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Business Communications

Part 2
BSMM8000B
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Business Communications
Part 2
BSMM8000B
 Part 2 ‘Plan of Action’

 Leadership Communication
& Planning
Leadership Communication &
Planning
External
Stakeholders

Internal
Stakeholders

Leadership
Communication
&
Planning
Leadership Communication &
Planning
Leadership Communication &
Planning

When is it
Successful?
Leadership Communication &
Planning

Understanding
Leadership Communication &
Planning
Leadership Communication &
Planning

Primary Factors to
Consider?
Leadership Communication &
Planning

 Purpose

 Audience
Leadership Communication &
Audience Focus
What are the common threads?

 Vision & Goal Achievement


 Inspire/Motivate and Empower
 Positive Force
 Appreciation and Recognition of others
What are the common threads?

 Values culture – integrity, strong character, trust


 Development of others
 Listening, Learning, Supporting, Giving Autonomy
What are the common threads?

 Ability to Effectively Communicate:


- clear, targeted, purposeful, audience-focused
- persuasive, transparent, positive and inspirational
Business Communications

Leadership Communication uses the full


range of communication skills and resources
to overcome interferences and to create and
deliver messages that guide, motivate,
or inspire others to action.

Barrett, D. J. (2006). Leadership Communication: A Leadership Approach for Senior Level Managers.
.
Retrieved from
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/27037/Leadership+Communication+-+A+Communication
Leadership Communication
Framework

Barrett, D. J. (2006). Leadership Communication: A Leadership Approach for Senior Level Managers.
Retrieved from
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/27037/Leadership+Communication+-+A+Communication
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
Leadership Communication & the
Organization

How do we
secure and
maintain
stakeholder
support?
Leadership Communication & the
Organization

1st  Current background,


Consider the history and circumstances
issue or
situational  Clear statement of the
background or problem or opportunity
context
Leadership Communication & the
Organization

2nd
Identify and
Analyse all
Stakeholders
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
ow? Stakeholder Intelligence Process
 Research - Team Analysis and Charting
- External Research
- Focus Groups
 Direct Relationships

 Through technology - Eg. Social Media, Web search

 Engage stakeholders regularly

 Regular two-way interactions using multiple avenues


Leadership Communication & the
Organization
How? Stakeholder Intelligence

 What makes each stakeholder important to


the organization? To what degree?

 How is the organization important to the


stakeholder? Benefits for them?

 Level of Interest in the organization, project,


or situation?
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
How? Stakeholder Intelligence
 What relationships exist with and among
each?

 Level of influence or power with us and


our projects? With other constituents?

 Know stakeholder goals, challenges, desires


- Are there opportunities or threats?
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
How? Stakeholder Intelligence
Level of
Influence Engage Engage Collaborate /
or Power Partner

Keep Consult / Consult /


Informed Gain Feedback Gain Feedback

Keep Keep Consult /


Informed Informed Gain Feedback

Level of Interest
Leadership Communication & the
How? Stakeholder Intelligence
Organization
Stakeholder Analysis Matrix Template. Retrieved from tools4dev Practical tools for
international development website
http://www.tools4dev.org/resources/stakeholder-analysis-matrix-template/ on August 15, 2017.
Leadership Communication & the
Organization

3rd
Communication
Objectives:
Primary and
Specific
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary & Targ
 Primary objective in communicating?

 Overall, consistent message?

 What do you want to accomplish?


Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary Object

Examples:
Establish Trust, Restore reputation, Maintain
confidence in company expertise, Assure
communities of the value created for their area
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary & Targ

 Targeted approaches to achieve primary


objectives
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary & Targ

Example of Targeted Considerations:

Establish Trust – Involve stakeholders in plan,


gain feedback throughout, follow through,
maintain stakeholder interests and focus
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary & Targ

Example of Targeted Considerations:

Assure community of desire to positively


impact their livelihood and environment –
engage community in process, two-way
interaction for feedback, offer specific plans
with timelines, examples in other markets and
results, testimonials
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary & Targ

 Internal Overall or Primary:


