Business Communication & Digital Workplace · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 5: Leadership and Organisational Communication · Lesson 2 of 3

Internal Communication

Keep staff informed and connected.

In this lesson you will

  • Choose internal channels
  • Plan regular internal communication

Key concepts

channelsregular updatesfeedback loopsfield staff

The lesson

Use channels that reach everyone: meetings, email, notice boards, messaging groups and briefings for field staff without email.

Plan regular updates and make it easy for staff to ask questions and give feedback.

Check that messages were received and understood.

Step by step

  1. Map staff groups and channels.
  2. Plan a monthly rhythm.
  3. Design a feedback channel.
  4. Plan a check.

Practice activity

Write the internal communication plan.

Expected result: A plan that reaches everyone.

Check your understanding

  1. How can you reach staff without email?

    Show answer

    Briefings, notice boards or messaging groups.

  2. Why include feedback channels?

    Show answer

    So staff can ask questions and be heard.

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