The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
Improve your writing! IABC Chicago has partnered with Jill O'Mahony Stewart, adjunct faculty at DePaul University, to bring you this business writing session. This webinar looks at common pitfalls even otherwise-good writers produce. Using a combination of exercises, reminders, and refreshers, as well as some new tips and techniques, Jill Stewart takes an organic look […]
Grab your morning java or tea and join our morning chat, hosted by IABC Chicago President, Sara Burcheri, to discuss this month's hot topic, Content Creation. Come ready for an open conversation to learn from each other, ask questions, and gain guidance. Sometimes it's not just who you learn from, it's who you learn with! […]
Using Improv to Build Your Communication Culture! Wed., Sept 21, 2022, 11:30am – 1pm Maggiano’s Naperville Register Today! Click Now Join IABC/Chicago as we return to in-person luncheons! "Yes, and" is perhaps one of the most practical and direct applications of improv in the workplace. It's also commonly misunderstood. Many people think "yes, and" means […]
The premium on smart, clear communication — especially at a leader level — has never been higher. Over 120 emails will hit a staff or stakeholder’s inbox today, making it harder for them to find or stay focused on what really matters. Layer on shrinking attention spans and the compounding clutter that meetings, messages and inefficient communication […]
Mark your calendars now and join us for great opportunities to connect both in person and virtually throughout fall 2022.
Join IABC/Chicago for this Free Webinar! Being able to articulate your thoughts and solutions clearly is a critical skill for anyone looking to make it in the business world. However, those who know how to articulate unpleasant messages when interacting with their management are the ones that stand out and win in the work world. […]
The holidays are coming which usually brings the holiday office party - whether it's in-person or virtual. What would happen if your conversations could have a greater impact on your culture while having fun? Join WorkingBetterTogether for some fun, tips and open discussion on how you can maximize and build on the relationships with your teams and […]
Join IABC/Chicago for a fun networking night to kick off the holidays! Tues., Dec. 13 5:00pm - 8:00pm Rosebud Rosetta Italian 1 S. Dearborn, Chicago Register Now! Type Fee Member $30.00 Non-Member $45.00 Students with ID $15.00
No matter the organization, data and insights show our people are flooded with information. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach when we engage with our people. Using personae is about finding a way to communicate messages to a global audience that are designed with a specific someone in mind, rather than a generic 'everyone.' Join Carla […]
Turn your Canva and Tableau into the best story structures to fit your audience. Transforming data into visual communication is only one part of the picture—it’s just as important to engage your audience with a memorable and persuasive story. Narratives are more powerful than raw statistics, more enduring than pretty charts. Effective Data Storytelling teaches […]