Saturday, August 30, 2025
Anete Vesere: There’s this Silicon Valley myth, isn't there? The one about a lone genius in a garage, living on instant noodles and big ideas, who suddenly creates something world-changing. This is NOT one of those stories. Or at least…
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Janet Hitchen: I recently read a LinkedIn post where the author mocked a company for listing a core value they considered obvious. They dissed it as a red flag and performative. Many professionals nodded along, dismissing any organisation that dares…
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by Mike Klein: What's the point of internal communication? The biggest logical error in internal communication is assuming its purpose is to "inform and engage all employees." In my experience, internal communication is most effective when it prioritizes fewer rather…
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by Jen Armel: As a corporate communications professional, you expect to write about change, growth, vision, purpose… But nothing prepares you for the moments when the news you’re tasked with sharing is that a colleague has passed away. Over the…
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by Emily Hecker: Ever discovered someone doing your job… without telling you? It happened to me. One moment I was leading an internal comms function. The next, I stumbled across a job posting in HR. Half of it sounded like…
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Internal communication pros and organizations have been saying a lot about AI these days. But what is AI saying about them? Here's what Claude, an AI tool increasingly beloved among internal communication professionals has to say: Based on my comprehensive…
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by Lizabeth Wesely-Casella: Change is inevitable in business, but that doesn't make it easy—especially when those changes are uncomfortable, unpopular, or met with resistance. Case in point: the return-to-office initiative. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, is eager to undergo that…
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by Debbie Braden: We can’t grow the profession if we’re not willing to reach back and pull the next generation forward. There’s a wave of early-to-mid-career communicators stepping into roles filled with potential. They’re asked to create content, promote leadership…
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by Dr. Leandro Herrero: Companies spend millions on finely segmented marketing. They define customer personas, profile audiences, tailor content for Gen Z or Gen X. Yet, when it comes to internal communications, the same companies spread their messages like Nutella:…
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by Mike Klein: One of the biggest problems standing in the way of internal communication being seen as a genuine strategic lever in most organizations comes down to organizational politics - the need to align #IC’s priorities and resource levels…
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The Future of Internal Communication: Perspectives from an AI Futurist By Dan Sodergren: Internal communication has never been more critical—or more complex. In a world where hybrid work is the norm, AI is reshaping workflows, and employees are drowning in…
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by Oluchi Ezeugo: The way we communicate at work is changing fast. In Africa, where businesses are navigating rapid digital transformation, diverse workforces, and unique cultural dynamics, internal communications is evolving in exciting ways. As organizations grow, they must rethink…
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