The Write Blog
WHY EVERY BOOK NEEDS AN OUTLINE AND HOW TO WRITE ONE
A good outline is your secret weapon to create a successful nonfiction book. But for some writers, the thought of writing an outline is less than appealing. Mention the word “outline” and they’re reminded of the outlines we had to write in school with Roman numerals. Why is it important to write an outline before […]
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR MEMOIR: WHAT IS THE SECRET TO GETTING STARTED ON YOURS?
Writing an autobiography is both rewarding and challenging. Writing a book about your own life experiences and the people who have played a part in them is a worthwhile—but sizeable—undertaking. As with any major project, the toughest part is getting started. When you consider your imagined book project as a whole, it can look huge, […]
5 REASONS WHY COMPANIES MUST CONSIDER PRODUCING ESG REPORTS
Sustainability in the business world is more important than ever. Increasing social demands across multiple sectors have spurred companies to focus on transparency in their operations. With transparency comes the need for efficient communication. But how can companies effectively communicate their sustainability efforts to the public? This article will discuss the importance and relevance of […]
TOP 8 INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Organizations face rapid and constant change due to the introduction of new technologies, economic uncertainties, and demographic shifts within the workforce. For this reason, the resultant need for a change management framework becomes obvious. Change management is also needed during mergers and acquisitions. In these environments, getting stakeholder buy-in from all departments within your organization […]
HOW TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO CULTURAL CHANGE
Company culture is the personality behind your organization. It’s what makes you stand out in your industry and is reflected in your policies and procedures, leadership style, and employee interaction. A strong company culture contributes to employee retention, efficient workflows, and high levels of customer satisfaction. But what happens when you change your company culture? […]
10 SIGNS A COMPANY NEEDS A CULTURE CHANGE (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)
Organizational culture plays a vital role in shaping a company’s values, behavior, and overall success. It can become the main driving force behind any organization’s success. In particular, organizational culture sets the tone for overall corporate performance and employee engagement. However, there are instances when a company may need a culture change to adapt to […]
POST-MERGER PROCESS INTEGRATION
Mergers and acquisitions present several challenges for companies engaged in these undertakings. One of the biggest is process integration, which joins the policies, standards, and work procedures of two companies with different business cultures. Savvy businesses implement a post-merger process integration plan to make the transition much easier and less complicated. It starts with plan […]
10 WAYS TO ENSURE A SMOOTH TRANSITION INTO CULTURE CHANGE
Ensuring a smooth transition during a culture change is of paramount importance for companies aiming to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. Central to this process is the active involvement of all stakeholders, with a special emphasis on the crucial role staff members play. When stakeholders are given the opportunity to contribute to the transition, […]
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR PROCESS CHANGES
Change Management. Continuous Improvement. Process Optimization. If you’re Googling terms like these, you’re likely researching ways to refine your company’s practices. Your business could probably use a boost, too. Whatever your reasoning, it’s a fair bet that something has got to change. While change management is an umbrella term that refers to more sweeping, top-down […]
HOW TO MEASURE KPIS ON PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
You’ve done the hard work of reviewing your business’ processes and implementing improvements wherever possible. But now that you’ve done the work, how do you accurately measure whether it’s paying off? The answer is simple: Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs for short. In this article we’ll go over what KPIs are, how you can track […]