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Building Better Cultures

Inspiring Change

Hosted by Scott McInnes, founder of Inspiring Change, we talk to guests about how really good internal comms, engagement and leadership all contribute to "Building Better Cultures". We tend to shy away from theory and focus more on really practical advice, great stories and best-practice. About Inspiring Change At Inspiring Change we help our clients to connect their people to their strategies, their change programmes, their purposes and to each other. We do that by focusing on strategic

business management

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71 | Turbocharge Internal Communications: Linking...

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2021/06/16

Some thoughts in this episode on the power of linking and labelling. It’s something that we often don’t focus on enough when it comes to internal communications and it's REALLY powerful! Key takeaways: ➡️ What linking and labelling is and why it’s important ➡️ How it can turbocharge engagement around your survey results➡️ How it's critical in showing your team their role in delivering your business strategy ---------------------------------------------- 'Shorts by Building Better Cultures' is a

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70 | The Language Revolution: Harnessing the Power of...

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2021/06/07

Words matter - whether the goal is to promote buy-in among staff, save time on internal communications or create a more inclusive workplace culture. In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes invites Charli Nordone, group creative director at The Writer, to take a deep dive into the power of language. It has never been more important to be intentional and disciplined in choosing the right tone of voice, along with words that communicate with precision. Great writing

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69 | Unlocking Change: The Power of Awareness and...

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2021/06/02

This week a couple of thoughts on the idea that 'Awareness Precedes Action' - that if we don't take the time to realise that we can change the way we do things, nothing will ever change. 3 key takeaways: ➡️ Why it's important to take time to reflect. ➡️ Using your company values as a lens for decisions ➡️ Cultivating a culture of honest and open feedback ---------------------------------------------- 'Shorts by Building Better Cultures' is a short-form podcast in which we share our tuppenceworth on

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68 | Empowering ESG Strategies for Effective...

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2021/05/24

Discover how to revolutionise ESG communication in your organisation. From empowering underrepresented associates to bridging communication gaps, learn actionable strategies for fostering sustainability champions. Today we chat with Gihan Hyde, the CEO and founder of Communique; a London-based social enterprise startup dedicated to crafting communication strategies for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability. In this episode, Gihan sheds light on Communique's distinct

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68 | How to Embed Values into Your Organisation | BBC...

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2021/05/19

Lived values are the foundation of a thriving culture. In this Building Better Cultures Shorts episode, we discuss how to: Create better, more aligned values. Uphold and live your values daily. Embed your values into your culture. Recognise and reward employees who exemplify your values. And, more! --- 'Shorts by Building Better Cultures' is a short-form podcast in which we share our tuppenceworth on subjects in the areas of leadership, employee engagement, organisational culture and internal

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67 | Empathy as a key driver of business success with...

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2021/05/10

In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott welcomes Pritesh Shah, Chief Commercial Officer at the oncology company Novocure. When it comes to the bio-science space, Novocure leads the way with an emphasis on empathy – not just for patients confronting cancer but also for employees tasked with driving breakthrough science. Pritesh explains how Novocure’s workplace emphasis on employee engagement and strong internal connection are critical components to its workplace ethic and

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66 | Scott's Thoughts - on the power of doing...

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2021/05/06

There's real power in doing something nice for someone else - someone in work, a relative or a friend. But, like many things, we often don't take the time to stop and take action. What we forget is that those actions only take a few minutes but could really make someone's day. So what will you do to be nice to someone today? Yep, go on, right now! :-) ------------------------------------- 'Scott's Thoughts' is a new short-form podcast in which Scott gives his tuppenceworth on subjects in the

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65 | Using internal podcasting to connect more...

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2021/04/26

On this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott welcomes guest Jen Grogono to talk all things internal communications and why Jen believes every organization should start an internal podcast. Jen is the president and CEO of uStudio, an internal communications company that began as a video streaming platform. But with the launch of their app in 2018, uStudio took off to become the premier platform for organizations wanting to communicate more effectively with their workforce. Now over

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64 | Scott's Thoughts ... on knowing if your IC is...

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2021/04/21

A key part of #internalcomms success is knowing what people want and if what you're doing is meeting their (and your) needs. And the best way to find that out is to ask them. In this ep of 'Scott's Thoughts', he talks about considering how effective your communications are from three perspectives - company, team and individual. ------------------------------------- 'Scott's Thoughts' is a new short-form podcast in which Scott gives his tuppenceworth on subjects in the areas of leadership, employee

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63 | How to Build a Humane Workplace Culture | Dr...

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2021/04/12

In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott explores the Five Pillars for a Human Workplace with his guest, Dr. Jerry Gule, who has devoted a rich human resources career to working in multiple capacities towards creating healthy, inclusive workplace cultures. As CEO of the Institute of People Management in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jerry has had a front seat on the huge challenges and transformations that have occurred since apartheid ended a quarter century ago. He has helped

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62 | Scott's Thoughts ... on writing better emails.

