The Others: Creative tactics to engage non-traditional employees
In today’s world, the run-of-the-mill approach to employee engagement is insufficient. We constantly speak of creativity but internal communications programs tend to cater to the traditional employee...
View ArticleNot your average collaboration story
A client of ours today was commenting on how excited his staff is for the launch of an upcoming internal wiki tool. Employees will have the capability to upload content to better share knowledge across...
View ArticleReimagining organizational communications.
We are all busy communicating daily. But if we stopped for a moment to think about opportunities for improvement, what would come to mind? Maybe one or two of the following: What are some opportunities...
View ArticleTop 10 communication tips for 2014
We spent the past few months connecting with Canadian executives across industry types to discuss top-of-mind communication priorities for 2014. As a result, we are pleased to share our top 10...
View ArticleIt’s upon us.
Well, it’s upon us. “The New Year”. What are you planning on doing differently? Where do you want to make a mark? How do you want to resonate with your audiences? What do you want your employees to...
View ArticleMoments of truth.
You know that feeling when your friend sticks up for you? I’m talking about those close friends who will say and do whatever it takes to make you look good? Now, think about your company. Can you...
View ArticleEmployee engagement? All in a word.
Employee engagement feels like it is the new black. Everyone seems to be talking about it. I most certainly am placing a priority on talking about it with you. Why? Because employee engagement drives...
View ArticleQ vs. Q
Introspection. You know – that process where we look within to see how we are doing or how we can get better? We seem to always be asking ourselves whether how much of what we are doing at work, or in...
View ArticleMotivation doesn’t work.
Of course I don’t think motivation doesn’t work. It does work. Motivation doesn’t work, however, when close-minded, insincere leadership is present. It just doesn’t. People can only be motivated to...
View ArticleSpoiler alert: it’s never about you.
I was reminded about something today and had to share it with you. We are human. We are selfish, protective, and defensive by nature. We want to win. We want to shine. We want others to know we are the...
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