Getting your ducks in a row as a leadership team before you embark on any change always delivers benefits. Spending time working through together what the change means, the challenges it might present and what you agree – or disagree on – and how you’re going to communicate it… here’s why it helps.
Read MoreCrisis, change, communication and the way ahead
I was recently invited to be part of a panel discussion on the topics of crisis, change and communication with three other comms and coaching experts. The aim of this was to explore if the communication industry – and communicators – are really ready for what lies ahead. We had participants from across the globe for what felt like a really relevant and important chat for the unique time we find ourselves in now.
Read MoreBlended working, blended communication…
Over the last seven months, I’ve seen and heard how different friends, clients and colleagues have been dealing with the challenges of remote working.
Now, we’re in a different space. Organisations are asking some big questions about how they work best with their teams or why they might need offices. Google announced that, as an organisation, they won’t be expecting people back into the office until next summer. Others are recognising that a hybrid approach, between remote and home working could be better for them and their employees.
Read MoreTwist is 16 years old. What’s next?
In August 2004, I set up Twist Consultants. I wasn’t one of those people who originally had ‘running my own business,’ at the top of my list of life goals but as unexpected as it was, it has been a brilliant and sometimes challenging ride. It’s one of the best things I’ve done.
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