Ark Group’s Annual Internal Communication Conference Ark Group’s Annual Internal Communication Conference returns this year with extra workshops, more interactivity and international keynote Ryan Powers, Co-Author of ‘The 10 People Who Suck - A Positive Prescription for Improving Communication in the Workplace’. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear and meet our expert panel of speakers as they talk about successfully developing an integrated approach to internal communication. The first 50 people to register to attend this conference will receive a free copy of our international keynote presenter’s book, The 10 People Who Suck. - A Positive Prescription for Improving Communication in the Workplace Networking drinks jointly hosted by Ark Group and IABC Victoria on Day One of the conference. Spend valuable time getting to know and learning more about our expert panel of speakers. Request a brochure today for a list of organisations presenting on both days. Strategic Internal Communication Driving strategy to develop an integrated approach to internal communication Date: 16 - 19 February Location: Novotel Melbourne on Collins Event Type: Conference Supported by: IABC(NSW), IABC (VIC), RMAA, MAANZ, ASTC (VIC), ASTC (NSW), TCANZ, SBCQ Official Media Partners: Viocorp International, PRInfluences Pre-conference Workshop Monday, 16 February 2009 Workshop A: Facilitating change through effective internal communication Facilitated By: Rohan Kay, Senior Change and Internal Communications Consultant, Cropley Communications The workshop will focus on understanding how change affects people, their behaviours and buy-in to the change process. You will take part in interactive discussions and also see some models for managing change - from stakeholders to developing your people management process. You will deal with issues around what blocks change and how you establish the right channels to engage your people. Effective internal communication is the key every step of the way. Post-conference Workshops Monday, 19 February 2009 Workshop B: Improving bottom line results through better organizational communication Facilitated By: Ryan Powers, Managing General Partner, SymAction Communications; Co-Author, The 10 People Who Suck - A Positive Prescription for Improving Communication in the Workplace This workshop offers interactive analysis, discussion and solutions to some of the more difficult organisational personalities as well as frameworks and specific suggestions to help advance your organisation. This workshop offers interactive analysis, discussion and solutions to some of the more difficult organisational personalities as well as frameworks and specific suggestions to help advance your organisation. The session will include: * Diagnosis of the 10 People * Putting the 10 People into an organisational context * Moving beyond the 10 People: organisational communication strategies and tactics Workshop C: Storytelling for business leaders Facilitated By: Rohan Kay, Senior Change and Internal Communications Consultant, Cropley Communications Developing innate storytelling skills helps to build confidence, create greater levels of engagement, convey ideas clearly and effectively, and most importantly, present to our colleagues our humanity. Leaders want their ideas to stick, they want to engage their staff and convey ideas that are not only memorable but inspire people to act. This workshop is for business leaders who want to be more effective communicators and for communication professionals who advise leader Should you have any questions or require further information please respond to this email or call +61 1300 550 662. We hope that you can join us and other Communicators at the event. To view to view pdf, click here To visit the website, click here