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Develop Your Powerful Strategic Communication Plan with our Step-By-Step Template - Free Sample
Our Communication Plan service gives you a powerful Template to use as your definitive guide and actual template for developing your internal/external / employee communication plan, andâ¦
An optional review and consulting service in which we review the plan you developed using our Template and give you complete analysis and recommendations, until the plan is completed.
The Template takes you step by step through the key development phases of your organizational communication plan covering Strategic Purpose, Tie-in with Business Plan, Research, Interviews, Focus Groups, Formulating Business and Communication Objectives, Audience, Message, Media, Training, Measurements, Evaluation, and Implementation.
"This is exactly what I need," wrote to us a director of communication recently about the Template.
The Template can be used by organizations to develop their own plan with or without review and consultation by the Template's developer, Francois Basili.
The Template can also by used by independent consultants and consulting companies to create communication plans for their multiple clients for unlimited times with a Multi-Organization License.
Click here for more information and to order the Communication Plan Template
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Order Your Communication Plan Template with the Option of Review and Consultation by Francois Basili
Our Communication Plan Template was developed by Francois Basili, who served as Director of Organizational and Marketing Communication for a $1.2 billion organization in the US. He developed and reviewed several successful plans for organizations in the US and abroad, including marketing communication plans that involved materials that appeared in Time, Newsweek, US News and other international publications.
Consultants can use the Template to create unlimited number of plans for their clients by purchasing a Consultant/Mulit-Organization lincense.
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We Work with You to Develop a Powerful Strategic Communication Plan
Communication Ideas consultants can work with you to produce a powerful strategic communication plan for your organization. And, if you need to, we can then work with you to turn your plan into a reality. The Strategic Planning Process includes research, interviews, focus groups, developing the business objectives, developing the communication objectives, developing the themes and messages, selecting media, designing the training program for managers to communicate the messages, and using measurements and evaluation techniques.
If you need help implementing the plan, we can provide complete communication campaign design and management services. As a communication and training consultants, we can also deliver the management training workshops your managers need to communicate your messages. Few companies can provide the complete range of skills and services you need to produce powerful results-oriented strategic communication at your organization as does Communication Ideas.
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Do You Need a Communication Audit?
A communication audit is a snapshot of the organization's communication activities and programs. It provides an assessment of the effectiveness and credibility of your communication vehicles and media. Click http://www.communicationideas.com/communication-audit.html to check if you need one.
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Become a Strategic Communicator Online
With HumaNext Strategic Communicator Program (SCP) you get everything you need to become a strategic communication professional or consultant. You will receive the tools and training you need to:
- Create Strategic Communication Plans
- Conduct Communication Audits
- Initiate Employee Engagement Programs
- Deliver Manager as Communicator Training
Visit: http://www.communicationideas.com/strategic-communication.html
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"Thank God It's Monday is the only internet newsletter I enjoy reading." That's what Patrick Wardell, President and CEO of St. Joseph Medical Center in New Jersey wrote commenting on our fourth issue.
Join the enthusiastic group of people who read 'Thank God It's Monday' at America's leading organizations including Aetna, AT&T, Boeing, Chase, Dell, Disney and FedEx, to GM, IBM, Intel, Lucent, MetLife, NASA, PepsiCo, 3M, Unilever, US Army, and hundreds of organizations and companies around the world. You can receive it FREE by adding your e-mail below.
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Do-It-Yourself E-Newsletters For Communicating With Customers or Employees
We offer what we believe is the ultimate marketing communication or organizational communication e-mail newsletter program for communicating regularly with your employees, customers, or other stake-holders with almost no effort on your part. Not only you will get a powerful, easy to use newsletter and announcement creation templates and e-mailing system, but also, if you need it, we can offer you complete content to use in your newsletter as well (Content for Communicator service.)
This Do-It-Yourself Email Marketing / newsletter creation service - provides an easy and affordable way to develop your visitor and customer email database, and launch targeted email newsletters and promotions.
Benefits:
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- Affordable rates
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And many other business, government, and non-profit organizations around the world.
The Best-Selling Survey Manual that Fills a Gap in Survey Design- What to Ask. 2500 Survey Questions
Like previous editions, The Question Book, 5th Edition fills a major gap in survey design technologyâwhat to ask. This new edition goes even further by providing many additions that will save you time and money the very next time you create a survey.
