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How to build a successful intranet

William Amurgis knows good intranets. The Director of Internal Communications at American Electric Power helped launch their award-winning intranet and presents his key ingredients to getting the most out of this critical internal communications channel.

How to run a successful internal social media campaign
So you've got the tools from IT and permission from the boss to exploit these new channels. But how do you create a campaign that your colleagues will actually notice?

A guide to social media training in organizations
Struggling to get executive buy-in to invest in social media? Wondering how to train management to fully realize the potential of social media tools for the business? Shel Holtz' toolkit will show you how.

8 Steps to a social media strategy - Part Two
In this second part to our popular toolkit on Web 2.0 for internal communicators we look at leveraging your networks, buying in the boss, feeding the beast, and going mobile.

8 Steps to a social media strategy for inside your organisation - Part One
Social media is knocking on the door of the corporate communicator. Let simply-communicate be your guide with our two part roadmap for Web 2.0 internal communications. The first 4 steps are here. Steps 5-8 will be published in August.

Audit. As in auditory.
If you want to improve your communications, it pays to listen first. Internal communications consultant and seminar leader Jim Ylisela takes us through the audit process in this essential and handy toolkit.

How to facilitate clarity in corporate communication

In today’s knowledge-based and complex business, clarity has become a strategic asset that needs to be actively managed, evaluated, and assured to avoid misunderstandings and operational risks.

Writing across all media
How is a modern writer like a champion cyclist? They both need to switch gears quickly and easily. Steve Crescenzo puts the pedal to the metal to tell us how. Come along for the ride in this lively toolkit.

Clear, vivid writing. What a concept!
Steve Crescenzo and Jim Ylisela explain the three not-so-simple steps to creative communication in a toolkit that will help you breathe new life into corporate writing.

Designing your intranet around your people
Thinking of overhauling your intranet in 2011? Here's a hint: focus on the end user experience. Read why, and soak up other valuable tips in our handy, must-read toolkit.