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Recorded: December 2020 Career Roadmap: Foundation, Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Adviser, Business Leader As individuals and organizations grapple with how to lead on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE​&​I), communication professionals are looking for guidance on their role in this critical issue. Join IABC Fellow Neil Griffiths and Tasneem Chopra, Diversity, Equity ​&​ Inclusion Strategist, for a fireside chat to learn where you fit in. Speakers: Tasneem Chopra, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant; Neil Griffiths, ERM Read more

Recorded: August 2020 Career Roadmap: Foundation, Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Adviser, Business Leader Listening is more important than ever in the post-COVID-19 world. This webinar provides the lessons and an update on The Good Listening Practice report from the IABC Foundation’s Listening Project team as they prepare to include the IABC membership in its first global listening survey. The session will include opportunities to discuss good practice and access the latest reports, tools and stories on effective listening from the project. Speakers: Howard Krais, Johnson Matthey; Mike Pounsford, Couravel; Kevin Ruck, PR Academy Read more

Recorded: August 2020 Career Roadmap: Foundation, Generalist/Specialist Overnight, the world has turned completely virtual moving from in-person workshops to Zoom calls and presentations. How can we thrive in this new presentation setting? Brenden, founder of YouTube channel MasterTalk, will be leading a workshop to help attendees navigate the online world through his expertise in online communication. Learning Objectives: Easy-to-use communication tips to master any online presentation that can be practised on a daily basis Mindshift from viewing public speaking as "nerve wracking, scary" to "inspiring and a way to make a difference online" An introduction in how elite presenters think and adapt to changing presentation environments such as online workshops Speaker: Brenden Kumarasamy, MasterTalk on YouTube Read more

Recorded: July 2020 Career Roadmap: Foundation, Generalist/Specialist Watch this webinar to enhance your communication skills by strengthening your negotiation knowledge. Learn how to speak to your counterparts to get transactions completed, win customers, introduce yourself to new associates and build your network. We are always negotiating something whether we realize it or not. Master the skill of business communication by uncovering psychological truths that most people don’t even know are at work. Excel at understanding your audience with the psychology of negotiating. Speaker: Geeta Chopra, Chopra Real Estate Developments Read more

Recorded: July 2020 Career Roadmap: Foundation, Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Adviser How do you write during the COVID-19 pandemic — or any other crisis? In this session, Ann Wylie shares how to: Transform organization-centric messages to reader-centric messages. (Use Ann’s before-and-after examples as models!) Find the right tone — not too cold, not too hand-wring-y, but just right. Avoid falling into the trap of “Communicate early and often.” Steal tricks from the New York Times for reporting great stories remotely. Clarify COVID-19 communications for readers’ whose cognitive resources are focused on safety and toilet paper. Take a tip from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for making messages easier to read and understand. Speaker: Ann Wylie, Wylie Communications Inc. Read more

Recorded: June 2020 Career Roadmap: Generalist/Specialist With some basic steps, you can begin to build your digital transformation acumen and demonstrate just how vital strong communication is to any successful transformation project. In addition, it’s also crucial employees begin to understand these new technologies so they, too, can thrive in these transformative times. With a basic understanding of key digital technologies, communicators can also be at the forefront toward increasing employee digital literacy, further establishing one’s value as a trusted communication adviser. Many companies are zooming ahead with transformation projects. Don’t be left behind, and instead increase your professional profile and leadership skills by helping shape the future of technology and work. Speaker: Angela Lapré Read more