Business Writing & Communication, Public Relations, Management - General & Miscellaneous

Effective Internal Communication

Name: Effective Internal Communication
Author: Lyn Smith
ISBN: 9780749454920

by Lyn Smith, Pamela Mounter

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Overview

Internal communication has previously been overlooked in standard approaches to public relations, both in theory and in practice. The second edition of Effective Internal Communication explores the ways in which attitude is fast changing as more and more organizations recognize that good communication with their workforce is vital for continued success and profitability.

In a practical and jargon-free style, Effective Internal Communication looks at how internal communication is conducted across the different sectors and in organizations of differing sizes and complexity. Crammed with practical examples and useful advice, the book contains numerous topical case studies that serve to bring theory and often complex issues to life.

This completely up-to-date second edition looks at a wide range of issues related to internal communication, including managing internal communication, internal communication across the sectors, the legal framework, the measurement of results, the effects of technology and managing change.

The new edition also contains new chapters on communicating in a crisis, leadership by mid-level managers, and the future of internal communication.

About the Author, Lyn Smith

Lyn Smith has worked as a professional communicator for over 30 years, starting out in film publicity, later moving on to internal communication in a commercial organization, and copywriting and media relations for a direct marketing agency. After working in newspaper journalism for several years, she returned to public relations, setting up her own public relations consultancy. She has worked in all sectors, including a wide range of not-for-profit organizations.

Pamela Mounter is a senior corporate communication consultant. She has written about internal communication for both academic and general publications and won a top paper award from the International Association of Business Communicators for her work with BP in this area. She is a member of the Thames Valley University advisory committee for its MSc in Corporate Communication and a committee member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' International Group.