IABC Updates

"Now's good!"

Those were the words this time last year of IABC Victoria President Adrian Cropley. He was gently goading a group of Wellington communicators who were wishing for more professional development opportunities focussed on the exacting needs of senior staff in and around Wellington. The answer, we heard, was to use the gathered experience and knowledge of a global network of more than 15,000 communications professionals from over 70 countries -- the International Association of Business Communicators. Somehow, Kiwis have trouble resisting it when Aussies goad us!

We didn't know then that things were going to move so quickly. Chapter membership recently shot past the 70 mark -- phenomenal growth in just over one year!

The Wellington chapter's commitment to professional development continues in November with a not-to-be-missed professional development event bringing you right up to date with web-based social media:

• the latest thinking and strategies for involvement
• experts from America, Australia and New Zealand 
• a hot media topic, on which senior communicators are bound to be called on for advice.

Come along, and take the opportunity to meet world chair of IABC, Todd Hattori.

Remember that IABC Wellington now has a new website, www.iabcwellington.co.nz, where you can find all the latest news and information on upcoming events.

With a year of growth under our belts, we're already planning our activities for 2008. Tomorrow's good!

 

Social Media’s Impact on Communications

IABC Wellington invites communicators and HR professionals to a half-day session in November with leading international and New Zealand experts on the hot topic of web-based social media.

The session includes:

• US social media expert Todd Hattori (world IABC Chair),
• Alex Manchester from Melcrum internal communications company in Australia, and
• Colin Jackson, NZ independent technology consultant and writer.

Attendees will be able to meet with Todd and the other speakers during the session or over networking drinks afterwards.

• WHEN: 2pm-5pm, Tuesday, 20 November
• WHERE: Wellesley Club, Maginnity Street, Wellington

There's more information on the IABC Wellington website . Early bird registration closes on Friday, 2 November.

 

2008 International Conference: New York

The 2008 International Conference will be in New York City from 22 to 25 June.

Choose from 70 sessions focusing on trends and best practices in:

• change management,
• communication leadership,
• employee communication,
• marketing/branding,
• public relations,
• skills development and
• strategy and counsel.

Seth Godin, best-selling author and change agent, will close the conference with a dynamic and thought-provoking general session. Find out more in December, when the preliminary conference programme and registration information will be available online at www.iabc.com/ic/.

 

Get Recognised! 2008 Gold Quill Awards: call for entries

The Gold Quill Awards programme is the highest level of professional acknowledgement in business communication.

The early-bird deadline is 5 February 2008; final deadline: 12 February 2008.

Complete entry details are available at http://www.iabc.com/awards/gq.

 

 

IABC Magazine Focuses on Asia/Pacific Region

Keep an eye out for the November/December issue of IABC member magazine Communication World which features:

• a special report on the Asia/Pacific region, including articles from IABC Wellington.
• the “green revolution” and what communicators need to know about the environment and sustainability.

The October issue of CW Bulletin is also well worth a look. It focuses on the prevailing discussions surrounding social media measurement (which could be of interest to those of you attending next month’s social media session).

Case Studies on Leadership In Communication

There are as many different recipes for leadership success as there are good leaders. The IABC "Leadership in Communication" series looks beyond executive sound bites for the qualities that set communication leaders apart. These are not "three secrets of success" case studies.

The series is designed for communicators who counsel and support the most senior people in their organisations—those looking to make the business case for communication.

Case study 1: A straight-talking, regular kind of guy
IABC 2007 EXCEL Award winner Stu Reed, executive vice president, Integrated Supply Chain, Motorola
http://www.iabc.com/awards/leadership/2007/index.htm.

To learn more about IABC’s EXCEL Award, visit http://www.iabc.com/awards/excel.htm.

October Is Accreditation Month

Thinking about becoming an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC)?

Now is the time to act. Accreditation is one of IABC’s professional development programmes. It offers communicators a way to showcase their ability to think and plan strategically, and to demonstrate the skills essential to effective organisational communication, including internal communication, marketing, media relations, crisis communication and other key stakeholder relations.

Submit your accreditation application and fee between before 14 November 2007 and be in for a chance to be eligible for a raffle to win some exciting prizes. Plus, every applicant will receive a US$20 gift certificate to the IABC Knowledge Centre. Find out all the details at: http://www.iabc.com/abc/accMonth.htm

 

PRINZ Research

The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand is doing its annual research into the Core Competencies and Capabilities of PR Practitioners. If you would like to participate, please email donalds@vitalityresearch.co.nz