How does one describe the role of internal communicators? Strategic? Tactical? Complex? People oriented? Results focussed?
An executive administrator from a leading organization who was keen to join the ranks of an internal communications team got cold feet when she dived headlong into projects. “I am better off with what I am doing today if this [...]
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Adapatability - key to evolving role of internal communicators
Posted in Blogroll, tagged adapability, change, internal communication, organizations, The Work Foundation on July 20, 2008 | No Comments »
Is there clarity on what PR, HR and Internal Communication can achieve?
Posted in Blogroll on June 26, 2008 | No Comments »
Over the last couple of days, I have received mails from students - one from the UK and the other from a leading institute in Pune. Though the questions were fundamental, it highlights the ambiguity in the minds of those wanting to pursue communication as a career.
For the benefit of others, I am taking the liberty [...]
Insights from a communication stalwart - Mike Green of Intel
Posted in Blogroll, tagged Bangalore, core values, India, information overload, intel, internal communication, mission on June 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
At a recent communications gathering in Bangalore last week, I had an opportunity to meet up with Mike Green, who leads employee communications for Intel. A veteran at Intel, he took time off from his short visit to India to talk to communication professionals and share insights from his experience.
Mike stressed on the need for [...]
On the minds of senior management……
Posted in Blogroll, tagged branding, internal communication, PR, reputation management, role of communicators, senior management on June 6, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Over the last few weeks I have been conversing with a host of senior management in India and getting to know their views on the challenges and significance of internal communication and branding.
Some common themes emerge.
While internal communication is accepted as a practice, some professionals were unsure if it is a part of the communication mix and [...]
Employee videos from India on You Tube
Posted in Blogroll, tagged employee videos, India, You Tube on May 13, 2008 | No Comments »
My new found interest in YouTube got me searching for employee videos to understand how organizations in India express themselves online.
The results returned some fascinating clips…sharing my favorites below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynfg27tErNU (Frito Lay’s referral program)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTXL5Z6EZQs&feature=related (Thought Works, a day in the life of a developer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV4RXX6Zer4 (Swipe Out – a parody by Infosys employees)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctK_CyKIz8I (What it is [...]
The role of internal communicators – support staff or strategic advisors?
Posted in Blogroll, tagged credibility, role of internal communicators, strategy on May 8, 2008 | No Comments »
I was intrigued by a recent advertisement from a mining major in India seeking a manager for corporate communications. The expectations were to ‘support’, ‘manage’, ‘edit’ and ‘publish’ communication like newsletters and work to internal group requirements! And this was for a managerial role. Interestingly, the application required to have work experience between 5-10 years while [...]
Involvement and identification - key to better commitment and engagement
Posted in Blogroll, tagged employee engagement, employee involvement, identification, organizational commitment on May 6, 2008 | No Comments »
The recent BW-HR Anexi BlessingWhite Employee
Engagement Survey 2008 shows that Indians are highly engaged as employees. While these are excellent signs, as human resource and internal communication professionals we cannot afford to get complacent.
The study reports that the acid test is how organization’s proactively tackle increased competition for talent, a potential slowdown and demanding [...]
Upcoming workshop in Bangalore, India - Internal Communication essentials – tools, techniques and tricks
Posted in Blogroll, tagged case studies, discussion, essentials of internal communication, hands-on experience, internal communication workshop, techniques and tricks, tools on May 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Sharing details of a workshop on internal communication in Bangalore.
Internal Communication essentials – tools, techniques and tricks
In June/July, 2008
· Is it challenging to manage internal communications and business expectations? Unsure of how to target your diverse audiences? Having trouble choosing the right mix of channels and messages? Breaking a sweat over employee engagement issues? Keen [...]


