IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Design Your Growth: Mindset Shifts for Advancement – Thurs., Dec 11, 5pmCT (Free for Members)

Join IABC/Chicago in an interactive webinar with Michele Monte and Kevin Kowalick, co-founders of Offshoot Coaching Professional Development, also our Event Sponsor! Led by IABC/Chicago member and Executive Coach David Polmer, this webinar is designed to help you take control of your leadership journey. This session will show you how to design … [Read more...]

Reflections on IABC World Conference: We’re not support teams—we’re strategy teams ~ by Arek Gazda, SCMP

This was my fourth IABC World Conference, and it was the most rewarding one yet. I heard from speakers that grounded their sessions in proven principles while offering fresh perspectives, reconnected with many brilliant communication professionals, and made new connections that energized me. All of these moments throughout the conference … [Read more...]

A Message From Our President: Great Things on the Horizon for IABC/Chicago

What a year it's been. As with our profession, IABC is constantly evolving and we continually grow to meet the ever-changing needs of new technology such as AI as well as new workplaces scenarios and global policies. One driving factor that has not wavered is IABC/Chicago's focus to bring together communication professionals — whether internal … [Read more...]

The Importance of Measurement, April 23, 11:30am – 12:30pmCDT

Effective communication isn’t about completing the brochure, video or website – it’s about what the communication needs to accomplish and how successful it is at doing just that. By measuring the outcomes of your communication against goals and objectives that tie to organizational goals, you demonstrate the ROI (return on investment) on your … [Read more...]

IABC/Chicago: Unlock Magic in Your Network April 8, 9amCT

Think of all the jobs that you've had since you were of legal working age. How did you get those jobs? I would guess that the majority—say 98% of them—happened because you knew someone, a friend or a family member. You have a network of people that are more than willing to help you navigate your way to your dream work. Let's start to make these … [Read more...]