A few internal communication tips from our feline friends (to help keep us grounded)

"If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they too would purr"
Martin Buxbaum

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The rise of mobile devices

Consider mobile users as part of your internal communications plan (tip - don't just send / display everything - staff may have different information needs when they are mobile, identify what they are and optimize content to suit)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Message cut through for critical communications

Keep some communications channels (like desktop alerts and sms) in reserve for emergencies and other situations when fast and effective message cut through is required.



Sunday, August 21, 2011

Storytelling to provide context

Stories provide context and are a powerful change communication tool.  However,  story telling needs to be appropriate, relevant and delivered correctly to  inspire engagement and change......Consider contracting organisational storytelling experts to help craft and communicate stories.



Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Impact of Disengaged Employees

Disengaged employees get in the way of other employees - other negative affects here




Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Note to CEO - This does not apply during town hall meetings



Another look at the change curve

WITH effective, two way employee communication, the last stage can be "Optimism and Commitment".