21 May 2014 | All posts, Change communications, Effective communication, Planning
With everyone tightening their belts another notch, it’s more important than ever to communicate your value to key decision-makers. But simply making a lot of noise is not the answer, so step away from the loudspeaker… What you need is a planned approach similar to a...
22 Apr 2014 | All posts, Annual reports, Editing, Writing
Once upon a time… Not all good stories have to start that way, but all good annual reports should tell a story. Yep, it’s annual report time again. But wait! Before you dive for cover, here are eight tips to help you tell the story behind the facts while...
17 Apr 2014 | All posts, Videos
Video is a powerful contemporary medium for story telling. All good stories start with a good script, but how do you write one?
18 Mar 2014 | All posts, Writing
Do you need to write a briefing paper, a report or information for a website? Perhaps you’re working on talking points or a presentation? Any form of communication will benefit from clear, compelling key messages. But what exactly are they and how do you write them?...
17 Mar 2014 | All posts, Effective communication, Graphic design
The way your words are presented can be just as important as the words themselves. Good typography enhances readability and understanding, and supports your overall branding. Not-so-good typography can be distracting, hard to read and at odds with your message and...
17 Mar 2014 | All posts, Change communications, Planning
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. So said philosopher, writer and speaker, Alan Watts (1915–1973). In organisations experiencing change—and there’s a lot around at the moment—it’s essential to have...