Prime Women asked me to write about this subject, as it is something that has been asked by readers: How should you take constructive criticism? It is one of those interesting topics that I thought many would have a view on. They do! I put it out on social media channels to see what others … How to Take Constructive Criticism in 6 Steps: A Priceless Gift
How to write a business blog This blog appeared on the PRiME website – an online magazine for women in their prime. I have written a lot about using social media to become a thought leader, positioning yourself to win customers, promotion or speaking opportunities. Blogging is a key part of this. All the women … How to Write a Business Blog
Working in Dubai, perhaps now the global hub of conferences, you can see first hand the challenge of creating a great event with very diverse cultures and managing issues from language to presentation styles. For a moderator (or facilitator) it can be a nightmare.
A client rang me recently asking the best way to manage this variety. Here I share our conversation and moderator tips.
STEM women have got to start shouting about their achievements.
Too many organisations are often guilty of only engaging with elected representatives when things go wrong. We’ve all seen the headlines and cringed a bit at what’s gone on. And too many communications professionals make the same mistake – and aren’t equipped with the right knowledge or prefer not to get involved. But building a … Why organisations should have a plan to engage with politicians
A few weeks ago I attended a CBI round table on the economy. Inevitably these mostly large employers started talking about the nightmare their businesses/organisations are going to face without cheap EU labour. I have added the word ‘cheap’, but that was essentially the issue. I drove away fuming. These bosses are disconnected from their … Would your leader work for their own company?
What is the role of a communications professional?
The Chartered Institute of Public Relation’s (CIPR) annual barometer of the PR industry in the UK has been published and it reveals that businesses are responding to the challenging media landscape by focussing on strategy. The CIPR’s State of the Profession 2017 shows a dramatic shift to strategic planning as PR professionals work to ensure … Businesses need long-term PR strategies – CIPR State of the Profession report 2017
Internal communications is growing up as a core business activity. Over the years I’ve done a lot of training on this topic and on the most recent course I noticed 90% of delegates had a dedicated internal comms title. A few years ago that would have been PR manager or similar. But I also noticed … Can your line managers communicate with staff?
