IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

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...]

Survey: How can the 2020/2021 IABC Chicago Board Best Help YOU?

  Dear IABC members, As your 2020/2021 board president, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m a Milwaukee-native, but I’ve lived in Chicago for over 13 years so it’s home. Football season presents some issues as I still support the Packers 100%. I like cycling, running and just took up golf (fore!). I’m an internal comms junkie … [Read more...]

June 24 Webinar: Leading Through and After Disruption

IABC Chicago is pleased to host a free and timely webinar with Gallup on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 12 pm CST.  This year, employees have faced a serious disruption. Many were sent home; some are out of work — and all will return to the workforce different than they were before. This briefing will share research that will help inform your … [Read more...]

June 10 Webinar: Communicating During Social Injustice

COVID-19 has increased the exposure and appreciation for corporate communications, making you indispensable. That means you have your leaders’ trust right now. During this time of social injustice, leaders need to communicate to employees about where the organization stands, and you need to be there to help craft those meaningful messages. Join … [Read more...]

May 19 Webinar: The Path to Thriving in a Post-Pandemic World: Establishing a “New Normal”

Since Gagen MacDonald published “The Path to Thriving in a Post-Pandemic World” about a month ago, the firm, along with many of us, have learned a great deal. We know COVID-19 will impact society for a long time to come; that social distancing measures will remain for the foreseeable future; that the “old normal” is gone for good; and that the … [Read more...]