9th Annual Strategic Internal Communications - East (2022)
9th Annual Strategic Internal Communications - East (2022)
Successful Strategies To Engage, Inspire, And Retain Employees In A Hybrid and Inclusive Workplace
July 19, 2022 - July 21, 2022 | Boston
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Pre-Conference Workshop Day: Tuesday, July 19
Main Two-Day Conference: Wednesday, July 20
Thursday, July 21
The #1 Top-Rated Conference For Internal Communications. Join Your Peers In Boston To Reconnect, Share Stories And Hear The Latest Best Practices For Engaging Your Employees!
In this 3-Day Conference, you will have the opportunity to catch up with your peers, learn about the challenges they’re facing—and the tactics they’re using to overcome them.
The communications world has been flipped upside down these past two years and this conference will outline practical and tactical solutions to help you:
Draft a clear and informative internal communications strategy that includes WFH policies, time-off, and travel safety protocols
Use the right communication tools and channels for your employees—keeping them simple and easy to adopt
Adjust to the new normal while providing employees with grace during these challenging times
Ensure employees participate and stay engaged wherever they are
Receive—and respond to—employee questions and concerns in a timely manner
Personalize and prioritize messages to avoid communication overload
Make communications visual when possible—digital signage, videos, internal social networks, and more
Put strategies and resources in place to communicate with a divided, blended and dispersed workforce
Develop and provide consistent messaging across channels and departments to avoid any miscommunication
Keep communication open and transparent in order to build honest relationships
Reach employees at all levels
Benefits Of Attending This ALI Conference
Access to tactical presentations with real examples and proven strategies
Networking list for attendees to continue the conversation after the Conference
Interactive, hands-on breakout sessions allowing you to work with your communication and HR peers
Certificate of attendance for CEU’s
Opportunity to meet your peers face-to-face while remaining safe
Recording of the Conference after the event ends
Guaranteed extensive, how-to instruction that you can use immediately
Opportunity to have your most pressing issues on the topic answered in real-time
This isn’t a passive experience! You will be encouraged to ask questions and will have many opportunities to interact with your peers.
Leave with a thorough understanding of the competencies covered and how they apply or can be applied in your work context.
Past Strategic Internal Communications – East Conferences
Who Should Attend
This Conference is designed for Directors, Managers, Vice Presidents, Specialists, Officers, Leaders and Consultants in:
Internal Communications
Executive Communications
Speechwriting
Employee Engagement
Brand Communication
Strategic Communications
Employee Communications
Intranet Communications
Digital Communications
Global Communications
Organizational Development
Training & Development
Corporate Communicators
Employee Relations
Public Relations
Strategic Planning
Benefits of a 3-day All-Access Pass
Maximize your time by signing up for our Pre-Conference Workshops on Tuesday, July 19.
These consultant-led workshops will prepare you for the main event, provide you with practical answers to questions that keep you up at night, and inspire you to creatively tackle your most pressing internal communication challenges.
This year’s workshop leaders include:
Kevin Finke, Experience Willow
Ethan McCarty, Integral
Lizabeth Wesely-Casella, L-12 Services
Andrew Blotky, Azure Leadership Group
We’ll wrap up Tuesday with a networking reception and dinner out on the town!
Learn from
Would you like to hear how others are defining and creating an employee experience aligned with their organization’s values and goals?
Are you struggling to maintain your culture with a hybrid workforce?
Want to know how to measure the effectiveness of various communications channels—like email, social and apps?
Are you looking for models of diversity, equity & inclusion communication strategies?
Do you want to see practical examples of what leading communicators are doing to keep their employees informed and engaged in 2022?
Are you seeking innovative storytelling techniques that help build authentic connections in your workforce?
Trying to get your executives to embrace new ways of communicating?
Looking for new ideas to revamp your content strategy?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then this event is for you!
Click To Download These FREE Resources From Our Sponsors
Patrick McHugh
Manager, U.S Zone & Field Communications Alignment McDonald’s
Elizabeth (Grenier) Moderski
Senior Manager, Internal Communications Planet Fitness
Mark Robbins
Field Communications Manager McDonald’s
Bree Balchunas
Senior Director, Communications Hilton Grand Vacations
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
OUR PARTNERS
Safe Gathering Protocols:
The conference venue, Omni Parker House, does NOT require proof of vaccination or a negative test. Proof of vaccination and masks are generally NOT required in the Boston area.
