As we gallop (or limp) to the finishing line of 2020 and with just a week until we welcome in the New Year (!) here’s just a few of the themes I’ve heard on repeat from this year. I’m intrigued to see how these develop during 2021..
Read MoreBook review - The Promise That Changes Everything
When we interrupt people when they’re speaking, we interrupt their thinking and so ultimately, their intelligence. This book is packed with examples of the impact that interruption can have and why good listening is so important.
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.
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