How can you create an internal communications plan for a newly formed or recently merged group? The task may sound daunting, especially if you’re a B2B or a big enterprise.
Here is the secret: it’s more than manageable if you take the right approach.
A client asked me to create an internal communications plan for them to introduce their newly formed group. They wanted to showcase what this new group can do for its internal stakeholders. They also wanted to use the communications effort to crystalize their objective and strategy so that the management team could lead with clear strategic imperatives to provide the best services to internal stakeholders.
A piece of cake, right? In general, there are some similarities and differences between creating an external communications plan and an internal communications plan. The similarity: they follow the same methodology. The difference: the deliverables are different.
The very first step is to identify a project lead. This person will oversee the communications plan from the inception to execution. This lead will also be responsible for reporting to the leadership team. Identify who that person is before the kick off.
When a group is formed, it’s usually out of necessity or to boost efficiency. Thus, the team needs a communications plan. Before this new group can craft a plan, it’s important to understand internal stakeholders’ expectations.
An internal communications plan is extremely important for the long-term success of a business. That’s why I’ve decided to write an eBook, 18 page guide:>How To Develop a World-Class Internal Communications Plan,that will walk you through and explain each step from an internal communications perspective.
What can Pam Didner do for you?
Being in the corporate world for 20+ years and having held various positions from accounting and supply chain management, and marketing to sales enablement, she knows how corporations work. She can make you and your team a rock star by identifying areas to shine and do better. She does that through private coaching, keynote speaking, workshop training, and hands-on consulting. Contact her or find her on LinkedIn and Twitter. A quick note: Check out her new 90-Day Revenue Reboot, if you are struggling with marketing.
