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How visible are you? As in-house communicators we used to hope the impact of our work was visible to everyone. We quickly realised we had to get better at proactively sharing RESULTS. But... ❎ We were too busy to reflect and gather learnings ❎ Our stakeholders moved onto the next priority fast ❎ We questioned whether we had the right data and proof points So we got more disciplined about exploring impacts. Here’s an example. We recently partnered with a big brand to launch a strategic NGO partnership. It was a great fit, but the employee comms environment was busy and we needed to get cut through from day one. 🎯 After a highly visible launch and a 12-month drumbeat of comms, we had a 100% positive stakeholder response. We know that because we put the same effort into measuring as we did into the initial planning - playing back results and setting the scene for our client to have much easier strategy and budget conversations internally. What have you learnt about sharing results? We'd love to hear your gems. #strategiccommunications #measurement #partnership #creatingvalue #ClickCommunicate

Where’s your heartland? I’ve spent a chunk of my career in the drinks sector. Someone once said to me, if you can’t have fun in the alcohol industry, where can you? I’ve also always enjoyed working in highly regulated sectors, where organisations respect the sensitivity and responsibility that comes with it and do the right thing. So it’s no big surprise that I’ve been relishing these things in my spare time: ✅ Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The story of kid growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia – home to the opioid crisis, thanks to the actions of Purdue Pharma and Oxycontin. It’s won a stack of awards and is hands-down the best novel I’ve read in a while ✅ On to Dopesick, a series exec produced by Michael Keaton (Disney+). Set in the same geography, it shows the forensically painstaking job of building a legal case against Purdue, despite unethical practices taking place in plain sight ✅ I’m now reading Empire of Pain, the award-winning book from Patrick Radden Keefe that examines the Sackler family’s role in creating Purdue and Oxycontin. It’s exceptional What do you gravitate towards in your work (and outside of it)?

Office perks - what’s in your top three? Home working is ace - but we needed something more at this stage of our journey. So Click Communicate has taken up residence in a fantastic co-working space called Patch. Here’s what we’ve learnt so far about the benefits of being in the office: ✅ ** Focus ** Today I’m writing a workshop and know I can crack on and get it done in an environment that’s perfectly set up for maximum productivity ✅ ** Collaboration ** Clare Fleerackers and I know from experience that we need to be together for brainstorming, planning and collaborative work. It’s how we best spark, flow, get to breakthroughs - and laugh along the way ✅ Energy ** As a pair of extroverts, we get lots from being around other people. We looked at an office just for us but felt immediately that we needed more. Even just a ‘hi’ as you pass by our co-working colleagues works for us What's your favorite aspect of office life? Share your thoughts! #OfficePerks #Collaboration #Productivity

😐 Farewell summer. Vineyards. Lazy days. 👋 On the flip side, hello world of drinks. Clare Fleerackers and I had a chance to whizz around the Drink It In Festival on Friday. We immersed ourselves in everything new and trending in alcohol, including low and no. This is a category that's transformed in a short space of time. In turn, it's changing our social experiences (social lives are still a thing, they're just different these days with so much choice available). The panel sessions were a great way to dive into some topics including sustainability, innovation and more. We've always loved the drinks world. It's dynamic, energetic and curious. Thanks Stuart Coleman and team for a great day. #drinks #alcohol #lowalc #noalc

We're thrilled to share this fantastic feedback from our valued partners at Splendid Communications. At Click Communicate, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional value to our clients through our unique blend of industry expertise and client-centric approach. Our collaboration with Splendid showcases the impacts of this. 👇 Here's what Niki Hunter, MD of Splendid had to say about working with Click. ✅ Book a free 30-minute call with Clare and Kate to discuss your business’ needs. Contact us via LinkedIn and let Click support your journey. #StrategicCommunications #Partnership #CommunicationsExcellence

Friday night in the bar...

Where do your work relationships stand on a scale of 1-10? If you juggle lots of work relationships, it's likely that some are productive, collaborative and effective. While others are more difficult to navigate. Thriving in your role involves building strong connections within your organisation. ✅ When relationships work well, colleagues are accessible, open to new opportunities, understand your perspectives and priorities, collaborative, and make faster decisions. ❌ With some work colleagues and partners, it can be difficult to engage, prioritise what you need, get into someone’s diary, unlock budget, innovate, and much more. We’ve all been there, and it can feel frustratingly one-sided and unrewarding. Click Communicate’s Boost Your Business Partnering workshops enhance relationships across all levels. We motivate, challenge, and empower teams to excel. ➡ Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your team's relationship needs. Contact me on LinkedIn, and let Click support your journey. #relationships #businesspartnering #learning #learninganddevelopment #lovewhatyoudo