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I recently read ‘The Ministry of Common Sense. How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses and Corporate Bullshit’ by Martin Lindstrom and reflected on how change and communication practitioners can gain from using principles he shares. Get your FREE Organizational Common Sense Assessment I created based on these insights. Message #CommonSense in the comments […]
Tired of staring at blank pages when you need to write company updates? Wondering how to explain complex changes to your team? AI can handle the heavy lifting – if you know how to ask it the right questions. I’ve put together 24 AI-ready prompts that turn your communication challenges into clear instructions for AI […]
Looking to make a mark when you start out in a change role? Here are common questions about starting strong in your new role. Q: How long should I wait before suggesting improvements I’ve identified? A: Generally, wait at least 90 days unless you spot something critical that’s about to cause immediate problems. Use your […]
AI is an emerging field with rapidly evolving course offerings. The list below provides an indicative overview of current AI training options for change management, project management, and internal communications professionals. I welcome additional course suggestions and updates from the community to make this resource more comprehensive. Please use your discretion while enrolling for courses […]
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 […]
You would have seen them in every office and virtual meeting. The colleague perpetually carrying a notepad but never contributing insights. The teammate always typing furiously yet delivering minimal results. The person mysteriously on calls all day while projects stagnate. This is called ghostworking, the act of appearing productive while remaining completely disengaged. The Sobering […]
Can organizational transformation truly succeed without first winning hearts and minds? I recently read John P. Kotter’s book – The Heart of Change. Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations which reflects on how we think about leading change in the workplace. Published in 2002 by Harvard Business Review Press, this book introduces the […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do you teach your team members to swim when you’ve never been in the water yourself? Many organizations and leaders today are asking their teams to ‘do more with less’ while having spent their careers in growth mode. They’ve never had to make these trade-offs personally. The advice feels hollow because the experience isn’t […]