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18 Mar 2026

My Experience Studying the MA in Internal Communication Management Sam Dick

Sam Dick, former Head of Employee Communications at The Open University, shares her experience studying the MA in Internal Communication Management, returning to study after more than a decade while balancing full time work. Over 13 months, the programme challenged her thinking and deepened her understanding of communication theory, neuroscience, influence and organisational culture, leaving her reenergised and approaching her everyday practice differently.

Student experience

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18 Mar 2026

From crisis communication to resilience communication; the reality of geopolitical conflict with Ada Borucka

Deteriorating international relations have dominated news headlines and fuelled global economic instability since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. War has many ramifications, impacting supply chains, share prices, migration and more generally, levels of societal optimism. But for many of us, the notion of war remains incomprehensible; we simply can’t imagine what living under threat of such danger actually feels like. Moreover, what does it feel like to strive to continue ‘business as usual’ when there are so many additional factors to consider?

Podcast

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17 Mar 2026

March 2026 IC trends report

This month’s report explores emerging trends shaping work and organisations, from the disappearing graduate on ramp and the rise of ‘greenhushing’ to the widening green skills gap, polymorphic organisations, the ‘friction maxxing’ pushback against AI, and the silent productivity crisis driven by financial anxiety in the workforce.

Insights

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13 Mar 2026

Ask the experts: How do you communicate your organisation’s strategic objectives in an engaging way for employees?

Experts share practical advice on turning organisational strategy into engaging communication that helps employees understand priorities, see their role in delivering them, and feel part of the bigger picture.

Voice

13 Mar 2026

Member spotlight Leah Booker

Our latest member spotlight is on Leah Booker, Internal Communications Executive at Shoosmiths LLP. Leah shares how studying the IoIC Foundation Diploma and joining the mentoring programme helped build confidence, strengthen advisory skills and support their growth in internal communication.

Member spotlight

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12 Mar 2026

IoIC Webinar: Purpose-Driven Communication

This webinar looked at the new IoIC Practice Insight 'Purpose-Driven Communication for Internal Communicators' which focuses on purpose-driven communication and the growing expectations placed on organisations to demonstrate purpose in meaningful and credible ways.

On Demand

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12 Mar 2026

Managing change: ‘Methodology scales, bureaucracy doesn’t’

Lotus Josiah, founder and principal strategist of the Elevéa Agency, shares how science-backed communication frameworks help small organisations lead transformation with empathy, structure and psychological safety.

Voice

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11 Mar 2026

Leading through trust and transformation

Internal communication stands at a crossroads. That was the starting point for IoIC’s Designing the Future of Internal Communication: The Leaders Forum, a full-day event that brought senior IC professionals together to explore trust, technology, listening and the evolving shape of organisations.

Insights

10 Mar 2026

Getting to know our Fellows: Q&A Sinéad Bell

IoIC Fellow Sinéad Bell, Director at Hanover Communications shares how the perception of internal communication has evolved over the course of her career, the impact Covid-19 had on the profession, and why practitioners must continue to demonstrate the value of their work.

Opinion

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06 Mar 2026

IoIC Awards case study: Breaking through barriers

Award: Best Employee Voice Programme Winner: #FeedbackToProgress campaign by Experian

Case Study

06 Mar 2026

The value of internal comms by Danielle Starling

As part of our #IChoseIC Series, Danielle Starling reflects on why she feels internal communications is important and why she has stayed in internal comms roles for over 13 years.

Opinion

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