IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Why communicators are the most important DE&I change agents

Join IABC/Chicago and Ragan Consulting Group on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 to learn about the importance of communications in executing your DE&I strategy. Even in the midst of managing a global pandemic, organizations are prioritizing their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Communicators need to take the reins and develop an inclusive … [Read more...]

President’s Message: 5 things I hope for you in 2021

  Dear friends, We’ve almost made it to the end of 2020. A year that brought pain, anguish, intolerance, injustice, resistance, persistence, innovation, ingenuity, togetherness, tenderness, healing and hope. Hope is what I’ll lean on as I head into 2021. Here is what I hope for you, as a communicator: Inspiration: This year has … [Read more...]

Job searching during a global pandemic? Not for the faint of heart.

By: Juston Teach “It’s a global pandemic, you should feel lucky that you are still employed.” If I had a dime for the number of times, I heard that phrase, I wouldn’t need to work. Still, finding a job in the midst of a global pandemic is not only possible, it becomes a journey of self-discovery. There should be no allusions of grandeur. … [Read more...]

IABC Chicago Holiday Event – Virtual Escape Game Challenge

Join IABC Chicago to celebrate the end of 2020 with a twist on virtual networking. Bring your problem-solving skills (and a cocktail or 2) and put your collaborative communications skills to good use in a virtual escape game. We’ll play in teams of 3 – 5 people on Zoom. You will use logical thinking, dexterity and observation to solve puzzles … [Read more...]

What’s Your Story? Defining Brand for Yourself and Your Organization

A lot has been written about “storytelling” and developing your “purpose.” Let’s simplify a bit to get more powerful. Customers, prospects, employees don’t want to hear about what you do as much as they want to hear about why you do it. Every organization has a great story to tell that is based on a powerful why. But maybe even more important to … [Read more...]