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The Power of a Before & After in Internal Communication
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 4/9/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 4/9/24

The Power of a Before & After in Internal Communication

Who can resist a big reveal?

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Decoding Internal Communication: Strategy vs. Plan
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 3/26/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 3/26/24

Decoding Internal Communication: Strategy vs. Plan

Let’s clear up the confusion around “strategy” and “plan” meaning the same thing.

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How “Sending Out Stuff” Promotes Mediocrity (and How to Break the Cycle)
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 3/12/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 3/12/24

How “Sending Out Stuff” Promotes Mediocrity (and How to Break the Cycle)

Yes, hitting “send” checks it off the to-do list. But at what cost?

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The Right Road to IC Success Is Strategic
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/27/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/27/24

The Right Road to IC Success Is Strategic

A strategic role wins over advisory and supporting ones every time.

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Cascading Caution: Rethinking Communication Strategies with Middle Managers
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/13/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/13/24

Cascading Caution: Rethinking Communication Strategies with Middle Managers

Cascading is like playing a game of telephone. Use with caution.

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Navigating the EX Recession: IC Tactics for a Thriving Workplace
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/6/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/6/24

Navigating the EX Recession: IC Tactics for a Thriving Workplace

Slashed budgets shouldn’t guarantee complacency.

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Leading in Limbo: How to Drive Internal Communication in Goal-less Situations
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/9/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/9/24

Leading in Limbo: How to Drive Internal Communication in Goal-less Situations

Your organization or manager is slow to share their goals. Now what?

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Four Key Steps for Strategic Internal Communication in the New Year
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/2/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/2/24

Four Key Steps for Strategic Internal Communication in the New Year

New year, new chance to establish a strong IC foundation for the year ahead.

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10 No-Cost Actions Any Organization Can Take to Improve Internal Communication
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 9/26/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 9/26/23

10 No-Cost Actions Any Organization Can Take to Improve Internal Communication

Not having a budget shouldn’t be a deterrent to having effective internal communication.

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Amplifying Your Impact: How to Shape an Effective IC Narrative
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 9/12/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 9/12/23

Amplifying Your Impact: How to Shape an Effective IC Narrative

You’ve crafted narratives for everyone else. Don’t miss out on benefitting from your own expertise.

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Do You Play It Safe or Do You Make a Difference?
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 8/22/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 8/22/23

Do You Play It Safe or Do You Make a Difference?

Sometimes the safe space isn’t the best place.

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Why Complacency Can Become “Success” in Internal Communication
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 8/8/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 8/8/23

Why Complacency Can Become “Success” in Internal Communication

Organizations often don’t know what great (or even good) IC looks like. And many people are fine with that. Don’t be one of them.

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From Information to Impact: Educating Your Organization on the Value of Internal Communication
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 7/18/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 7/18/23

From Information to Impact: Educating Your Organization on the Value of Internal Communication

Educating your organization about the power of IC isn’t a one-and-done effort. It’s a series of ongoing activities.

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Positioning the Value of Internal Communication in a Fully Remote Setting
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 7/11/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 7/11/23

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Positioning the Value of Internal Communication in a Fully Remote Setting

Being remote means it’s even more critical to effectively educate the organization about your value.

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Finding its Place: The Conundrum of Internal Communication’s Reporting Structure
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 7/4/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 7/4/23

Finding its Place: The Conundrum of Internal Communication’s Reporting Structure

When organizations don’t know where to put us, it’s time to make some recommendations.

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Creating Internal Communication that Will Actually Resonate with Frontline Employees
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 6/13/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 6/13/23

Creating Internal Communication that Will Actually Resonate with Frontline Employees

Let’s solve the mystery of what it takes to effectively reach frontline employees.

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Creating a Stronger Workplace: The Impact of People Stories in Internal Communication
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/30/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/30/23

Creating a Stronger Workplace: The Impact of People Stories in Internal Communication

Your organization may not be “People” magazine but people stories should still be high on your priority list.

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The Myth of 'Make it Pretty': Understanding the Misconceptions Surrounding Internal Communication Professionals
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/23/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/23/23

The Myth of 'Make it Pretty': Understanding the Misconceptions Surrounding Internal Communication Professionals

An IC professional’s role goes beyond aesthetics—and it’s about time others knew.

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Smoke and Mirrors: Spotting False Crises in Internal Communication
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/16/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/16/23

Smoke and Mirrors: Spotting False Crises in Internal Communication

Everything’s burning…or is it?

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Why Internal Communication Is Often Considered an Outsider
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/1/23 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 5/1/23

Why Internal Communication Is Often Considered an Outsider

Understanding the “why” behind a perceived outsider status is key to combatting it

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