Communication World articles from August 1998

Communication World archives from August 1998

Do the right thing. (managing the people side of corporate mergers)
August 1, 1998... When David is Forced to Merge with Goliath, Remember the People Experience has taught us the words "buyout and merger" spell c-h-a-n-g-e, resulting in new procedures, systems, manuals and people. A major disruption occurs in the livelihood of...

Seven reasons why global ethics should be part of the way you communicate.
August 1, 1998... Consultants who choose to ignore or downplay global ethics in their practices are negatively affecting their long-term profitability, their professional development, and client business. Practicing global ethics is a must in today's diverse and...

Creative ways for managing work-place tension.
August 1, 1998... An undeniable fact about today's work place: Elevated stress is a reality for any whose jobs are to interact with people outside their organizations. Like the company labour relations person who must deal with unions, or the salesperson who has...

Across the ages: why generational communication matters.
August 1, 1998... "Any attempt to label an entire generation is unrewarding, and yet the generation which went through the last war, or at least could get a drink easily once it was over, seems to posses a uniform, general quality which demands an adjective...,"...

IABC's international conference. (International Association of Business Communicators)
August 1, 1998... In hot, humid New Orleans, where a culture's memorable food and good times exist simultaneously in a decaying past and the approaching 21st century, a concept called lagniappe makes life a little better. Lagniappe means "a little something...

The message or the media: what's really important?(Panel Discussion)
August 1, 1998... What role today has the news media - a media often seen as discredited? How do communicators deal with ever-changing news values, social tastes and the evolving technology of the Internet? Are there any real answers to these dilemmas? A...

An interview with this year's EXCEL honoree Rick George. (Suncor Energy CEO and 1998 recipient of Excellence in Communication Award)(Interview)
August 1, 1998... Rick George joined Suncor Energy Inc. at a time when the company's future was less than certain. In the last seven years, he has turned the company from what one Canadian publication dubbed the "unluckiest oil company in Canada" into what the...

Ten tips for becoming a great communication 'consultant' (or 'communication' consultant).
August 1, 1998... More and more in-house communicators are approaching their roles as internal consultants and treating their management and colleagues as clients. And many management consultants are now integrating communication within their business initiatives...

Best practices is more than a buzz word.
August 1, 1998... It Can Be Your Key to Strategic Planning Best practices is a highly popular buzz phrase these days that has its own pitfalls if not approached properly. In a meeting recently, I heard someone comment that "looking at best practices is...

A winning culture beats the competition. (corporate culture)(Cover Story)
August 1, 1998... You're in the most important selling situation of your life. All's going well. Then, the prospect asks, "What makes you different from your competitors?" What do you answer? Your products? Your technology? both may be true, but current...

Shaping perceptions, influencing stakeholders, and winning respect.
August 1, 1998... Creating an organization that is performance driven is a complex challenge as we enter the new millennium. Global competition and technology has changed all the rules on how we act, think, and respond. Savvy communication executives are...

A lump of clay. (shaping the future by managing information)(Digital Knowledge)(Column)
August 1, 1998... About a year ago, renowned management adviser Peter Drucker stated in the Harvard Business Review that "it is pointless to try to predict the future . . . but . . . it is possible . . . to identify and prepare for the future that has already...

You can lead your hound to Heska, but will he rinse? (incorrect or inappropriate use of words)(Wood on Words)(Column)
August 1, 1998... If they call your canine Dog Breath, take heart! According to Individual Investor, June, 1998, Heska Corporation, Fort Collins, Colo., offers some great new ideas, which are outlined under the Orwellian headline "Animal Pharmacy." In the lead...