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The Inside Story.  What Internal Communicators in every organization need to know:  tools, resources, how-to's, issues, strategies, and plans.  Find me on Twitter @kzinke
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Employee communications… DIY or hire it done? | Hope at Work

Employee communications… DIY or hire it done? | Hope at Work | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

"Employee communications are crucial to an organization’s success, no matter its size or sector. You want to make sure your employee communications are as effective as possible, right? But how? Should you use internal staff to get the job done or look to an outside vendor to take care of everything? The answer: It all depends."


Read the full article to find out more about when it's best to go the:

  • internal route
  • work with an outside vendor


The article also includes interview questions for potential vendors, and a chart you can print to help you decide whether it makes sense to handle your employee communications in-house or to outsource.

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Internal Communication Toolkit | Civicus

Internal Communication Toolkit | Civicus | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

"This is a useful toolkit on developing an internal communication strategy for your organisation. The aim of the toolkit is to help organisations to improve their efficiency and effectiveness through the creation of internal communication processes that create a cohesive organisational culture."


In this guide you will find:
Introduction
Here we look at what internal communication is, why it is important and the benefits of having effective internal communication. In addition, we discover some of the key principles of successful internal communication.


The strategic internal communication process
Here we look at the three steps in the strategic internal communication process:  taking a close look at your organisation, developing and implementing a strategy and monitoring and evaluation. We discuss the questions you need to ask of your organisation before you develop an internal communication plan and how to go about finding the answers. Then we go step-by-step through the process of developing an internal communication plan and implementing it. Finally, we discuss the need for monitoring and evaluation the process in order to ensure that it achieves the desired goals and adapts to meet changing circumstances and needs.


Tools and Tactics
Here we discuss the different tools and tactics that you can use to improve internal communication. Tactics can use tools that require face to face meetings, written notices and publication or information and communication technologies. We discuss the benefits of each type and elaborate on some of the different tactics that can be used. Finally, we highlight some of the limitations of tools and tactics in general.


Case Study: Building a cohesive organisation
Based on a real experience, this case study looks at how one organisation undertook the strategic internal communication process. Particular attention is paid to how the organisation adapted the process to meet its own circumstances and needs.

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Toolkits | simply communicate

Toolkits | simply communicate | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

"Simply communicate is a community for internal communications professionals. We started publishing in June 2005 and have since gradually grown to 20,000 registered members. Since September 2009, the service is completely free to use.

 

We have thousands of articles, case-studies and reports on various issues revolving around internal communications, social media, employee engagement and the internal stories of multinational companies across the globe."

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

There are a number of toolkits/articles in this section.  You'll find information on intranets, digital media, and social media strategies, to name a few.  To access most, you do need to join (free).

 

Be sure to check out other sections like case studies and follow them on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Communication Counts | SlideShare - Warwickers

"Our guide to great communication skills from an internal employee perspective: Covering strategy, engagement, planning, tools and skills. This is the manual we use with our clients to ensure they get, support and do what they need to from a communication perspective to deliver the business agenda."


View the presentation above to find out more about the sections of this 117 guide which cover:

  • big picture thinking
  • planning focused on outcomes not outputs
  • communication roles
  • personal skills and attributes
  • a toolkit


You can also view (and print) the 2015 version of this as a flipbook.  Sourced from warwickers.com.

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

What a wonderful resource.  This useful guide is about doing more of the right things and developing great habits.  It dips into strategic and tactical communication why and hows plus some of the skills required to effectively communicate.  Lots of tips to help you help others improve their communication skills based on their role in the organization.

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The IC Space | UK Government Communication Service

The IC Space | UK Government Communication Service | Internal Communications Tools | Scoop.it

"Welcome to the IC Space, the place for Internal Communication professionals across government. The information in the IC Space has been pulled together to help you deliver excellent government communications. In each chapter you will find top tips, basic tools, case studies and best practice examples to help you do your job more effectively.


There will be a regular blog from colleagues across government and the private sector where you can also share your thoughts and views. This is your toolkit so please use it and get involved."


Access the site to find lots of great information and follow their blog.

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

Lots of great information here that an internal communicator from any organization can use.  Take a look at this earlier article I scooped to find out about the rational behind behind this toolkit and the centralizing of internal communications in the UK government.

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