strategy

“Derailer” Disrupting Your Meetings? Try This 3-Step Technique

Do you have a meeting participant who regularly interjects plot twists that cause confusion, doubt, or fear? I call them grenade launchers, and I have a technique for getting things back on track. But the first thing to keep in mind is that their grenade-launching behavior often stems from fear-based conditioning. They’ve learned that it’sContinueContinue reading ““Derailer” Disrupting Your Meetings? Try This 3-Step Technique”

3 Ways to Avoid Failed Transformations

“Why didn’t anyone talk to us first? We could have saved the company a lot of money. They should have at least come down to see how we do things before investing so much time and money into something that doesn’t work.”From a manufacturing employee reacting to a failed systems and process transformation In myContinueContinue reading “3 Ways to Avoid Failed Transformations”

3 Must-Haves for Risk Communication Situations

Whenever one of your audiences perceives that they may be losing something, you’re in a Risk Communication situation. Emotions run high and things happen quickly. Pre-planning beforehand can make all the difference (and save you a lot of stress). 1) Quick Start Guide Knowing what needs to be done first is essential. Create a 1-pageContinueContinue reading “3 Must-Haves for Risk Communication Situations”

What is the key ingredient for effective communication plans?

Reserach. Without it, your plan is likely to take you in the wrong direction and you’ll miss your target. What we will cover: Sections of the Strategic Communication Plan Why research is essential What to look for Where to find the info you need What to do with it now that you’ve found itContinueContinue reading “What is the key ingredient for effective communication plans?”