporation. Thousands of jobs slashed. Contractors shown the door. And for some unlucky employees, the first hint that their career is over comes not from their manager, but from an impersonal IT email requesting their laptop back. If this script sounds familiar, that’s because it is. We’ve […]
7 Tips for Change Practitioners To Get Stuff Done
Ever started a new change role and felt like everyone else got the secret handbook while you’re left figuring out why your initiatives keep hitting invisible walls? I’ve been there. That awkward phase where you know your stuff but can’t seem to get traction. Where your carefully crafted change plans somehow miss the mark, and […]
Why Your Current Corporate Linkedin Approach Needs a Refresh
Following our recent IABC Asia-Pacific Linkedin Masterclass with Roger Christie of Propel, one theme emerged consistently from participant questions – most communicators and organisations are fundamentally misunderstanding LinkedIn’s role in modern business strategy. After two decades of existence and over one billion users globally, LinkedIn remains the most underutilised and poorly executed platform in corporate […]
My Understanding of Business Networking in Australia
This article first appeared on IABC Victoria’s website: https://www.iabcvic.com.au/news-and-blogs/my-understanding-of-business-networking-in-australia Networking, for me, is about forming meaningful connections, exchanging ideas, learning from each other and creating mutual value. Having lived and worked in India, Poland, the UK, and now Australia, I’ve seen how the culture of networking shifts across borders. Among these, Australia stands out, and […]
How to Build Healthier Cultures at Global Capability Centers
Having worked with Global Capability Centers (GCCs), across continents, I often see a familiar pattern unfold during office openings, key launches, company events or executive visits. Teams scramble to impress, managers jockey for visibility, and everyone puts on their best face regardless of underlying realities. These orchestrated performances – what many of us privately call […]
Is Your Intranet Stuck in the Past? Consider the 2025 Blueprint for Workplace Communication
Static pages. Clunky navigation. Generic content. If your intranet still looks like this, it’s holding your organization back. In 2025, enterprise intranets are no longer digital filing cabinets. They’re intelligent, dynamic platforms designed to engage, empower, and deliver real business outcomes. Does your intranet measure up, or is it time for a revisit? The Non-Negotiables […]
Can Internal Communicators Break the ‘Busy Equals Value’ Myth?
As we near the end of 2024 and internal communicators plan for 2025, reflect on this conversation between Riya, an Internal Communications Lead and James, a HR Business Partner on business value and share your thoughts. A midweek catch-up in the office café. Riya is nursing her coffee while James pulls up a chair with […]
If ChatGPT Can Write, Do We Still Need Internal Communicators?
Here is a conversation between Allan, an Internal Communications Specialist and Meera, a veteran Communications Consultant and Mentor. Reflect on this and share your thoughts. A late-afternoon mentoring session at a quiet corner of a co-working space. Allan is visibly agitated as he pulls up a chair opposite Meera. Allan: “Meera, I heard something today […]
What Must You Look for in an Employee Communication Newsletter?
Remember the printed newsletters of the past? Carefully designed, distributed, and eagerly awaited? Today’s version bears little resemblance, but its purpose has never been more critical. Employee newsletters are no longer just about sharing updates; they’re a strategic tool to connect your workforce, foster alignment, and even inspire advocacy. The challenge? Many organizations and vendors […]









