Deliver Measurable Impact On The Bottom-Line With Engaging, Results-Driven Internal Comms: Digital Tech Trends & Tools Measuring Engagement
Prove Value, Win Buy-In
Change & Culture
Compelling Video & Social Media ✔ Engagement Battle Scars
Leadership Comms
Sky-High Engagement
Crisis Comms
Optimising Channel Strategies
Future Of Internal Comms
Hard To Reach
A One-Day, Practitioner-Led Conference & Networking Event, 29th January 2020, Iconic Venue - The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
32 In-House Communications Experts Share Unique Experiences & Fresh Insights Which Will Revolutionise Your Communications Function, Enhance Employee Engagement, Inspire Leaders, Achieve Measurable Impact & Prepare You For The Future
- Strategic, Forward-Thinking Internal Comms For Sky-High Engagement: Innovative formats that measurably boost employee experience and
productivity - Boost Results With The Latest Trends In Digital Tech & Tools: Unlock the power of tech to drive engagement, measurement accuracy and authentic
comms - Measure Engagement, Showcase Your Value, Win Buy-In: Key drivers and metrics to prove performance uplift and win a seat at the top table
- Embed Positive Change Culture Through Internal Comms: Build Engagement through transformation programmes and create a culture of change
- Cut Through With Innovative Video & Social Content: Creating engaging internal videos and social strategies which don’t break the bank
- Innovative, Authentic & Creative Leadership Comms: Win leadership buy-in and create inspiring content and storytelling to drive company-wide
productivity - Strategic Comms For Hard-To-Reach Employees: Communicate effectively with your entire workforce and ensure your comms reach every corner of your organisation
- Savvy Crisis Comms Plans: Ensure timely top-down messages and clarity for your colleagues
- Optimise Your Channel Strategies To Achieve Maximum Cut-Through: Streamline your channel mix and content to ensure your comms meet employee needs
- Fit-For-The-Future Teams, Structures & Strategies: Future-proofing tactics to win buy-in for IC as a strategic, trusted, influential and critical function
New Inspiration For 2019! Why Should 29th January 2020 Be The Date In Your Diary:
- 32 Market-Leading Brands Speaking In 1 Inspiring Day
- 5 Years Of Insight & Inspiration
- One Inspiring, Compact Day
- Open Q&A Forum & Networking
- NEW! Interactive Video Live Demo: Create Your Own Content!
- 4 Peer-To-Peer Discussions: A) IC Structure B) Mobile Engagement C) Building Trust D) Authentic Communications
- 4 Interactive Panel Discussions: Digital Tech & Tools • Change & Culture • Engagement Battle Scars • Changing Role Of IC
- Communicating Wellbeing Featured Lunchtime Discussion
Sky-High Engagement ▪ Digital Tech Trends & Tools ▪ Measuring Engagement ▪ Prove Value, Win Buy-In ▪ Change & Culture ▪ Compelling Video & Social Media Engagement Battle Scars ▪ Leadership Comms ▪ Hard To Reach ▪ Crisis Comms ▪ Optimising Channel Strategies ▪ Future Of Internal Comms

Our Previous Delegate Testimonials Speak For Themselves!

Deliver Measurable Impact On The Bottom-Line With Engaging, Results-Driven Internal Comms: Fresh, Inspiring Insights To Boost Engagement & Productivity Levels Skywards, Unlock The Latest Digital, Social & Channel Trends, Drive Change & Culture, Inspire Leadership & Hard-To-Reach Comms To Demonstrate Measurable Success & Strategic Added Value
A One-Day, Practitioner-Led Conference & Networking Event, 29th January 2020, Iconic Venue - The Midland, Manchester.
