Imagine being handed the keys to a car but told you can only drive it on one road, at one speed, and only during daylight hours. It’s still driving, but you’re restricted by so many rules that the freedom doesn’t feel quite so… free.   The reality is, this is what work can feel like […]

Communication is a balancing act. With every transmission, communicators are often balancing several, sometimes conflicting, factors at once. At any given time, communicators are talking directly to people with vastly different sensibilities, priorities, and even job roles, finding the throughline that connects them all is always a give and take. This is most strongly felt […]

Change management has been of the main issues of this year and something that all manner of organisations need to know how to navigate. No company goes through major change without its perennial challenges. Luckily, Poppulo took on the subject and shared a refreshing perspective with their webinar on EVP Misalignment on Change & How […]

Ah, marketing. The art of persuasion melded with the science of analysis. It’s come a long way over the past century, with countless gurus finding new and innovative ways to communicate and sell a message, a brand, a product… Wait – did I say communicate? Marketers have mastered the art of grabbing attention, keeping people […]

An under-discussed aspect of working for a global company is knowing the nuances and habits of different cultures’ working environments. Luckily, last Thursday afternoon, Simply presents had an online webinar about just that and the work that Medtronic had conducted in building cross-cultural awareness for a more inclusive workspace. Logging on with a cup of […]

The culture forecast is in your hands. Last week, we dropped this piece on how culture tangibly supports your organisation’s goals. This week, it’s all about achieving that culture. It can’t be sunny every day, but a healthy atmosphere means you and your people are ready whatever the weather. We’re always checking the temperature and […]

A healthy workplace changes… everything. Counterculture, cancel culture, traditional culture… ‘culture’ is a word that gets thrown around often – and still has the power to get everyone talking. When it comes to organisational culture, however, that energy can flatline. Perhaps sick of culture vultures telling us how and where to align outside of work, […]

Special thanks to Kate Cawood, Head of Communications at Travelex, for sharing a few secrets for good internal communication. We all know how it feels. Someone slides over to your desk (pre-Covid) or into your inbox (post-Covid), and says can you send out this comms asap – no matter what time of the day or […]

As the sun finally decided to shine this month, it was time again for us to enjoy the city from the incredible 40th floor views of the Duck and Waffle at the latest instalment of our IC Leaders’ Breakfast. With the Shard glistening behind us, we couldn’t wait to find out what the best and […]