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11 internal comms books to make your summer | Simply Communicate

11 internal comms books to make your summer | Simply Communicate | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

"What to read this summer? For the passionate professional who wants to keep learning even on vacation, here are some of the books I'd like to recommend. From innovation, to the digital workplace, creative workspaces, diversity, leadership, and employee engagement - enjoy your holiday while diving into the world of work and communication!"


Read the full article to find out more about these 11 books:

  1. The Innovators, by Walter Isaacson
  2. From Cascade to Conversation, by Katie Macaulay
  3. Strategic Internal Communication, by David Cowan
  4. Creating Authentic Organizations, by Robin Ryde and Lisa Sofianos
  5. Compendium for the Civic Economy, by architects 00:/
  6. The Psychology of Fear in Organizations, by Sheila Keegan
  7. The Digital Renaissance of Work, by Paul Miller and Elizabeth Marsh
  8. Employee Engagement, by Emma Bridger
  9. The Future of Work, by Jacob Morgan
  10. Internal Communication: a manual for practitioners, by Liam FitzPatrick and Klavs Valskov
  11. The Impact of Diversity on Global Leadership Performance. LEAD, by Sylvana Storey
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All You Need To Know About Internal Communication | The Holmes Report

All You Need To Know About Internal Communication | The Holmes Report | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

Read the full article to find out how internal communicators can have a massive impact if we stick to these few sensible principles:

  1. It’s about results and outcomes; not activity
  2. It’s about the business
  3. We don’t drive with our eyes shut
  4. People have two ears and one mouth – so should organisations
  5. Come with data, leave with respect
  6. Line managers matter
  7. There is no silver bullet
  8. What we do matters


Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

If you take only one item away from this article, let it be this question from principle #1, ‘What do we want people to DO?"  This one tip alone will help improve your chance of getting your communication right.


This article is based on an extract from Liam FitzPatrick and Klavs Valskov’s recently published book Internal Communication: a manual for practitioners.


For more info on the book, see this interview with one of the authors.

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Recommended books for comms pros... | All Things IC

Recommended books for comms pros... | All Things IC | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

"Every week I am contacted by professional communicators worldwide who ask my opinion as they are on the hunt for books on internal communication, social media, PR and employee engagement.


I’ve published my annual recommendations in the form of Amazon lists on my blog since 2009 and highlighted the books I’ve contributed to. Today I’ve decided to share my recent purchases with you to help you choose."


Read the full article to find out more about Rachel's top picks from 2014.

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

I would also recommend taking a look at this post by Rachel

All you need to know to develop your IC career to see her previous recommended books lists.  You'll also find links to other related resources on her site.

Kicoz's curator insight, February 10, 2015 2:53 AM

Un peu de lecture pour les vacances ? Voici le meilleur de la communication interne à dévorer en terrasse au pied des pistes.

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Internal communications in India echoes principles and challenges faced in the UK | simply communicate

Internal communications in India echoes principles and challenges faced in the UK | simply communicate | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it
Kevin Ruck reviews the book "Internal Communications: Insights, Practices and Models" by Aniisu K. Verghese.

The book which covers among other topics internal communications basics, measurement, career management tips, team building, internal social media integration, message creation and leadership communication. The author has written the book with the intent to change the perception of IC in India. It provides a valuable contribution to the growing list of resources available to new internal communication practitioners, whatever region in the world they work. The models, tips and examples provide plenty of practical tools to use.

For more information on the book and where to purchase it, see http://intraskope.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/internal-communications-insights-practices-and-models-launched/
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