The Question Book, 5th Edition, contains more than 2,500 survey questions organized into 50 topical categories. In addition, 22 topical short questionnaires address a wide variety of topics and can be used "as is" or modified to meet your specific needs. The book comes with a variety of support materials to help you in every facet of survey design. These include an organizational readiness checklist, design guidelines, sample announcement letters and cover pages, and suggested instructions.
Whether you're constructing a custom survey from the ground up or modifying an existing survey, The Question Book, 5th Edition will ensure you obtain information in the most accurate, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner. Also available with Workbook and CD-ROM: The Question Book Goes Interactive.
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started-An Overview Chapter 2: Survey Question Databases Section 1: Employee Master Question List Section 2: 360° Feedback Master Question List Section 3: Healthcare Master Question List Section 4: Professional Service Firm Question List Section 5: Customer Master Question List Section 6: Supplier Master Question List Section 7: Comparison (Better/Worse) Question List Section 8: Written Comments Master Question List Section 9: Demographics Master Question List Chapter 3: Survey Questionnaire Library Chapter 4 : Survey Support Materials The Question Book: 300 pp/ 3-ring binder/Code..HRQB5/ $295.00� 
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Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? - SAI BABA
Before you speak, ask yourself, will what I say cause damage to a relationship with people important to me? Which is more important to me; to say what I want to say, or to continue a positive relationship?
Before you speak, ask yourself, will what I'm going to say be considered a criticism? If so, shouldn't I wait until a more suitable time and place? Shouldn't I say it in private?
Before you speak, ask yourself, will what I plan to say bring sunshine to a dim place? Or will it bring darkness? Will it open a window of opportunity for someone or some idea? Or will it close a door in someone's face? Will it create or kill?
Communication has consequences. You may say, "I take it back." But you really cannot. It's better that you don't 'give it' in the first place. It's better that you think before you speak.
You can get 30 inspiring and educational 'CommUnicate' messages like this - use two a month for 15 months - to post on your Intranet, publish as a regular column in your publication, or copy and hand-out in meetings and training sessions - to help people communicate more effectively at work.
The CommUnicate! Program can improve the quality of communication throughout your organization.
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Top Ten Communication Topics For 2010
What are the top ten topics and trends in organizational and marketing communications that are expected to dominate in 2010?
At HumaNext, we use our own unique way to arrive at the answer. We do not use surveys or ask people what issues they think are important. We look for the areas in which companies invest their money by buying communication programs and tools that address these issues. Because at HumaNext we offer over 1000 products in the areas of training, employee communication, and culture change, we are able to develop a very good idea of the kind of topics in which companies and consultants spend most of their money. We also monitor customers’ inquiries and requests for products we might not yet have developed, which helps us gauge future needs and trends. Based on this approach, here are the top ten communication topics and trends we expect for 2010, with links to HumaNext programs that correspond to them:
1. Social Media: Social media continue to cause a transformation in the communication profession. The tools involved include the use of Blogs to communicate with employees and customers; the use of platforms like social networks and wiki for sharing and collaboration, and other new tools and technologies like podcasts, video-casts, online communities, Facebook, Twitter, and more. Social Media demands a basic shift in the way communicators see their role and approach their stake holders.
