Complex, verbose, self-obsessed, jargon-rich language is an insidious pandemic in the world of corporate communications. But should we accept it as a given, or wage a silent war? Cisco Systems chose the latter, and will share their battles and victories at an Oct. 29 Communitelligence webinar, Change Your Business By Changing Your Words by Mark Buchanan,…… Continue Reading
By Liz Guthridge Words matter. However, words and other aspects of communication do not reliably spur action. Those who want to believe that communication is the answer to everything—especially inspiring others to change their behavior—need to dispel themselves of this dangerous myth. For example, take the deadly safety defect that General Motors is grappling with…… Continue Reading
Tell me and I may hear. Tell me and let me add my 2-cents and now it’s our decision; I’m all in. Yes, one of the most powerful and proven catalysts to engagement is simply involving employees in generating ideas that address an organization’s most pressing challenges. By opening up these important conversations to employees,…… Continue Reading
That tiny little central cortex is a terrible thing to waste. Yet, we’re doing it every day, say neuroscientists delving deep into our craniums. “If we were running a marathon wearing too tight shoes and clothes, we’d pay attention to the blisters and the poor circulation and make fixes. But with our brain, we just accept sub-par…… Continue Reading
We still have some boxes in the virtual garage, but after 10 years with essentially the same design and software platform, we’ve built a new home for Communitelligence. Welcome and make yourselves at home. Here’s the two-cent tour:… Continue Reading
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