IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

A conversation with Kim Clark, DE&I expert

Next week the Chicago Chapter of IABC kicks off its first learning session of 2021 with Kim Clark of Ragan Consulting Group. Kim will share her insights on DE&I and why communicators are important change agents for every company’s DE&I journey. Take a few moments to learn more about Kim before you meet her on Jan. 21. Tell us about … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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I am a corporate communicator, a global internal communications guru is what I like to call myself. I love what I do. It’s a career that found its way to me. I was a Chicago public school teacher who was presented with a pink slip at the end of the school year. I was tired, burned out and ready for a change. After sharing the news of wanting a … [Read more...]