Change is now business as usual at organizations. And today internal communicators need to move from ‘managing’ change to leading and enabling change. In this guide, change management specialist Andrew Blacknell provides insight and best practice for communicators tasked with driving change within their organizations.
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Andrew Blacknell
Change & Communication Consultant
Tim Vaughan
Editorial Director, Poppulo
In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s increasingly important to showcase the impact and value of internal communication efforts. IC teams that use data-driven strategies can ensure their communications contribute to business success—and, most importantly, that they have the proof to back it up.
It’s time for a strategic communications reset. Strategic focus is key to company success, yet half of internal comms executives say they don’t strategize to deliver their top priorities.
The debate over the return to the office remains divided, with opinions on whether to return—or in what capacity to return—split across the board. Regardless of whether the return is mandatory or voluntary, it will be doomed if the office experience is subpar. If the in-person environment fails to meet employees’ needs and expectations, it will inevitably lead to low morale and poor engagement, making it difficult to retain and attract top talent.
