Recently, Adrian Cropley, founding partner of the CSCE was featured in a Haiilo article, with other experts, to share their thoughts on why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matters in the workplace.

In the article, Adrian emphasises the pivotal role of leaders in creating a culture of DEI within organisations. Effective leadership in DEI goes beyond words; it calls for actions and behaviours that embody inclusion. Given that a significant portion of communication is non-verbal, Adrian states that leaders must ensure their actions align with the inclusive messages they are sending. This includes practical measures such as bias training, diverse hiring panels, policy reviews for equity, and implementing mentorship programs. These things solidify a leader's commitment to DEI, ultimately fostering trust, respect, and innovation within the organisation.

If you'd like to learn more about inclusive communication, CSCE partner Ann-Marie Blake is offering a virtual course called: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive and Accessible.

The CSCE thanks Oliver Stelling for joining our latest AI Forum as a special guest speaker. This session was co-moderated by Sia Papageorgiou and Ingrid Nienaber-Dickens.
 
 Oliver shared his insights on:
🤖 AI in strategic communication
🤖 Public diplomacy
🤖 Data analysis
🤖 Ethical considerations
🤖 Future trends

If you’d like to view Oliver’s entire presentation, it is available exclusively to our members on our website.

If you’re not a member and you’d like to join, please click here.

If you’d like to learn more about Oliver Stelling, please visit his website here.

Lateefah Jean-Baptiste recently interviewed Sia, and the conversation was published on Strategic's website. Strategic is an online public relations and professional communication magazine for industry experts and business leaders.

In the article, Sia underscores the importance of strategic communication. Initially aspiring to journalism, Sia found her true passion in communication through her work in the charity sector. As managing partner at the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence, she advocates for communication professionals to prioritise strategic over tactical approaches. Instead of focusing so heavily on outcomes like “I need a newsletter” Sia urges clients to ask why? Why this, and why now?

She notes that there is a gap between perceived and actual understanding of strategic internal communication, emphasising the need for improved education and training. She believes that strategic communication should be integrated into the core business strategy rather than as an afterthought.

Sia also discusses the potential of AI in enhancing strategic communication, stressing the importance of ethical use. She champions continuous training and certification to elevate the profession's credibility.

Her closing advice to communication professionals? Focus on the purpose and audience of your work and align your efforts with broader business goals to drive impactful change.

If you want to learn more about responsible AI usage, the CSCE has an informative guide: "Responsible AI for the Communication Profession." This resource is tailored to communication professionals and offers detailed insights on ethically using AI.

The CSCE also holds a regular AI Forum where Adrian Cropley and Ingrid Nienaber-Dickens facilitate lively discussions on the topic.

THRIVE Luxury Wellbeing Retreat for Business Leaders (Ubud, Bali).

October 20 2024, 12:00 p.m. - October 26 2024, 11:00 a.m. WIT

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the relentless pace of business life? Could you use a break? If so, you could benefit from our THRIVE Luxury Wellbeing Retreat in beautiful Ubud, Bali.

This totally immersive healing experience is for professionals who:
💚Are feeling lost or lack clarity or motivation in their life and their purpose and want to follow a new path of health and wellness.
💚 Don't feel like themselves but want to get their “mojo” back.
💚 Want to change their life to detox and have more energy
💚 Want to be free from chronic stress and anxiety.
💚 Realise that now is the time to take care of themselves instead of spending all their time taking care of everybody else.
💚 Are ready to take a break from their fast-paced life and spend some time slowing down and refocusing on themselves.
💚 Want to give themselves permission to relax, so that they can expand their mind, and look at their professional life from the sidelines, instead of being right in the middle of the whirlwind of their work.
💚 Have an opportunity to give back and share their knowledge and insight with the local business community.

Join Adrian, and Sia for six days that will have you thinking clearer, feeling wonderful and ready to thrive again.

Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, spaces are very limited.

Register today and get ready to thrive again!

The CSCE proudly presents the next #WeLeadComms debate, which will feature an engaging discussion about the future of internal communication.

There's no question that organisations will need to communicate with and engage their employees. 

But does that mean that today's internal communication practitioners and the current culture of the profession will surmount, or even survive, the fierce challenges currently being faced?

That's the subject of the next #WeLeadComms debate which will will feature participants from three sharply different perspectives:

• Kevin Keohane, founder of Brand & Talent Unlimited and non-executive director of Brand Pie
• Kerry-Ann Betton Stimpson, Chief Marketing Officer, JMMB Group and Producer/Host of The Internal Marketing Podcast
• Monique Zytnik, Author, Employee Communication Expert and chair, IABC EMENA

#WeLeadComms founder Mike Klein will moderate the debate.

Join us on Wednesday, 7 August, at 4:00 p.m. London/11:00 a.m. Eastern.

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