Are you ready to lay the foundation for a successful change management function? In my previous article, I discussed the importance of assessing readiness and setting up a governance model. Now, let’s explore how to establish the groundwork, build a coalition, and achieve stakeholder buy-in. 1. Establishing the Groundwork Creating a robust foundation involves aligning […]
Stakeholder Management
Stop stakeholder-bashing. First get your act together, internal communicators!
For all the articles out there bashing #stakeholders (annoying, ungrateful, irrational etc) for their lack of empathy or acknowledgment of what #internalcommunicators can do and deliver, there are lots of internal communication teams that aren’t doing justice to the role or the organization they are embedded in. Just overseeing #channels, sending out communications and pretending […]
Line Manager Communications | My blog: Institute for Public Relations
Pleased to share that my blog post on influencing line managers through internal communications is published on the Institute for Public Relations website. In the blog, I share the issues, concerns, current trends and potential solutions which internal communications can offer. Interested in your thoughts.
Spotlight on Stakeholder Management | Edition #6 | Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
Welcome to the 6th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series featuring Rebecca Sangster-Kelly, a communications and stakeholder management coach, consultant based in the UK. She believes that meaningful engagement is key to the success of any team, project, and in building influence. Rebecca is convinced that learning is innate and that communications as a professional exercise […]
Managing the Internal Communicator’s ‘Ownership’ Conundrum
Often internal communicators are requested or solicited to ‘own’ programs which may not be within their remit or purview. Saying Yes can result in unnecessary workload and distraction from key priorities. Say No can result in angst and friction among stakeholders. Swaying too much on either side of the spectrum has its benefits and downsides. […]