2. Employee Engagement during Tough Times: Because of the current economic crisis in the US and most of the world, organizations are looking for programs that help them inspire employee engagement during these difficult and changing times. Visit: http://www.humanext.com/employee-engagement-for-change.html
3. Strategic Communication Planning: More and more organizations are demanding that their communication efforts be planned to support the organization’s strategic objectives. To receive s free Sample Package of our Communication Plan Template visit: http://www.communicationideas.com/communication-plan.html
4. Manager as Communicator: Research has shown that employees prefer to hear about important organizational news from their immediate supervisor. That is why many organizations are looking for ways to help their managers communicate their strategic objectives more effectively to employees. Visit: http://www.communicationideas.com/manager-employee-communication.html
5. Communication ROI, Measurement, and Audit: Documenting the impact and validity of communication programs continue to be of critical importance. Conducting Return on Investment analysis, communication audits and measurement continue to be of great interest to organizations. Visit: http://www.communicationideas.com/communication-audit.html
6. Leadership Communication: The tough economic times demand more bold and effective leadership and a corresponding level of compelling leadership communication. One innovative way of looking at leadership is “The Coaching Leader: Work as Sports” program. Learn about it here: http://www.humanext.com/work-as-sports.html
7. Managing Generational Differences: Because of the aging baby-boomers and the increasing number of generations X and Y in the workplace, organizations are seeking programs to help them handle generational differences at work. Visit: http://www.videos4training.com/diversity-training-videos.html
8. Cross Cultural Communication and Global Competence: Cross cultural communication is an old topic that is enjoying a renewed interest because of the election of the first African American President, the rise of global business, outsourcing, wars and the clash of cultures, the interdependence of world economies, and the global internet. For Cross Cultural Skills visit: http://www.humanext.com/cross-cultural-training.html
9. User-Generated Content: Social learning and user-generated content are two related areas of rising interest. A good part of user-content is generated through social networks by people posting their ideas, videos, iPods, and other content on blogs, forums, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Some are collaborating on creating content that others can access, learn, and use. We at HumaNext have been encouraging participants in our Online HumaNext Certification to create their own content and bring it to the sessions or post online. Visit our Online Certification page: http://www.humanext.com/humanext-seminars.html
10. Diversity and Inclusion: This area continues to re-emerge as critical due to the effect of the Obama presidency, increased workplace diversity, rising immigration, women issues, and a continuing struggle with the issues related to terrorism in the US and many European countries. Some voices are demanding a re-examination of the approach to diversity as occurred after the Fort Hood shooting incident in The US. Visit: http://www.humanext.com/diversity.html
(c) 2010 HumaNext LLC. All rights reserved. You may publish this article with no changes on your website with credit to humanext.com as the source.
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A whole year program of inspiring articles for print or electronic communication
CommUnicate! is a unique collection of powerful short articles delivering inspiring and educational messages and skills that help organizations continuously communicate with employees. You get the right to publish them in print or electronically on your web or Intranet.
It's a high impact, low cost program to create a culture of communication, boost morale, and build shared values at work. CommUnicate! consists of 30 powerful messages of effective communication practices and positive relationship building strategies. The messages are compelling and to the point, making it easy for people to immediately implement to change the way they communicate and relate to their work, their bosses, and the organization.
You can publish CommUnicate either weekly for 30 weeks, or twice a month for 15 months of continuous communication and inspiration. You receive CommUnicate in pint or as an electronic file, to reproduce and distribute, post on your Intranet, or publish in your company publication as a special column titled, "CommUnicate!" We are confident it will quickly become the most popular column in your publication or Intranet!
CommUnicate! covers some of the most critical topics that organizations need to communicate to all employees, from boosting morale and team work, to maintaining a respectful workplace free of harassment; from building good relationship between managers and staff to understanding the company's mission and goals, the importance of the customer, and the role of the manager as communicator. The program helps organizations build a positive work culture and effective employee communication and relations.
You will get 30 inspiring and educational 'CommUnicate' articles to post on your Intranet, publish as a regular column in your publication, or copy and hand-out in meetings and training sessions - to help people communicate more effectively at work.
The CommUnicate! Program can improve the quality of communication throughout your organization.
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What People Say About Us..
This is what communication and organizational culture consultant Susan Price, of Price Communications, Halcyon, CA. wrote to us. Susan teaches Organizational Communication at the University of LaVerne. Thank you Susan. All what we can say is, "We agree."
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Continuous Content for Your Publications or Intranet for $129.00
Need a continuous source of compelling articles, powerful short pieces, uplifting stories, best practices, case studies, informative tips, ideas, and inspirations for your publications?
Content for Communicators Program gives you the right to publish the positive, inspiring and informative articles and cartoons you will receive every month in your publications or electronic medium.
Our Content for Communicators is the program many communicators have been looking for. Click here for more information and samples
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Manager As Communicator
Turn the organization's managers into effective advocates of its strategy and initiatives
With the new Manager As Communicator Training Template, you will turn the organization's managers into effective advocates of business strategy and new initiatives. This training will give them the right tools and skills to communicate effectively with employees and create an open communication culture at work.
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The Seven Principles of Strategic Organizational Communication (From the Communication Plan Template)
Our Communication Plan Template helps you create effective organizational communication programs based on the following Seven Principles of Strategic Organizational Communication:
1- Organizational Communication is a management process.
with a specific business purpose and disciplined methods of development, implementation, and measurements. It is accomplished through a strategic communication plan reviewed and approved by senior management.
