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Striking the Balance Between Co-Ownership and Autonomy

Co-ownership of the master communication plan is essential for aligning organisational objectives with the expertise of communication teams. Stakeholders bring invaluable insights, ensuring the plan...

Building a strategic communication plan

Communicators are often caught in a cycle of short-termism.  This phenomenon occurs when leadership seeks strategic direction but, under pressure, defaults to tactical execution.  A sense of...

Introducing the Guild of Communicators: Your Community for Growth, Learning and Impact.

Setting standards, fostering growth, and empowering communicators to lead with impact. What does it take to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of communications? Communicators play a pivotal role in...

Why does communication matter for brands and organisations

Communication is fast becoming a hidden function for many brands and organisations.  It is often treated as a reactive tool, dusted off only when a crisis strikes or an issue demands attention...

3 key challenges for communicators and how to solve them in 2025

Communicators are facing a unique challenge in 2025.  The current business landscape prioritises short-term operational execution over medium- and long-term strategic thinking. This environment...

Starting Fresh: How to Strengthen Stakeholder Connections for a Successful New Year

As we step into a new financial year, stakeholders in your organisation have likely set or refreshed key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcomes that they are eager to achieve.  For...

Resource planning for your master plan in the new FY

Resource planning is a critical foundation for any communication or PR programme.  It encompasses several elements such as budget, manpower, time management, and capacity utilisation for both...

Preparing your master communication plan for the new FY

A master communication plan is an essential blueprint for guiding all communication efforts throughout the year.  It serves as the strategic framework that outlines your goals, the key messages...

Reporting to stakeholders

One common misconception among communicators is that stakeholders lack the time or interest to engage with them. This mindset can be detrimental. Communicators play a vital role in delivering value to...

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Connecting goals, objectives, outcomes and measurements

A well-structured programme or campaign requires clear alignment between goals, objectives, outcomes, and measurements.  Goals provide direction, objectives define the specific steps needed...

Writing Objectives For Better Plans That Drive Results

A plan needs a clear starting point, and for communication, or project plans, objectives provide the foundation.  They establish direction, define success, and ensure efforts remain focused and...

How to Build a Strong Communication Plan That Works

A communication plan is a critical tool for any communicator. It serves as a roadmap, ensuring that messaging is strategic, targeted, and aligned with organisational goals.  Without a structured...

Build Effective Project Plans Without All the Answers

Communicators are often required to build programme and campaign plans well in advance. However, they rarely have all the necessary information at the outset. This is due to a mix of short-termism by...

Making Your Brief Work Harder for Your Communication Project

Communicators are often excellent at shaping narratives and delivering messages. However, when it comes to briefing their own teams on projects, campaigns, or programmes, clarity is often...

4 Stages of Project Management

Communicators often find themselves chasing short-term outputs dictated by leadership.  While these outputs may provide a sense of accomplishment, they do not always contribute to meaningful...

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