Please See Below For The Internal Communications Manchester Conference Outline. For The Full Agenda, Please Click Here >>
08.30 Registration, Coffee & Informal Networking
09.00 GIC Welcome, Interactive Voting Introduction & Morning Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Gordon Dowall-Potter, Digital Technology Communications Lead, E.ON
Alyson Davis, Colleague Engagement & Communications Manager, Boots UK
ENGAGEMENT - EXPERT INSIGHTS | DOUBLE PERSPECTIVE
09.10 Send Engagement Levels Skywards With Innovative & Forward-Thinking Internal Communications Strategies That Drive Best-In-Class Productivity From Your Workforce
Perspective One:
Rachel Fraser, Head of Internal Communications & Engagement, MAG (Manchester Airport Group)
Perspective Two:
James Makepeace, Internal Communications Manager, Rolls-Royce
DIGITAL TECH & TOOLS & SOCIAL | PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A
09.50 Get To Grips With The Latest Trends In Technology & Social Media & Understand Which Tools Boost Measurement Accuracy, Cut Through & Engage Most Effectively
Joel Turner, Head of People Communication & Culture, Sky Betting & Gaming
Joe McMann
Senior Communications Manager – Business Narrative & Insight
O2
Marit Meyer-Bell, Head of Communications, Travis Perkins plc
Tilly Greer, Communications & Engagement Lead, GSK
MEASURING ENGAGEMENT
10.20 Unlock The Key Tools & Techniques To Accurately Measure Not Only The Cut Through Of Your Engagement Strategy, But Also The True Impact On Employee Engagement & Experience
Helen Schick, Head of Organisational Development & Engagement, Alzheimer’s Society
10.40 Morning Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
PROVING SUCCESS & ROI
11.10 Demonstrate The Bottom-Line Impact Of Powerful Internal Comms To Showcase ROI & Your Strategic & Bottom-Line Value To The Organisation
Leanne Taylor-Flett, Internal Communications Lead, AXA Insurance Company
CASE STUDY
11.30 Our Top Tips For Great Employee Engagement
Nick Daggett
Head of New Business
Oak Intranet
INSPIRING CHANGE & CULTURE | PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A
11.50 Harness The Power Of Internal Communications To Not Only Engage Colleagues Through Transformation, But To Create A Culture Of Continuous Change & Agile Working
David Cooke, Head of Corporate Internal Communications, Home Office
Sanjay Mistry, Head of Communications, Arriva Rail London
Sarah Sky, Internal Communications Manager, PepsiCo
Vanessa Unwin, Group Head of Internal Communications, Hitachi Rail
Johnny Lyons, Change Communications & Engagement Lead, AIB
Peter Allen, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications Strategy, Highways England
Camilla Mankabady, Director of Communications, Liverpool City Council
12.20 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner. For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@internalconference.com
VIDEO & SOCIAL MEDIA | LIVE ON STAGE DEMO
12.35 Drive Engagement With Innovative Video Campaigns Which Cut Through To Employees & Drive Cultural Change Without Breaking The Bank
Speaker To Be Confirmed, Please Check The Website For Updates.
13.00 Lunch For Delegates, Speakers & Partners
INFORMAL PEER-TO-PEER DISCUSSIONS
13.30 Featured Discussion – Wellbeing In The Workplace
Chris Woodhouse, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, Baker Hughes a GE company
A) IC Structure
B) Mobile Engagement
Den Carter, Channels & Content Lead, Colleague Communications, British Airways
C) Building Trust
Simon Evans, Head of Communications, Network Rail
14.00 Afternoon Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Richard Walden, Head of Internal Communications, Heathrow Airport
Sharon Kemp, Strategic Internal Communications Manager, Bupa
ENGAGEMENT BATTLE SCARS | PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A| LIVE ON STAGE DEMO
14.10 Quick Wins & Top Tips To Keep Your Internal Communications Strategy On The Cutting Edge
Alice Oliver, Head of Internal Communications, University of Derby
Hayley James, Assistant Director for Comms, Engagement & Campaigns, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
14.30 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner. For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@internalconference.com
LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS
15.00 Take Colleagues On A Journey Of Change & Drive Your Corporate Culture Through Impactful Comms From Senior Leaders
Brittany Conyers, Global Internal Communications Manager, IHG
HARD-TO-REACH
15.20 Ensure Your Engagement Strategy Filters Through Your Entire Organisation & Communicate Effectively With Remote, Mobile Or Tech-Free Colleagues
Jess Lonsdale, Internal Communications Director, Virgin Media
15.40 Afternoon Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
16.10 Keeping Calm During Crisis! Effective Internal Comms Strategies To Ensure Clear Top-Down Messages & Clarity For Your Colleagues In Difficult Times
Alice Oliver, Head of Internal Communications, University of Derby
16.30 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner. For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@internalconference.com
CHANNEL STRATEGY
16.45 Optimise The Cut Through Of Your Communications To Diverse Audiences By Developing The Content & Channel Mix That Best Fits Your Organisation
Claire Oakley, Communications Business Partner, Zurich Insurance
FUTURE-PROOFING INTERNAL COMMS | PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A
17.05 Stay Ahead Of The Curve & The Changing Nature Of Internal Communications To Ensure Your Team Structure & Strategy Are Fit For
The Future
Jody Lewis, Head of Internal Communications, Lloyds Banking Group
Nina Callard,
Head of Internal Communications & Engagement, Cancer Research UK
Jon Church, Director of Communications, Co-op
Jennifer Thomas, Head of Internal Communications, Experience & Sustainability, Direct Line Group
Linda McCormack, Head Of Internal Communications, Anglian Water Services
17.35 Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks & Official Close Of Conference
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