We know the internal communications community values in-person collaboration. We’re committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees.
We will be following current CDC recommendations and local guidelines to ensure a great experience, along with putting in place measures to keep you safe during the ongoing pandemic.
If this shift in protocol impacts your decision to attend, we invite you to purchase the pre-recorded content pass.
For the most up-to-date requirements and updates, please visit the CDC website.
Thank you for your support and collaboration in making this an event you can attend safely and confidently!
What People are Saying
“I loved how intimate this workshop day was. I really enjoyed talking with and connecting with peers in the breakout groups!”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Love the variety of speakers! Great expertise and very engaging – great to know we’re all in this together. Left the conference feeling valued as an internal communicator and not so alone. Thank you!!!”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“I thought the content was really outstanding. Such good case studies with really applicable tools and tips from all of the speakers.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Liked the short, easy to digest presentations!”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“The session content was very relevant and timely. The data presentation had a ton of actionable insight.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“I had a fantastic time at the conference! I learned so much valuable information and am hoping to make this an annual conference.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Great, varied content….energized me! I’m inspired to take all of this back to DaVita.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Valuable information shared. Intimate setting made it easier to share challenges and successes.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“I was blown away by the strategic internal communications conference, the entire experience was amazing.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
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Pre-Conference Workshops: Find Out Why ALI Workshops Are Consistently Rated As Valuable Time Spent! - 07/19/2022
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast & Coffee
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you meet your workshop leader and fellow attendees.
Stop by the registration desk to sign-in and pick up your materials for the next 3 days.
We'll kick things off at 8:00!
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Uncovering the Hidden Treasures Buried in the Hearts and Minds of Your Workforce
Conference Chair: Kevin Finke, Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow
If you want to strike gold with your communications today, it’s essential you start with the needs and feelings of the employees experiencing them. At his design firm, Kevin helps his HR and Communications clients uncover the hidden treasures that make employees tick. Using a simple design method called an Empathy Map, he and his partners dig into the hearts and minds of employees and leaders alike to creatively design their solutions from the inside-out.
In this 90-minute deep-dive session, you will:
Be introduced to empathy maps and experience real-world stuff born from them
Work with peers to create an empathy map and come up with new solutions to your pressing communications challenges
Participate in a live breakout retrospective to share creative ideas and learnings
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Morning Refreshments & Networking Break
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers as we switch over to the next workshop
9:45 am - 11:15 am
Employees Are Giving Employers A Performance Review
Ethan McCarty, CEO | Integral
Two members of Integral will share year-over-year trends and insights from the Integral Employee Activation Index with data from our July 2021, January 2022, and April/May 2022 survey. Areas of focus include the alignment of employee/employer values, mindsets, and positive/negative behaviors.
Our findings and analysis provide diagnostics and takeaways that impact the employee experience. The session will use a 10-question in-session diagnostic tool focused around key research findings. Attendees will learn how to assess opportunities and risks for employee engagement at their organization, and how to use those to boost engagement and positive behaviors.
You will learn:
How to measure employee sentiment to find and the gaps
How to assess and examine the intersection of organizational and employee personal values
The kinds of organizational rituals that build and reinforce values, connection, and positive behaviors
Communications tools organizations can use to help employees take care of their good health and well-being and to reinforce that as an organizational value
This workshop will include:
Attendee ice breaker and introductions
Overview of the Integral Employee Activation Index components
values alignment, daily mindset and behavior, children in the household, generational differences, digital behavior, inviting in identity
Case study examining how Integral put their own Index into action
Small group exercises with report outs
Demonstration of a few key Comm Tech tools
11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone—Reservations Are Booked!
Reservations have been made at a number of local restaurants.
Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local Boston hot spot!
