We are in the midst of unprecedented opportunities in social media and India is just about getting started. As communicators and professionals putting plans and initiatives in place for engaging employees the options are more than one could ask for. But then why is social media not making enough inroads when it comes to internal […]
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Thinking of a Career in Internal Communications?
I wanted to pen down my thoughts on the evolving internal communications function based on numerous queries that have come my way from students, practicing professionals and educationists. This post also articulates the role of the internal communicator, key skills and competencies needed to excel in this field and the various career opportunities that exist.  Internal […]
The Power of Feedback in Evaluating Internal Communication Work
Nothing compares to the power of feedback and networking. I recently witnessed its influence while shaping a set of internal communication posters we created for a milestone event. The posters were an element of a larger campaign to get employees excited about the organization’s history, progress, people, culture and talent. When we began the campaign […]
Citizens’ Distrust of Leaders – Implications for Organizations and Internal Communication
While the Tiger Woods controversy took the sporting and corporate worlds by storm, another incident in India shook the establishment and the trust in their politicians and leaders. A well known politician was allegedly caught in a compromising situation within a state’s highest office bringing a new low to how leaders are perceived. Though we […]
Internal Communication Trend Spotting For 2010
In 2009, as the world coped with one of its worst economic downturns it also created opportunities for internal communicators to revisit their practice and come out stronger. Internal communicators were called to craft some of their toughest messages in organizations which reduced workforces and froze pay. They also had the ‘not-so-envious’ task of communicating […]
Internal Communicators as the Company’s Historians
About 8 years ago my supervisor at a previous employer handed me a list stating my roles and responsibilities as an internal communication professional. In that, I recollect was a line which read ‘the company’s historian’. Then, as a junior member of a growing communications team it only meant ‘collating and updating’ company news. The […]
Are You ‘Tunnel Visioning’ Your Employees?
With internal communicators struggling today to reduce information overload and help employees ‘get what they need’ there is a contrarian view at play! That of making information ‘self discovery’ a joy for your staff. This thought was further cemented when I read an argument by a leading educationist fighting against the spread of ‘coaching institutes’ […]
Take the 4th Annual Global Intranet Strategies Survey and Get Insights You Can Use
In my career, I have had the opportunity to lead and be a part of four company-wide portals and intranets. I am convinced of the power of this collaborative internal communication tool to improve productivity, enhance engagement and connect stakeholders. With the advent of social media tools and technologies, integrating newer ideas for the benefit […]
How Internal Communicators Can Lead Your Organization’s Social Networking Beginning
Planning to get your organization on the social media map? There are factors which I learnt along the way that is needed to get completely immersed. Read more about the do’s and don’ts of kick-starting your firm’s social media communication. Understand also how you can leverage internal communication context and content. The power of social […]
Recession Proof Communication – Ideas To Stay Ahead Of The Downturn
I had the opportunity recently to informally address a group of leaders from a leading IT services provider. Here are thoughts shared with them on recession proofing communication during a downturn and the role of leaders. Much has been written about the slowdown and its impact on our lives. Though there are few suggestions for […]