Learn what good practice looks like and how to apply it with this no-nonsense guide to devising an internal communications strategy.
Get internal communications right in your organization and the benefits are clear: motivated staff, better financial performance, a strong external reputation and delighted customers are just a few of the reasons why getting your message over to staff effectively matters.
Internal Communications explores what good practice in internal communications looks like, providing a no-nonsense, step-by-step approach to devising an internal communications strategy.
Written by experts with extensive experience as consultants and in-house leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, Internal Communications covers how to build an internal communications team and plan; devise messages and decide which channels to use; work with line managers and senior leaders; research and evaluate internal communications and support change within an organization.
Supported by easy to follow models, example explanations of the core theory, and case studies, it provides students and internal communicators alike with the practical tools and advice they need to make a difference in an organization. The book is also supported by online resources, including slides for lecturers.
Offers a refreshingly practical introduction to internal communications which covers all the core concepts and models, skills and processes
Helps readers both understand key theories and put them into practice with tools and advice throughout
Includes ready-to-use templates for communications in a variety of situations, including crises, health and safety, branding, redundancy and bad news, mergers and acquisitions, customer service and new business strategies
Supported by online resources, including slides for lecturers
Liam FitzPatrick
Liam FitzPatrick, based in Hertfordshire, UK, is experienced in change management, PR and internal communications in-house and for major consultancies. He lectures on developing teams, research, and planning, and has served as an external examiner at UK universities. He is also the co-author of Internal Communications, also published by Kogan Page.
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"This is a must-read for everyone responsible for developing or managing internal communications. It builds on the most important experience shared by leading experts over the past decades and elegantly summarizes this into a current overview of what internal communicators must do to add value to the business."
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"This book sets itself apart from others through its combination of theory and practical tips and templates. It is a joy to read - written in such an engaging, accessible way that anyone can understand it. From managing change communication to advising leaders and creating compelling messages, this book covers all the vital areas for any IC function."
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"I wish I'd had a guide like this when I started out in internal communication....I'd recommend this manual to anyone working in internal communication; it's a great reference point for the start of any new communication challenge!"
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"Rigorous, easy to read and use, grounded in extensive practice. Highly recommend for all in the field and for general managers who need to think beyond comms as a corporate function and take responsibility for the impact of effective human connections."
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"This is essential reading for all those who are serious about making internal comms count in their organisation. From helping you understand and convince your organisation why IC is important, to explaining how to handle senior leaders, to giving you a straightforward means of setting out messages clearly and simply, this book has it all. Anybody who has experienced the challenges which all of these issues bring to a communicator will find this instantly accessible and appealing."
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