As internal communicators, we've proven our worth in times of crisis. Now that the crisis is subsiding, how can we continue to show our value and not revert back to the way we used to be viewed? Our latest guest offers his advice on making your work known.
We talked with Gary Ross, President of Inside Comms, on how to continue showing your value within the workplace. His advice will transform any order taker into the much-needed strategic coach that your business needs. Get ready to be transformed, stay focused, build credibility, & show value all along the way.
Listeners will learn:
8:20 - What NOT to do when you start your strategic plan
9:16 - How to become a business partner
10:08 - How to filter comms requests
12:39 - The framework needed to keep your plan on course
16:11 - How to build value and credibility
20:18 - How to tie your strategic plan to ROI
24:30 - How and when to communicate your ROI
27:37 - Order taker tips
29:44 - The next steps after building business objectives
31:56 - How to keep your plans on track and learn along the way
Special Resources:
If you enjoyed our conversation with Gary and would like to learn more about what we talked about, you can go to Gary's website as well as his e-learning website. Both have an array of tools for internal communicators at any level.
If you're currently looking for career opportunities within the internal communications field, Gary has also shared his Inside Comms Job Board.
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If you'd like to continue the conversation with Gary Ross, you can contact him through LinkedIn and Twitter.
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