Communication World articles from January 2007

Communication World archives from January 2007

The power is in your hands.(HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa)(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... Last June, I attended a session at the IABC International Conference. I didn't know it at the time, but the hour or so I was there would have the kind of impact that lasts a lifetime. Stephen Lewis, the U.N. special envoy for HIV/AIDS in...

Managers and leaders: what it takes to be great: Marcus Buckingham to offer insight at the International Conference.(inbox: IABC NEWS & EVENTS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... With nearly two decades of research experience on what drives success as a senior researcher at The Gallup Organization, Marcus Buckingham has earned international acclaim as co-author of First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your...

Mark your calendar.(inbox: IABC NEWS & EVENTS)
January 1, 2007... 28 March Web seminar: Handling Communications Issues on the Avian Bird Flu 29 March Teleseminar: The Human Connection: The Keys to Successful Presentations 12-13 April Conference (Chicago): Business Writing Conference 19-20 April...

Job Centre resume postings: ABCs stand out from the crowd.(International Association of Business Communicators, accredited business communicator)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Whether you're actively searching for a job or just want to keep your options open, post your resume on the IABC Job Centre and see what happens. resume postings are free and anonymous. And now, accredited members can identify themselves (just...

IABC debuts monthly Cafe2Go podcast.(International Association of Business Communicators)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... IABC has launched Cafe2Go, our monthly podcast for communication professionals. Hosted by IABC President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR, and 2006-2007 IABC Chair Glenda Holmes, ABC, Cafe2Go features the latest association news as well as interviews...

New manual connects communicators with stakeholders.(inbox: IABC NEWS & EVENTS)(Vital Connections: Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The IABC Knowledge Centre has released Vital Connections: Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders, a new manual that offers communicators of all experience levels a method for reaching out to audiences. Have you ever wondered: *...

Don't delay: gold quill awards final deadline is 8 february.(inbox: IABC NEWS & EVENTS)
January 1, 2007... The deadline for the 2007 Gold Quill Awards program is almost here. The Gold Quill Awards represent the highest level of professional acknowledgment within business communication today. Winners will be honored at a gala event on 25 June during...

Gold Quill: prove you're one of the best.(International Association of Business Communicators)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Business communication is more interesting than many other jobs, but how do you cope with some people's sneaking suspicion that your work is not vital to the bottom line? The best answer is, prove it. And the most compelling proof you can offer...

Social media change the rules: say farewell to top-down and hello to consumer-led communication.(tech talk)
January 1, 2007... While most companies are still getting the hang of online media, along comes something called social media to muddy the waters. The term social media is a catchall phrase for everything that the old media is not, and it is where...

I hear what you're saying: sometimes what we hear and what we put on paper are entirely different things.(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... One of the best pieces of editing advice I ever got was to make sure I heard what people were saying. I was working at a midsize daily newspaper, and it was my first real editing job out of college. There was one editor, a gruff but goodhearted...

The human side of crises: two HR practitioners outline the key steps to building a realistic disaster communication plan--with people at the forefront.(Leading People Through Disasters: An Action Guide)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Leading People Through Disasters is indeed, as the subtitle states, an action guide" for all communicators, but it's especially useful for human resource professionals and those who are relatively inexperienced in crisis communication. ...

Describe a cultural miscommunication that you experienced and how you would handle it differently now.(global perspectives)
January 1, 2007... Norway Four years ago, we acquired a German company and its more than 16,000 employees. As a global company with its base in Oslo, Hydro prides itself on taking the best from Norwegian culture--including its management style. However, we...

Daunting challenges demand innovative ideas.(SPECIAL REPORT: Africa)(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... "It is crucial not to underestimate Africa.... The ability and desire to learn is strong." This insight comes from Mitch Ramsay, who along with other advisory panelists from Africa offered valuable input and perspectives that shaped this...

Njoo tuzungumze! Come, let's talk! A comprehensive program seeks to change behavior and promote HIV counseling and testing in Tanzania.(SPECIAL REPORT: Africa)(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... Project manager Anatory Didi held up a newspaper cartoon at a recent staff meeting for Angaza, an organization that promotes HIV testing and counseling in Tanzania. "Angaza is truly a household word, and people understand our mission!" he said...

Connecting the continent: new technologies and improving economies are helping the media reach an ever-growing audience across the African diaspora.(SPECIAL REPORT: Africa)(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... The forces of globalization and democratization that have swept across Africa and much of the developing world over the past two decades have brought both boom and boon to sub-Sahara African media. The global winds of democratic change, kicked...

Wisdom for all ages: generational researcher Lynne Lancaster talks about how retiring baby boomers and Gen X workers will affect the organization of the future.(Interview)
January 1, 2007... Any given organization is made up of employees from several different generations. Are there differences in how these generations communicate, and like to be communicated with? Generational research expert Lynne Lancaster studies just that: the...

What does that mean? Pairing this powerful little question with five simple rules can help you elicit clear and effective communication.
January 1, 2007... what does that mean? It's a question I find myself asking more and more frequently. I'm not asking because I'm stupid. I'm educated, relatively well-read, astute on current affairs and a world traveler. The reason I keep asking "What...

There are five sides to every story: which are you missing?
January 1, 2007... Business communicators inherently understand the importance of telling a story, whether it be for branding, public relations or internal communications. So do many business leaders, who often use stories in presentations to staff, customers,...

Banking on knowledge: at First National Bank, an education program changes employees' perceptions of customer service and provides career opportunities.(case in point)
January 1, 2007... In 2005, First National Bank (FNB) presented its vision to improve the quality of its customer service and to become the No. 1 bank in South Africa within three years. To make this happen, FNB set out to provide outstanding customer service in...

Interpret, rather than describe, industrial scenes: when photographing buildings or machinery, include other elements in the frame to help tell the story.(photocritique)
January 1, 2007... Most industrial scenes--pictures of buildings, construction projects, dams, oil fields, factories and supply yards--are photographed as description. Such images may show the subject, but they rarely communicate much beyond surface appearance....

Open to new experiences: trusting her instincts and keeping an open mind are essential for this South African communicator.(personality)(Interview)
January 1, 2007... In this issue we hear from Sophia Dower, senior content manager at Words'worth Publishing in Johannesburg, South Africa. What historical figure do you most identify with and why? Winston Churchill. Besides possessing many other talents,...