**Everyone is financially responsible for their own lunch.
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Beyond The Great Resignation: Positioning Your Organization to Attract & Retain High-Caliber Talent
Lizabeth Wesely-Casella, Founder & CEO | L-12 Services
Solve the problem of low functioning teams by leveraging institutional knowledge to create clear communication channels, workflows, and exceptional employee satisfaction. You can retain or attract high-caliber talent, reduce production times, and increase staff loyalty by engaging in activities that make your teams feel heard. This workshop provides valuable ideas and resources for you to make an immediate impact and will position your organization as the ‘must get interview’ for the next stage—The Great Renaissance.
In this deep dive workshop you will learn:
Low-cost tools and activities to increase employee engagement.
See how these, and other activities, helped an international NGO reverse attrition to become one of the ‘go to’ humanitarian support organizations during the Ukraine/Poland crises.
Develop a plan to strategically reach your teams “where they are” to mine critical information.
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Afternoon Refreshments & Stretch Break
Refresh your coffee and grab a sweet treat—you're in the home stretch!
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Leadership Communications at Scale
Andrew Blotky, Communications Expert & Leadership Coach | Azure Leadership Group
The last two years have shown a spotlight on how important leadership communication is, and how all of us need to re-think the ways we connect with and inspire our teams and organizations. Communicating with clarity, confidence, and authenticity is a core part of being an effective and inspiring leader, especially in times of changing workplace rules and norms.
In this workshop, we will touch on the foundational aspects of how to re-think the way you communicate and why it's important in a time of hybrid work, best practices of leaders across industries and levels, and how communication is fundamental to an organizational culture that's inclusive and thriving.
Participants will get:
A new framework for thinking about how they can communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity
An easy-to-use model for developing your own quick communications plan
Tips and tricks to connect with your audience, whether 1 or 1000, in a way that feels natural and comfortable to you
This workshop is meant for anyone who wants to get better at communicating as a leader, and for those who may want to support other leaders in communicating more effectively at work.
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Close Of Workshops
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Networking Reception For Workshop Attendees @ hotels "the Last Hurrah Bar"
Cheers to a great day full of content!
Join us in the hotel lobby main bar for complimentary drinks and networking with your peers.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner With A Group—Reservations Have Been Made To Take In The Sights of Boston
First time in Boston? Want to get out of the hotel? Meet your peers in the lobby at 6:00.
You'll be heading out to dinner at a local hot spot as you take in the sights of the city.
Day 1: General Sessions - 07/20/2022
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration: Badges, Bagels, & Beverages
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you meet your fellow attendees.
Sign-in, pick up your materials and enjoy a continental breakfast before we start the day.
Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors!
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Chairperson's Welcome & Speed Networking
Conference Chair: Kevin Finke, Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow
Welcome to the 9th Annual Strategic Internal Communications conference. In this fast-paced forum, you'll get to know your fellow peers, their biggest internal communications challenges, and a few fun facts.
9:00 am - 9:35 am
Orchestration in Unordinary Times: We Must Be More Than Just Communicators
Patrick McHugh, Manager, U.S Zone & Field Communications Alignment | McDonald's
Mark Robbins, Field Communications Manager | McDonald’s
The last two years have taught us plenty in the realm of strategic communications and streamlined many of the procedures and norms we grew accustomed to in our roles pre-pandemic, and today’s world looks much different than what we were accustomed to two years ago. In the era of WebEx, Zoom, MS Teams, remote work, virtual interactions – how do we ensure a top-down, bottoms-up approach to strategic alignment that helps drive business initiatives and keeps all stakeholders focused and moving in the same direction with the education and empowerment to go out and execute our strategic communications goals?
One key is remaining hyper-focused on cross-functional orchestration, ensuring all parties have insight and education into the company’s vision for success, and as communicators, we are often the central nervous system that touches all other functions within our respective organizations. It’s important that we are educators of and advocators for our strategic goals. So how do we achieve this level of orchestration…
Key Session Takeaways
We must be more than just communicators – we strive to be strategic partners to our internal and external stakeholders to help realize the company’s vision and goals
In a hybrid workforce, we must emphasize the top-down, bottom-up approach to make smarter, well-informed strategic decisions that take into account field and home office variables
We must maintain ‘thoughtful nimbleness’ with our strategies and our approach to achieving our goals
9:35 am - 10:15 am
Engaging Employees Before, During and After Announcing an Acquisition
Bree Balchunas, Senior Director, Communications | Hilton Grand Vacations
The moment you announce an acquisition--or any major change in your company--your company culture immediately changes. We'll share our insights and deliverables on how we supported employees before, during and after the announcement of an acquisition, including many of the deliverables and new tools communications we set up.
