Bushcraft for Communicators pilot session at #Eurocomm18

Did alignment matter in the 17th century?

Here's a quick Q&A with two leading thinkers on strategic communications - drawing lessons, including on alignment, from 17th century explorers.   I took part in a pilot version of this new workshop format called Bushcraft for Communicators at #Eurocomm18. It was superb.  Michael Ambjorn (MA) - Bushcraft for communicators... why this, now? Mike Pounsford (MP) - Uncertainty, pace … Continue reading Did alignment matter in the 17th century?

Bookshelf with lots of books

What we’re reading: Timing | Form | Purpose | Leadership | Elephants & Framing | The Mind | Big Data & Black Boxes | Storytelling

Once a month we round up the top reads and recommendations from our community. Got one to add? Let us know @alignyourorg. Timing Olivia Gadd is reading Daniel Pink's latest book. As she says, (working the title in nicely): "Rather than the what and the how, it focuses on When. A refreshing and different take. Provoked some … Continue reading What we’re reading: Timing | Form | Purpose | Leadership | Elephants & Framing | The Mind | Big Data & Black Boxes | Storytelling

Mike Pounsford

Aligning people with purpose

Our friends at IABC EMENA are putting on what promises to be a useful free Webinar: Aligning people with purpose 17 January 2018 at 1 p.m. CET Join IABC EMENA’s guest speaker Mike Pounsford, as he discusses the importance of purpose and approaches to alignment in the webinar Aligning people with purpose. The webinar will … Continue reading Aligning people with purpose

Couravel's Big Conversation @mikepounsford

A Big Conversation Q&A – aligning leaders using pictures

Delivering pilot Leading the Big Conversation today with @inscriptdesign @JerwoodSpace - Oxfam, ABRSM, Defra, BAE and others — Mike Pounsford (@mikepounsford) 17 May 2017 What’s the next best to attending an event? Seeing the effect of it afterwards and being able to ask questions. Case in point: I recently missed the prototype of an exciting … Continue reading A Big Conversation Q&A – aligning leaders using pictures