Internal Communications With Measurable Bottom-Line Impact & Maximum Engagement: Drive Business Strategy & Develop Innovative Internal Communications Strategies Which Capitalise On Digital Opportunities, New Technologies & Social Media, Adapt To Internal & External Change & Maximise Colleague Reach, Cost-Effectively
A One-Day, Practitioner-Led Conference & Networking Event, 20th June 2017, Millennium Mayfair, Central London. Book Your Place Here!
PLUS…. Consolidate your learning from the main conference day with a post-conference half-day workshop on 21st June 2017: (AM) Internal Communications Measurement & Evaluation
Boost The Value & Impact Of Your Internal Communications Strategies! Harness The Latest Tools, Technologies & Channel Innovations For Adaptable, Effective Internal Communications Which Reach & Engage Colleagues Business-Wide:
- Drive Engagement, Motivation & Productivity: Build and maintain engagement and morale throughout the employee lifecycle
- Measure Success & Prove Positive Impact: Evaluate ROI and demonstrate the impact of internal communications
- Survive The Digital Evolution! Keep up with digital trends and successfully embed digital into workplace communications
- The Latest Tools, Technologies & Intranet: Deliver fresh, up-to-date, cutting-edge communications
- Innovative, Impactful Channel Strategies: Harness innovative communications approaches and optimise new and traditional channels
- Maximise Social Media Buy-In & Engagement: Take advantage of social and seamlessly integrate new channels…make them stick!
- Fresh, Engaging Content: Bring internal messages to life with results-driven content strategies
- Low Cost, High Impact: Practical, realistic strategies for effective and engaging low-cost internal communications
- Engage Hard-To-Reach Employees: Capture attention and reach staff across a diverse, mobile workforce
- Empowering & Supporting Leaders: Make the most of leaders as key communicators, influencers and drivers of engagement
- Future-Proofed, Change-Ready? Craft adaptable communications strategies to motivate and engage staff and in the future
30 Internal Comms Innovators Unite At This Unique One-Day, Brand-Led Event: Evaluating Success ✸ Employee Engagement ✸ Leveraging Digital ✸ Tools, Technologies & Advanced Intranet Strategies ✸ Internal Social Media ✸ Content Is King ✸ Measurement Practical Exercise ✸ Innovation & Channel Strategies ✸ Low-Budget Case Study ✸ Hard-To-Reach ✸ Enabling Leaders ✸ Change & The Future
Can you help internal communicators boost engagement and provide real business impact? For more information on how to get involved, please call +44(0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@commsconference.com.
Book your 3 x 2 exhibition stand and two delegate passes today for just £2,749 +VAT. Click here to book your stand. Please note that we have a limited amount of exhibition stand space available and stands will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Year-on-year, this renowned conference delivers both strategic and practical case studies to achieve top-performing internal communications with the expertise of director-level brand speakers:
- Fresh, Cross-Sector Insights From 33 Internal Communications Innovators In 1 Inspiring Day
- 12 In-Depth Sessions Focused On Your Hottest Internal Communications Topics
- 97% Average Delegate Satisfaction Rating
- 4 Facilitated Lunchtime Peer Discussions: A) Integrated Internal Communications Campaigns B) Securing Buy-In To Internal Comms C) Communications With An International Workforce D) Making History – Bringing Rio To Bloomsbury
- Brand New Venue! Millennium Mayfair, Central London
- New Interactive Programme For 2017
- 1 Live Troubleshooting Zone With 3 Expert Advisers
- 1 Interactive Measurement Practical Exercise & Panel
- 1 Interactive Tools, Technologies & Advanced Intranet Panel
- 1 Low-Budget Case Study
- 2 Conference Co-Chairs – Small- & Large-Budget Perspectives
- 3 Peer Review Sessions – Picking Out The Key Practical Insights To Take Back To The Office
- Live Voting
- Speed Networking
- Quick-Fire, Interactive Q&A
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08.30 Registration & Coffee, & Enter Your Business Card In Our Competition For A Chance To Win £100 John Lewis Vouchers
09.00 GIC Welcome, Interactive Voting Introduction & Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Phil Askham, Global Head of Employee Communications, Global Businesses & Global Functions, HSBC
Sandy Wilkie, Staff Engagement Lead, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
EVALUATING SUCCESS – KEYNOTE
09.20 Successfully Measuring Success & Proving How Much Your Internal Communications Strategies Are Positively Impacting ROI & Engagement
David Cooke, Head of Internal Communications, Policy & Corporate Centre, Home Office
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
09.40 Effectively Build & Maintain Engagement, Motivation & Productivity Throughout The Entire Employee Lifecycle
Tiffany Watson, Head of Internal Communications, Barclaycard
LEVERAGING DIGITAL
10.00 Survive The Digital Evolution! Exploring Opportunities For Making The Most Of Digital For Successful Internal Communications
Victoria Entwistle, Principal of Internal Communications, BT TV & BT Sport
TOP TAKEAWAYS
10.20 Peer Review Panel
Viktoria Tegard, Senior Communications Director, GSK
Paul Morgan, Communications Director, Premiership Rugby
