Why Attend
Effective internal communications help colleagues to work to the best of their abilities and to develop their skills to ensure everyone is focused on achieving an organization’s goals.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
Understand how workplace culture is developed, how to develop it and how to put a value on it; Understand the communication tools needed to create a “can do” attitude among colleagues; Generate a universal willingness for the company or organization to succeed, especially by generating new ideas; Provide better customer focus and service; Develop tools and techniques for identifying resistance to change and managing it
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Day One
Assessing an Organisation’s Culture
The role of internal communications
Identifying an organization’s culture – definitions and models
Building a shared vision
The internal communications audit
Who sets the culture?
Objective setting
Personal presentation exercise
Day Two
Understanding the Needs of Individuals
Internal communications strategy
The relationship between Human Resources and Public Relations
Resistance to change
Understanding how individuals are affected by a change
The role of managers in internal communications programs
Personal presentation exercise
Day Three
Using the Full Range of Communications Tools
The tools for communication: from the notice board to Twitter
Evaluation: how to measure success
Internal communications action plan
The power of brands
Personal presentation exercise
Day Four
How to React in a Crisis
Managing internal communications in a crisis
Choosing your crisis team
The importance of leaders being visible
Be honest and tell your colleagues first
Personal presentation exercise
Day Five
Maintaining and Enhancing Performance Levels
Comprehensive performance assessment
Boosting low morale
Recognizing achievement
Analysis of successful internal communications strategies
How government and top companies manage messages
Personal presentation exercise