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2021/04/06

Along with Zoom, email usage has grown exponentially as billions of people globally have been forced to work remotely. Sadly, it's not all good email - too long, too short, too abrubt, unclear what the ask is, too many CCs, and so on and so forth. So in this episode a few hints and tips to ensure your emails hit the mark (and not the delete key!) 'Scott's Thoughts' is a new short podcast format in which Scott gives his tuppenceworth on subjects in the areas of leadership, employee engagement,

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61 | The Future is Now: Workplace opportunities in a...

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2021/03/29

In this inaugural episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott invites listeners to consider the brave new world that has suddenly arrived, thanks to Covid19. While pandemic upended lives around the globe, it also has presented myriad opportunities on every level of society – and perhaps most especially among information and other workers whose “new normal” offers all kinds of positive change. Featuring Kevin Empey, the visionary behind the leadership and organisational consulting firm

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60 | Scott's Thoughts ... on running more effective...

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2021/03/22

After 12 months of Covid, Zoom and Teams have become the go-to comms channel for many companies. It isn't always the right answer but, when it is, Scott outlines some best practice for both organisers and attendees on calls. A new short podcast format in which Scott gives his tuppenceworth on subjects in the areas of leadership, employee engagement, organisational culture and internal communications. #buildingbettercultures #scottsthoughts #inspiringchange #creating connections

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59 | Scott's Thoughts ... on building blocks for...

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2021/03/22

First up in this new series of short pods is the hot topic of hybrid working and a few thoughts on what Scott believes are key building blocks for success - cultures based on trust, agreed working practices to ensure good work-life balance and human leaders. A new short podcast format in which Scott gives his tuppenceworth on subjects in the areas of leadership, employee engagement, organisational culture and internal communications. #buildingbettercultures #scottsthoughts #inspiringchange #creating

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58 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with The Calm...

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2021/03/15

This episode of Inspiring Change takes on a topic that is top of mind for businesses around the world: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Scott welcomes three women who are at the forefront of the conversation, offering insights on making people of all backgrounds feel welcome – and valuable – in the workplace. Hosts of the Calm Edged Rebels podcast, Advita Patel, Trudy Lewis and Jenni Field, share their expertise, experience and ideas. The conversation covers challenges associated with educating

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57 | The power of strategic alignment in driving...

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2021/03/01

In the post-pandemic, work-from-home world, it can be especially hard to feel like your small tasks are having any impact on the overall strategic mission of your company. But this is where alignment comes in. The brands who make an investment in ensuring their workforce is in alignment—or on the same page, strategically—can ultimately bring about better cohesion of vision. To be in alignment is for everyone to be working towards the same goal, and to understand that their place matters. And Zora

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56 | Beyond the Balance Sheet: Revolutionizing...

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2021/02/12

Inspiring change in a field like accountancy might seem like an insurmountable task. We often think of accountants as boring individuals who prefer to work in gray-walled basements, refusing to interact with anyone unless they have to. But Cooper Parry’s chief people officer, April Bembridge, thinks differently, and so does Cooper Perry. On this episode of the Inspiring Change podcast, Scott talks with April all about how Cooper Parry, a Midlands- based accountancy firm, is disrupting the industry,

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55 | Internal comms based on real related stories are...

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2021/02/01

Jim Egan always knew he wanted to be in communications to connect with and inspire people. As he says, he wanted to be Julie McCoy character in the TV Series ‘The Love Boat’ 😊. He started work in the agency world and has been with Kerry since 2005, working in both internal and external comms roles. Today Jim is Regional Corporate comms lead for Kerry North America Show Notes: 4.00 – A bit about Jim – 6.45 – What makes amazing change comms – 8.20 – How do we make change personal – change stories –

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54 | How a focus on more human internal comms can...

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2021/01/14

Chuck has over 20 years of experience in the internal communications world and is the self-confessed cheerleader of Internal Comms. By his own admission, he’s about helping communicators to strengthen communications, engage with employees and change businesses for the better. He has worked with brands like General Motors and Rolls-Royce where he has seen the benefit that really good internal communications can have on business performance. He’s currently a Senior Advisor with SocialChorus - where he

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53 | Exploring Leadership, Engagement and Internal...

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2020/12/10

Covid Christmas Craker Podcast episode 2-part series. This is part 2 of 2. It has been a wild year with many ups and downs. And, while times have often been tough, there are silver linings on many of those clouds. We wanted to give you an early Christmas present - some REALLY practical leadership, internal comms and engagement ideas that you can take and apply in your businesses. Our guests range from large to small organisations and commercial to not-for-profit. I asked them; From a leadership,

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