Category Archives: Empowering staff

Finally… internal communications and social media

Next on my list of blogs and social media is internal communications. I have been so bogged down on what to write. There is so much to say about internal communications and now I am a few weeks behind schedule. … Continue reading

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The season to start thinking about how to say thank you!

A couple of days ago I was musing about how much easier life is now that I am no longer responsible for an employer’s Christmas message, cards, gifts, shipping said gifts interstate, meeting the expectations of said employer etc. etc. … Continue reading

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Tools of my trade

After my last blog on taking photos I found myself buying a video camera yesterday for an organisation that I am doing some work for. I can’t wait to do some experimenting with people talking about their jobs, their aspirations … Continue reading

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Writing a grant or award application that people want to read

I’ve spent the morning planning my grant writing workshops. I have thought a lot about what makes a really good application. Philanthropic trusts and foundations lost millions in the global financial crisis; many that I have spoken to say that … Continue reading

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Talk the Talk

One of the things that I love about Saturday’s Age is that I can dip into it all week and then when I am finished with it the next edition is out, (although I will save how disappointing The Age … Continue reading

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