Mark Tittle, Internal Communications Manager, Sky
THE PASSPORT TO PERFORMANCE
10.35 Mark Singleton, Learning Director NKD
10.55 Refreshment Break With Informal, Facilitated Networking
TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES & ADVANCED INTRANET – PANEL
11.25 Bring Your Intranet To Life & Capitalise On The Latest Tools & Technologies To Keep Your Internal Communications Fresh & Up-To-Date
Jo Bland, Head of Internal Communications, NHS Digital
Meghan Walsh, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Manager, Comic Relief
CASE STUDY
11.50 Using Better Employee Insight To Drive Improved Communications
Ghassan Karian, Managing Director, Karian and Box
LOW BUDGETS
12.15 Realistic Strategies For Delivering Effective & Engaging Low- Or No-Cost Internal Communications
Jane Clayton, Head of Employee Communications, Northumbrian Water
CHAPTER 1: HOW TO TELL A GOOD STORY
12.35 Ryan Sales, Creative Director, Landscape
12.50 Lunch & Informal Networking For Delegates, Partners & Speakers
13.20 Industry Peer-To-Peer Discussions (20mins during lunch)
A) Integrated Internal Communications Campaigns
Rachel Heatley, Student Communications Manager, University College London
Kilian Thayaparan, Internal Communications Officer, University College London
B) Securing Buy-In To Internal Comms
Tam Sandeman, Director International Communications Partnership, Walgreens Boots Alliance
C) Communicating With An International Workforce
Charlotte Green, Senior Global Communications Manager, Save the Children International
D) Making History – Bringing Rio To Bloomsbury
Jessica Whitehorn, Head of Communications UK Sport
Jess Pether, Internal Communications Officer, UK Sport
E) Positive Comms Culture
Martin Roe, Head of Internal Communications – London, Standard Life Investments
13.50 Co-Chair’s Remarks & Peer Review Panel
Phil Askham, Global Head of Employee Communications, Global Businesses & Global Functions, HSBC
Sandy Wilkie, Staff Engagement Lead, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Viktoria Tegard, Senior Communications Director, GSK
Paul Morgan, Communications Director, Premiership Rugby
Mark Tittle, Internal Communications Manager, Sky
MEASUREMENT & SUCCESS – PRACTICAL EXERCISE & PANEL
14.10 Evaluate The Impact Of Your Internal Communications With Simple, Innovative & Effective Techniques
Natalie Deacon, Executive, Director, Global Communications, Avon
Tim Cowley, People & Change Lead, FirstGroup
Niall Ryan-Jones, Head of Employee Experience, Harrods
HEATHROW AIRPORT
14.50 Securing Transparent Communication In Security
Mitch Austin, Heathrow Security Communications Manager, Heathrow Airport
INNOVATION CHANNEL STRATEGIES
15.05 Embracing Innovative Approaches To Understanding Engagement Across Different Channels For Maximum Impact & ROI
Drew McMillan, Head of Internal Communication & Engagement, Virgin Trains
ENGAGING MESSAGES
15.25 Curating & Creating Engaging, Clear & Compelling Content With Practical, Results-Driven Content Strategies
Donna Wright, Senior Internal Communications Manager for IT, Barnardo’s Children’s Charity
CASE STUDY
15.45 Real-World Insights – How Organisations Manage Internal Social Communication & Collaboration
Ajay Sood, Founder OAK
15.55 Refreshment Break With Live Troubleshooting Zones
Helen Humphreys, Group Internal Communications Director, Centrica
Toni Noble, Head of Internal Communications, PepsiCo UK
Tam Sandeman, Director International Communications Partnership, Walgreens Boots Alliance
16.25 Our Conference Partner ‘Landscape’ To Announce The Competition Winner
HARD-TO-REACH
16.30 Don’t Leave Staff Behind! Effectively Reaching & Engaging Staff Across A Diverse, Mobile Workforce
Tim Cowley, People & Change Lead, FirstGroup
ENABLING LEADERS
16.50 Empowering & Supporting Leaders As Key Drivers Of Successful Employee Communications, Engagement & Two-Way Dialogue
Dominic Demolder, Global Change Leader, Roche
CHANGE & THE FUTURE
17.10 Successful Strategies For Keeping Staff Engaged & Motivated Throughout Constant, Long-Term Internal & External Change
Louise O’Sullivan, Head of Internal Communications, L’Oréal
CONFERENCE ROUNDUP
17.30 Peer Review Panel & Co-Chair’s Closing Remarks
Phil Askham, Global Head of Employee Communications, Global Businesses & Global Functions, HSBC
Sandy Wilkie, Staff Engagement Lead, or, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Viktoria Tegard, Senior Communications Director, GSK
Paul Morgan, Communications Director, Premiership Rugby
Mark Tittle, Internal Communications Manager, Sky
17.45 Official Close Of Conference
PLUS! Consolidate your learning from the main conference day with a separately-bookable, post-conference, half-day workshop: 21st June
AM) Measurement & Evaluation
Practical Exercise Format ✓ Discussion Groups ✓ Extra Networking ✓ Real-Life Case Studies ✓ Chair Facilitation
AM) Internal Communications Measurement & Evaluation
08.45 Morning Workshop Registration & Coffee
MEASUREMENT METHODS
09.00 Assessing Your Measurement Needs
Guest Speaker To Be Announced; Please Check For Updates
MEASURING ENGAGEMENT
09.45 Successfully Measuring & Managing Engagement
Sandy Wilkie, Staff Engagement Lead, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
10.30 Refreshment Break
BUSINESS CASE
11.00 Effectively Demonstrating ROI To Build The Business Case & Secure Investment In Internal Comms
David Cooke, Head of Internal Communications, Policy & Corporate Centre, Home Office
11.45 Morning Workshop Closes
