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Two-day masterclass 16 - 17 December 2009 Rydges World Square, Sydney
Demonstrating the Value of Internal Communication Making communication a priority within change programs
Masterclass leader Marnie Beckett Manager, Rowland
This masterclass will provide an interactive environment that will enable you to: Understand the impact of change on your internal stakeholders Realise how internal communication can impact the overall success of the change process
Participate in interactive sessions to share ideas with other attendees
Learn from a communication expert who has worked across a range of industries
Develop a strategic communication program to transition stakeholders through periods of change Identify opportunities to engage management and gain their support Review communication tools to bolster the change communication program, including traditional and social media
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Demonstrating the Value of Internal Communication Making communication a priority within change programs
Why is this masterclass relevant to you? Internal communication has reached a point of maturity where the communication team plays a pivotal role in focusing management’s attention on the impact change has on achieving business objectives. Communication has become a catalyst for influencing opinion and buy-in for a number of stakeholders, particularly internal audiences.
Communication professionals have an opportunity to add value through their work as change agents and effectively deliver messages via a range of communication tools, techniques and channels internally. This masterclass will highlight the importance of effective planning and management of communication initiatives during times of change.
Communication is more than a mix of channels – it needs to be carefully timed, linked to business objectives and constantly evaluated to monitor potential issues and move stakeholders through the change process.
Who should attend? Managers, Directors and other Professionals responsible for: Internal Communication Corporate Communication and Reputation Management
Change Management Human Resources Organisational Development
Corporate Affairs Investor Relations
About your masterclass leader: With over 12 years experience, Marnie has been responsible for internal communication, change communication and stakeholder engagement across a number of industries including mining, construction, transport, and local government. Marnie has developed and implemented communication programs on major construction projects and for government owned corporations. She has assessed best practice models and incorporated her experience and key findings into this masterclass.
Marnie Beckett Manager, Rowland
Ask the expert
Attendees are invited to submit specific communication challenges that they would like to have addressed during the masterclass. Please email your challenges to
[email protected] at least one week prior to the masterclass. If you do not want your organisation identified, use a pseudonym such as BigBankCo, or SmallRetailCo to indicate the industry involved and the size of the organisation.
DAY ONE Wednesday, 16 December 2009
DAY TWO Thursday, 17 December 2009
8.45 Registration and refreshments
8.45 Registration and refreshments
9.15 Introduction and welcome Marnie will introduce the masterclass objectives and explain how the day will proceed. Attendees will participate in a “getting to know you” exercise, to share backgrounds, experience and expectations of the masterclass.
9.15 Recap and introduction to day two Marnie will introduce the objectives for the second day and outline today’s proceedings. Attendees will re-cap their learnings from the previous day and detail their expectations for the day to come.
9.30 What is change? Identifying the change cycle and its impact on stakeholders Understanding the journey through change
9.30 Communication tools and techniques More than newsletters Using the management team What have you got and what do you need?
10.30 Morning refreshments and networking 10.45 The role of internal communication within a change program Planning for change Developing a communication plan 12.30 Networking lunch 1.30 Interactive practical exercise 2.45 Afternoon refreshments and networking 3.00 Case study review Assessing a change program Highlighting the successes and the areas for change Linking internal and external communication 4.00 Key learnings for day one and review 4.30 Wrap-up and end of day one
10.00 Stakeholder and issues management Identifying potential issues Developing mitigation strategies 10.45 Morning refreshments and networking 11.00 Interactive practical exercise – Part 1 12.30 Networking lunch 1.30
Interactive exercise – Part 2
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Debrief
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Afternoon refreshments and networking
3.00 Timing is everything! Linking communication efforts with the business plan 4.00 Masterclass review 4.30 Wrap-up and end of masterclass
Preparation for the masterclass Bring information about change experiences or communication issues to share, review and discuss.
Strategic Internal Communication for Complex Organisations Author: Neryl East Pages: 120 Price: $595 $350 + GST* For those who take on the challenge of managing employee communication within organisations, the task has never been tougher. At a time of national skill shortage in Australia, there’s more urgency than ever in trying to retain good staff. Strategic Internal Communication for Complex Organisations will: • Look at some of the latest thinking on the use of social media and other technical tools including international research • Underline the benefits of face to face communication • Examine basic aspects of solid organisation communication and building trust within a workforce • Discuss the vital area of communication during organisational change • Consider the highly topical issue of generational needs in the modern workforce
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