To ensure 100% company compliance with
federal safety standards.
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
mmunication Objectives: Primary & Targ
 Internal Specific Objectives:
*All staff are aware of digital access safety
regulations specific to their area.
*Employees informed of Safety Certification
program and annual testing compliance.
* Purpose for third party safety consultants
for quarterly inspections, reporting and
training is expressed and understood.
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
 Target a few over-arching
4th messages
Key Messages
using Message  Do not have to be complex
Map Format
Leadership Communication & the
Organization
ey Messages in Message Map Format
 Develop key messages you want to convey to
each audience

*Think of what questions each would typically


ask
*What do they need to understand about our
values,
vision, goals and/or the safety program?
*What information should not be shared, given
Message Map Template

Stakeholder: Question or Concern:


http://rcfp.pbworks.com/f/MessageMapping.pdf
Communicatioin. Retrieved from
Covello, V. (2003). Message Mapping, Risk and Crisis

Key Message 1 Key Message 2 Key Message 3

Supporting Fact 1 Supporting Fact 1 Supporting Fact 1

Supporting Fact 2 Supporting Fact 2 Supporting Fact 2

Supporting Fact 3 Supporting Fact 3 Supporting Fact 3

Business Communication: Process and Product, 5th Cdn. Brief


Edition
Exam Stakeholder: General Public
ple: How Contagious is Smallpox?
Key Message 1 Key Message 2 Key Message 3
http://rcfp.pbworks.com/f/MessageMapping.pdf
Communicatioin. Retrieved from
Covello, V. (2003). Message Mapping, Risk and Crisis

Smallpox spreads slowly This allows time for us to Vaccination within 3-4
compared to measles or trace contacts and days of contact will
flu. vaccinate those in generally prevent the
contact. disease.
Supporting Fact 1 Supporting Fact 1 Supporting Fact 1
People are only infectious The incubation period for People who have never
when the rash appears and the disease is 10-14 days. been vaccinated are the
they are ill. most important ones to
vaccinate.
Supporting Fact 2 Supporting Fact 2 Supporting Fact 2
It requires hours of face- Resources for finding Adults who were
to-face contact. people are available. vaccinated as children may
still have some immunity.
Supporting Fact 3 Supporting Fact 3 Supporting Fact 3
There are no symptomatic Finding people who have Adequate vaccine is on-
carriers. been exposed and hand and the supply is
vaccinating is best increasing.
approach.
Leadership
Communication &
the Organization
 Recommended Tools -
5th Channels
Identify tools,
tactics,  Tactics – How they will be
techniques, used and why
and timelines
 Timelines – Daily?
Weekly?
- Specific date(s)
Business Communication: Process and Product, 5th Cdn. Brief
Hadjustoyanova, I. (2016, June 30). Choosing the Right Communication Channel. (Blog post). Retrieved from
Edition
https://www.cebglobal.com/blogs/corporate-communications-four-steps-to-choosing-the-right-communication-channel/
Communication Plan Example
Audience Communication Audience Medium Date(s) Who is
Objectives Background Or or Responsible
Channel Frequency ?
- To
Develop
- To Execute
Project To track High Interest • Project • Weekly • Team
Team progress and High Power Meetings Manager
goal attainment - Project success • Status • Daily • Team
is directly aligned Reports Members
with personal and • One-on- • As • Team and
company success one and required Leaders
Email

Business Communication: Process and Product, 5th Cdn. Brief


Edition
Leadership
Communication &
the Organization
 How to gauge success
6th - Donor contributions?
Measurement: - Government Grants?
Tracking & - Sales?
Evaluation - Customer Retention?
- Media
Neutral/Supportive?
- Employee Engagement?
Be Specific! - Employee Turnover?
- Attitude Changes?
Leadership
Communication &
the Organization
 How will communications
be monitored?
6th
- Monthly Donor Report
Measurement:
- Annual Grant Award
Tracking &
- Weekly/Monthly Sales
Evaluation
- Employee Program
Participation and Turnover
- Improved Morale
- Quarterly Focus Groups
Final Leadership
Note Communication &
the Organization

Specific,
Strategic, and
Customized
Communication

Communication binds stakeholder relationships!


Final Leadership
Note Communication &
the Organization
Frequent,
Open,
Honest,
Consistent,
and
Stakeholder tailored

Communication binds stakeholder relationships!


Communication Planning

Rationale presented for all


recommendations should be tied to
situation/context, objectives and
target audience.

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