VOICES on Tour: From Tactical Firefighting to Strategic Communications
Dallas | October 24, 2024
Live10/24/2024
1:30 PM
Elevate Your Role: Service Provider to Strategic Advisor
As an internal communicator, it's easy to get caught up in day-to-day activities, focusing only on the immediate tasks. But tactical work alone can limit your influence with leadership and slow your career growth. VOICES on Tour in Atlanta offers a unique opportunity to break free from this cycle and become a strategic leader.
Here’s what’s in store:
📚Master Strategic Storytelling: Frank Wolf, Chief Strategy Officer at Staffbase, will work with you on crafting narratives that shape organizational culture and influence top-level decisions.
⭐️ Unlock Employee Engagement: Carolynne Thomas, Partner at CRA / Admired Leadership will present research on using communications to drive engagement and enable alignment with business strategy.
🤝 Partner with HR for Change: Christine Burns, Founder and CEO of Allume Talent, will discuss actionable strategies on building strong HR partnerships, positioning you as a key driver of organizational transformation.
And here’s what internal communicators have to say about VOICES On Tour:
“We had such a good lineup of presentations…I would highly recommend going to VOICES On Tour.” - Allie C., Communications Manager, Stanley Black & Decker
“Excellent use of time. Well-organized event. 10/10 would recommend” - Aisha Ommaya, Associate Director of Communications at Wolters Kluwer
“The Staffbase hosts were charming, funny, warm, welcoming… Met some great attendees, too... You ran a perfect event.” Thomas Freeman, Director of Communications and Brand at Fried Frank
Venue: CiboDivino Centro 2001 Bryan St Suite #100 Dallas, TX 75201
An Intimate Internal Communications Event With Leading Industry Experts
Join us for a lively networking session with coffee and snacks, setting the stage for an afternoon of engaging and interactive presentations by top experts in the internal communications community.
2:00 - 2:55 p.m.The Science of Storytelling: How to Craft Strategic Narratives
Using the power of strategic narratives when creating communications is a game-changer - it creates inspiration, enables businesses and delivers tangible outcomes. In this session, Frank Wolf will lead a highly interactive discussion about the science of storytelling, and how this can give organizations a significant edge in building compelling, authentic connections with their stakeholders.
3:00 - 3:55 p.m. IC + HR = Better Together
HR and Internal Communications serve the same internal customers and share many common goals. We should work together seamlessly, but according to a recent customer survey by Staffbase, the majority of Internal Communicators find it challenging when collaborating with HR. In this interactive session, former G.E. HR Executive Erika Migliaccio - founder of Upstream HR Strategies, creator of Greetings of Gratitude and self-proclaimed IC fangirl – will give you the unfiltered, inside scoop on how to turn HR into your BFF and conquer the world of employee engagement – together.
4:05 - 5:00 p.m. Demonstrating the Real Value of Internal Communication
Unlike most other corporate functions, a pan-industry definition of the role of internal communication remains elusive. The advisory firm CRA | Admired Leadership has made it their mission to fix this and set the standard going forward. In this one-hour interactive workshop, CRA will share its proprietary research into how internal communication teams can truly improve employee engagement and decision-making quality across your organization. They will also provide a framework you can use to diagnose the value your team provides today and create a roadmap for how to elevate your team tomorrow.
5:00 p.m. Onwards Networking Reception
After an afternoon of highly interactive and hands-on workshops, unwind and connect with fellow communicators during our cocktail hour. We've got a special surprise in store, so don't miss out on this unique networking opportunity!
FAQ
How long is the event?
VOICES on Tour will take place across five cities. Each event will be approximately four hours, starting at 1:30 pm, followed by a networking session.
Who should attend?
VOICES on Tour is catered to Senior internal communications professionals across industries, and will bring a unique approach to the oversaturated ‘conference’ scene.Senior internal communicators (Director/Sr.Director) will benefit the most from this event. That’s why we carefully curated the agenda to ensure it is beneficial to more seasoned professionals specializing in internal or employee communications.
What if I have food allergies or intolerances?
At each event, we will provide drinks, snacks, and hors d'oeuvres, including wine and beer during the networking activity at the end. Please note that we are catering to a wide audience. If you have any food intolerances or dietary restrictions, please inform us a week in advance by emailing us at voicesUS@staffbase.com.
