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In this course, you will learn what IABC specifically looks for in evaluating award entries allowing for consistent application and interpretation of criteria across our large number of evaluators.  As an evaluator, you are not setting the standards or criteria for the awards. You are scoring entries based on the criteria in the Evaluating Excellence Guide and providing feedback to entrants using your expertise. While this course is designed for the evaluation of IABC Gold Quill awards, it can be used to train evaluators for all types of IABC awards. Read more

In the ever-evolving corporate environment, seamless internal communications is paramount.  An organization’s intranet can serve as a dynamic hub not only disseminating information but also boosting employee engagement, enhancing skills, and ensuring widespread satisfaction.             This session will examine how intranets are transforming to enrich employee experiences, with focused strategies tailored for desk-based employees, mobile staff, and frontline workers.  Unlock the potential of modern intranets as they evolve into vibrant platforms that support professional development, optimize onboarding, and facilitate skill enhancement aligned with industry advancements.   Three Session Takeaways: Understand the shifting dynamics of internal communication and the increasing divide between workforce expectations and current intranet capabilities. Learn from real-world case studies from top organizations that have successfully leveraged their intranets to enhance employee experiences. Receive actionable strategies to reinvent your intranet as an engaging, educational, and supportive platform that meets the varied demands of your team. Read more

This set of Master Class sessions builds on your learning in the first set of master classes. These sessions will be hands-on, full of examples and opportunities to practice AI skills that you can apply immediately in the workplace. The mix of lecture to hands-on practice/group discussion will be 30-70. That means you’ll leave feeling confident that you can apply the skills you’ve learned immediately in your work. In these three master classes, you’ll learn about how to integrate AI into your workflow, use AI to measure the value you are creating, and use AI to transform your practice into a data-driven, experiment-informed powerhouse.   Read more

Join us for an exclusive webinar where Lisa Capra, Product Marketing Manager at LumApps, will showcase how LumApps can revolutionize your Google Workspace with the advanced capabilities of Google Vertex AI. Discover the seamless integration that transforms your internal communications, enabling you to craft a unified narrative that significantly enhances employee engagement, fosters seamless collaboration, and drives substantial productivity gains. Recognized as a leader by Gartner and Forrester, LumApps is not merely a tool but a catalyst for modern business innovation. Don't let this opportunity pass by—see firsthand how LumApps can elevate your organization to new heights. Read more

Artificial intelligence is shaking things up in today’s modern workplace. Nowhere is this more apparent than how it is impacting communications Join internal communications veteran and expert, Carolyn Clark, for an informational and engaging webinar on how to harness AI for comms, responsibly and ethically. You’ll discover how AI is reshaping internal communications, empowering personalized connections and tailoring employee engagement. Delve into the ethical considerations of AI integration and gain actionable strategies for its responsible implementation within your organizational processes. By joining this session, you'll learn these 3 takeaways: • Techniques for leveraging AI to personalize internal connections and enhance employee engagement • Best practices for maintaining transparency, fairness, and privacy when integrating AI into communication strategies • Tips for blending AI into internal communications ethically and effectively, positioning your organization for future success Read more

Traditional intranets and employee apps are struggling to keep up with the modern, hybrid workforce. Employees are scattered across remote locations, offices, and the frontlines. Communication is no longer top-down – it's multi-directional and social. Join us to discover how to build a thriving digital workplace that fosters authentic connections, empowers employees, and drives collaboration across your entire organization. Learn to leverage AI, mobile-first strategies, and community-building tactics to create a vibrant digital hub that replaces the watercooler and keeps everyone engaged. Key Takeaways: Foster Authentic Connections: Discover how to move beyond one-way communication and build a digital workplace where employees can share ideas, connect with colleagues, and feel like they belong, no matter where they work. Supercharge Workplace Comms with AI: Learn how Appspace AI streamlines content creation with auto-generated text and visuals, enhances engagement through auto-translation and narration, and optimizes publishing with data-driven insights. Drive Collaboration in the Hybrid Workplace: Explore strategies for empowering employees to collaborate effectively across teams, locations, and devices, leading to increased productivity and innovation. Read more