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Elevating Project Communications Plans: A Professional Approach
Everyone knows that effective communications are critical to a project's success. Yet, getting comms right is easier said than done,...
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Mastering Internal Comms Plans: Balancing Strategy and an Actionable Plan
In a previous post, we explored the nuances between a communications strategy and a communications plan . Now, let's dive deeper into how...
Jul 24, 20244 min read


Communications Plan vs. Comms Strategy: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Communications professionals and executives often use "communications plan" and "communications strategy" interchangeably. In most...
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Internal Email Benchmarks for 2024
As an internal communications professional, you know that email remains the top tool for reaching most employees. But how do you know if...
Jul 13, 20242 min read


Insights from ContactMoney's State of Internal Comms Report
The field of internal communications continues to grow and evolve rapidly. To understand the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities...
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Measuring Internal Communication Success: Insights from McKinsey
Internal communication is a crucial aspect of any organization, as it helps keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with company...
May 25, 20242 min read


Key Takeaways from the Inside Insight 2024 Report on Internal Communications
The world of internal communications has evolved significantly over the past two decades. The Inside Insight 2024 report from VMA GROUP...
Apr 23, 20242 min read


The Formula Behind Layoff Emails
When faced with the difficult task of communicating layoffs to employees, companies often rely on formulaic language and common themes to...
Apr 11, 20245 min read


Executive Positioning in Uncertain Times: Lessons from the Kalven Committee
A recent white paper by the PR agency Greentarget highlights the significant challenges facing executives in an era of political...
Apr 4, 20243 min read


How to Save Time and Money with Effective Internal Communications
Most executives know that effective internal communications are critical to success. While the impact of internal comms on the bottom...
Mar 31, 20243 min read


How a Message House Can Help Executives Communicate with Clarity
As an executive, you're often tasked with communicating complex ideas, strategies, and visions to diverse audiences. Whether you're...
Mar 24, 20243 min read


Elevating Executive Visibility: A 6-Step Guide to Authentic Thought Leadership
Authentic thought leadership from the C-suite builds trust, credibility, and competitive advantage. Here's how to build a solid executive...
Mar 16, 20242 min read


How to measure internal communications: Lessons from the trenches
We've all been there - you spend weeks crafting the perfect internal communications strategy, agonizing over every word in the CEO's...
Mar 9, 20242 min read


Drowning in Communication? It's the New Normal at Work
Heads up professionals - constant communication has officially taken over our jobs. According to a recent report from Grammarly and The...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Optimizing Email for Internal Communication Impact
Email persists as the #1 channel for organizational communications as confirmed by both Gallagher Group’s 2024 internal communication...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Decoding Layoff Emails
Few leadership acts prove more agonizing than communicating layoffs. Navigating these turbulent transitions demands clearly conveying...
Feb 20, 20242 min read


The Strategic Value of Communications Across the Project Lifecycle
Recent research, like The Project Management Institute's 2023 Pulse of the Profession, underscores communications as the most critical...
Feb 13, 20241 min read


The Growing Importance of Internal Communications
Edelman’s The Future of Corporate Communications 2023 study shows strategic employee communication’s growing importance. As industries...
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Elevating Enterprise Communications via People Managers
Amidst the profound shifts in ways of working and employee priorities unfolding across the modern enterprise, one constant prevails in...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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