2- Organizational Communication is a change agent.
Its purpose is not just to convey information, but to change behavior. It changes behavior by persuading people to take action toward the organizationâs objectives. Click here for the remaining principles of strategic organizational communication.
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E-mail Essentials: Legal & Appropriate Use of E-mail Program in Video or CD-ROM - Free Preview
Organizations and individual employees are facing litigation arising out of the illegal use of their e-mail systems. Take the lead on this critical organizational communication issue by introducing this informative program in video or CD-ROM format. E-mail Essentials helps employees think through the appropriate and inappropriate uses of this powerful communications tool. After viewing the program, employees will have a clearer idea of...
how e-mail works / what if any privacy you can anticipate / what if any personal uses of an organization's e-mail are appropriate / some of the rules of e-mail etiquette / the illegality of e-mail harassment / confidentiality concerns / disclosure issues (public sector version)
E-mail essentials is made up of short theatrical dramatizations that explore each of the issues the program seeks to address. A diverse group of legal, human resources and technology experts discuss the significance of each scenario and suggest guidelines to use in determining whether you are using your e-mail system in a manner that is legal, appropriate and consistent with the values of your organization.
There are management and employee versions of the program available for public and private sector organizations. ........Video or CD-ROM Purchase Code/ QM-EE/ $625.00
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Get Electronic Publishing Magazine and Other Media Publications at No Cost
You can get Electronic Publishing Magazine at no cost. Electronic Publishing is the premier source for product, technology, and industry-related information that printing and publishing professionals need to position their companies in a converging marketplace. Electronic Publishing is the only magazine 100% dedicated to the business of electronic publishing.
Click here for your Free Publications
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Tough Times: What to Communicate? How to Lead?
In this world-wide economic crisis, employees worry about their jobs, their pensions or 401k plans, their homes, and even their country. This negatively affects their ability to focus on their work. They might lose confidence in their leaders. And the organization suffers by declining productivity and low morale. In such situation, what should you communicate? How should you lead? Read the article below.
In the opinion of most economic experts, the current financial crisis is caused by the lack of trust between the banks, each fearing that the other will not be able to pay back its debt. Trust, which is a soft social value, turned out to be the underlying cause of the failure of the economy - a hard, figures-and-numbers based monetary system.
Since lack of trust was the cause, cultivating trust must be the solution. In tough times, leaders and communicators need to cultivate employeesâ trust both in their leaders and in themselves. This is what Franklyn D. Roosevelt did to combat the Great Depression of 1929. Not only did he create a large public works project that created jobs and benefited commerce, but he also started his âFireside Chatâ series of communication with the American people. In it, he focused on the task of building peopleâs trust in themselves and in their leaders and institutions.
Here are a few important points to consider in this regard:
- It is time for leaders to lead. Crises are the times in which the caliber and strength of leadership will be tested. If the leaders are not aware of the significance of their role at such critical moments, as Herbert Hoover was not at the start of the Great Depression, people will quickly lose confidence in them and things will deteriorate.
- A steady hand is crucial. Leaders cannot act or communicate in panic. A leadership that demonstrates both wise deliberation and decisive action is needed. The steadiness and decisiveness of New York Mayor Rudolf Giuliani during September 11 is a model of leadership in action.
- Trust is built with accumulated actions. What exacerbated the financial crisis in the US was that it started during the last few months of George Bush's term, when he had the lowest level of popular approval in history. When Bush attempted to reassure Americans it did not work because most of them believed he had relied on shaky evidence to start the Iraq war and his subsequent management of it for several years was disastrous. His leadership was not one people could continue to trust. His speeches to stem the financial fall had no impact until a specific action started to take shape. A leader with a bigger reserve of trust with the American people might have had a better impact on the situation in the early crucial days.
- Communicating to inspire, not just inform. During tough times, people need both information and inspiration. Both must be credible, compelling, and continuous. People can quickly lose faith or regain confidence depending on the message and, more importantly, the messenger. A trusted leader with an honest, inspiring message can achieve miracles. People are hungry to play a role larger than themselves in life and will follow and reward the true leader who will stir in them the passion to rise to the occasion and achieve great accomplishments.
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