Archive for January, 2010
Teach others by doing
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010We talk a lot in communication about behavior. My focus is on the behavior of internal stakeholders. I don’t really think there is much reason for internal communication to exist beyond driving desired and necessary behavior. Sometimes the best way to help internal stakeholders, namely employees, to understand what behaviors are required is to show [...]
Be the toilet guy
Friday, January 15th, 2010I just finished reading Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. The book just screams great communication lessons. For example, his observation that “right now you’re not the chef, your the toilet guy.” Jack of all trades One man band Go-to guy Wearer of many hats That’s me. If you are in business for yourself, an independent, [...]
What’s the value of strategic communication?
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Check out my musings on the Communitelligence Communication Skills blog on my shock that people still don’t assume that a strategic approach is better than a tactical one. They still have to ask the question. I suppose it should be no surprise. But it does make me weary.