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Tag Archives: innovation
Engage with employees? Really?
Employee engagement might sound like the latest buzz phrase that has to be an agenda item on any self-respecting communication conference. Gone is the phrase internal communication and instead we are now looking for a much more rounded view of … Continue reading
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To hack or not to hack
For the second time this week I am going to do something unusual and blog about coding. Not from a technical perspective because I am actually feeling a bit inadequate in that respect. But this weekend is the adult Hack … Continue reading
Posted in #ayearinblogs, challenge, development, digital, technology
Tagged Hack Manchester, innovation, technology
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Use it and move on
I am still surprised with organisations that don’t get on board with digital developments and social media. After more than five years it has become just part of daily life and yet some businesses are still trying to find out … Continue reading
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Tagged content, innovation, internet, technology
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Let go and rebuild
When we develop something and we find it works it is an amazing feeling. Being able to get the results you need from an idea you have overseen is extremely positive. We spend a lot of time at work finding … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, communication, innovation, public sector
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Creativity and not cash
I am very careful with money. At work I refuse to spend money and would rather find creative ways to get results. Some years ago, before the financial crisis, there was a significant amount of money that was available for … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, challenge, communication, financial crisis, innovation, PR, public relations, public sector, recession
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SEO, PPC….confusion
I was drafted in last minute to speak at a conference about search engine optimisation among other things. It was an interesting afternoon but not when the mathematical equations came out. This is an area of marketing and communication that … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, innovation, marketing, PR, social media
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New people and new ideas
I used to think that I was a person who preferred my own company and I didn’t need to spend lots of time with others. Nowadays the situation has definitely changed. I actually relish meeting new people and learning about … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, innovation, PR, public relations, tweets
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Creativity and leadership
The subject of leadership was being much discussed during my day. I was interested to listen to a talk by Drew Povey who is the headteacher of Harrop Fold School, in Little Hulton. It was great to hear the views … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, creativity, Drew Povey, innovation, opportunity, PR
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Communication by numbers
When we are busy and have a lot to do being able to rely on simple processes and systems can be helpful. It speeds things up and means we can stop thinking and just follow the 1, 2, 3 and … Continue reading
Smart carpet? Keep an open mind.
I was reminded today that it is important to keep an open mind about developments. What may appear on the face of it to be a silly or impractical idea can have some purpose. For example, what are your initial … Continue reading
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Tagged BEDM, communication, innovation, social media, social networks, technology
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