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Engagement Frameworks: Why they are worth the investment
In recent times we have noticed that there has been strong support from organisations that are investing in their engagement processes to develop engagement frameworks.
Digitally disrupted? Time to Re-Evaluate Communication and Engagement
While the word ‘disruption’ may insinuate a problem, what is really being described is a movement or permanent change to the way business operates that can lead to benefits for the business and its stakeholders.
Why Successful Engagement and Good Communications go Hand in Hand
I see engagement and communications as two sides of the same coin. Allow me to explain why.
Even when engagement looks like it failed it can teach you a lot.
However this one particular session did not exactly erupt with enthusiasm from the local community. So what does this mean? Did the engagement fail?
5 tips to Communicating on a Shoestring
While communications sometimes takes a backseat, if you follow these 5 sure-fire tips you can avoid a communication meltdown.
Online Engagement: To Moderate or Not to Moderate that is the Question.
When organisations set up any type of online discussion forum (and there are loads of them out there but that’s for another blog and maybe more) the conversation inevitably leads to discussions about moderation.
Are we Truly Challenging Ourselves About Evaluation in Engagement and Communication?
Evaluation is an age-old conundrum in both engagement and communications. How do we truly demonstrate the value of our programs when we deal in the so-called soft sciences?
Reaching Consensus can be Tough, but not Impossible when Values Come in to Play.
While reaching consensus in some situations might seem impossible, there are tools and tactics good facilitators and negotiators can use to ensure all parties meet a common ground.
Why do Stakeholder Lists Matter, and Who is Responsible?
Knowledge of who your stakeholders are and how to contact them is imperative to any organisation, yet this is one area, in my experience, that organisations do poorly.
