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UK black Belt CoverThe Internal Communication Black Belt Program - Australia

The no.1 training course for internal communicators. In 4 days of intensive training you'll learn all you need to know to improve your comms strategies & bottom-line performance.

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What you'll learn

The program takes places over four days split into two modules of two days with an overnight stay. You'll have a practical assignment to complete in the interval and telephone support from your trainers.

Module One

Day 1

  • The case for internal communication
    • Where does internal communication fit in the business agenda?
    • Why should organizations employ internal communication professionals?
    • Clear evidence of how internal communication adds value to the organization
  • Connecting internal communication with the business strategy
    • Why speaking the language of the business matters
    • Writing plans which support business objectives
  • Communication audits
    • What are the key facts every internal communication manager needs to know?
    • What an internal communication audit looks at
    • Knowing which research techniques suit your organization
  • Audiences and segmentation
    • Understand the different ways of segmenting internal communication audiences
    • Deciding which strategies to use for different audiences

NETWORKING DINNER AND OVERNIGHT STAY AT MGSM OR MBS

Day 2

  • What channels should I be using?
    • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the main internal communications channels?
    • How do you improve the channels you've got?
    • When do you decide you need new channels?
  • Messaging
    • How different organizations tackle messaging
    • How to construct clear and memorable messages
    • Measuring whether they've been understood
  • Measurement
    • How do you know when you've been successful?
    • Which measures work and which are false prophets?

Class sizes are limited to 20 people to ensure you get one-on-one attention

Module Two

Day 3

  • Managing your stakeholders
    • Understand who really matters for the success of your strategy
    • Knowing how to make things happen in your organization
    • Agreeing briefs with internal stakeholders
  • Building your influence
    • What tools do people use to understand personality types and dynamics?
    • What simple techniques can you use now to improve your effectiveness?
  • Line managers and supervisors
    • Why they matter most of all
    • What recent research says about how to improve line manager communication
    • What leading organizations do to improve line manager communication

NETWORKING DINNER AND OVERNIGHT STAY AT MGSM OR MBS

Day 4

  • Change projects
    • How does internal communication support change?
    • What are the key issues for communicators?
    • What strategies have worked for other people?
  • The Law
    • What are the key legal issues in Asia Pacific?
    • Knowing when to call in the lawyers
    • Knowing where to look for help
  • Planning your career
    • Writing your own career and development plan
    • Setting up your own support network and where to look for help
    • Realizing your true potential

Class sizes are limited to 20 people to ensure you get one-on-one attention

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