Throughout our case study, we’ll share many examples, insights and lessons learned, including:
Ideas on how to announce any change within your organizations
Detailed example of our communication change plan
Insights and examples into ways we announced changed other than email
Sneak peek at our “postcard” campaign to unite our teams
Ideas and tactics that helped us get leader buy-in across the company
Some of our roadblocks and how we pushed through them
What’s next for us as we continue to move forward
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Challenges in Internal Communications and How to Solve for Them!
While you enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments our Sponsor will present to you a bonus session.
Join Amanda Berry, Corporate Communications Manager with Simpplr for Challenges in Internal Communications and How to Solve for Them!
Internal communication has a direct impact on an organization’s success. When done well, it builds employee engagement, company culture, and trust in leaders. Part of any good strategy is being able to recognize and solve for some of IC’s biggest challenges.
In this session, learn strategies, insights, and tactics for tackling some of IC’s biggest challenges.
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Morning Refreshments, Networking Break + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers.
Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors and be sure to fill out your evaluation forms.
10:50 am - 11:25 am
If You Build It, They Will Come: A Strategy For Improving Technology Adoption
Toni Weber, Product Owner & Technology Adoption Lead | Nationwide
Over the past 90 years, focusing on customers and valuing people have helped Nationwide become one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world. Technology Adoption Enablement Toolkit rollout for Digital Workplace Technology space at Nationwide shaping the future of the internal user experience no matter where they log in from.
Key Takeaways:
New ideas for designing products and services around the associate experience
How to differentiate operational and adoption metrics
Tactics for driving adoption, using a tailored approach
M365 Tookit Integrations
11:25 am - 12:00 pm
Inside Out: Turning Employees Into Brand Advocates
Elizabeth (Grenier) Moderski, Senior Manager, Internal Communications | Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is an American franchisor and operator of fitness centers based in Hampton, New Hampshire. 2,000+ clubs making it one of the largest fitness club franchises by number of members and locations. Their mission is to enhance people's lives and create a healthier world. The PF Purpose strategy guides this employees in three areas that are fundamentally interconnected. This session will use innovative internal storytelling to create employee branding and marketing opportunities that support the "Judgement Free" atmosphere.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Interactive Session : Creating Combo Meal Menu for Your Internal Comms (no cooking involved!)
With numerous communication channels and countless ways to share information, it's easy to overwhelm employees with messages that are indiscernible from noise. At the same time, internal communicators face a barrage of communication requests from business partners and leaders every day. With everything IC folks juggle on a given day, developing a custom communication game plan for each request is daunting.
In this engaging breakout, Pinaki Kathiari, CEO of digital communications agency Local Wisdom, takes the concept of restaurant combo meals to internal communications, empowering business partners and leaders to choose from "pre-packaged" communication plans that match their needs. Think of it as a “Communications Combo Menu,” a tool that helps internal communication teams and their business partners conveniently and quickly define a communications plan based on the messaging, urgency, and channels at their disposal. This framework can speed up processes, manage workloads more effectively, and start with a foundation of best practices.
You'll walk out of this interactive session with:
The value of packaging your communication solutions
A way to identify and create your comms combo meals
A plan for integrating those into your process and making the most of them
Just in time to get you ready for lunch ☺
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone—Reservations Are Booked!
Reservations have been made at a number of local restaurants.
Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local Boston hot spot! **Everyone is financially responsible for their own lunch.
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Mini Workshop: Say This, Not That | A Brilliant Approach To Inclusive Communications
In the world of employee engagement, there are few topics as critical and dynamic as the language we use to communicate inclusively with diverse employee groups. Using inclusive language is a great way to show, not just tell, your organizational values.
In this interactive workshop, communications and DEI expert, Farida Habeeb, Ph.D., will break down why inclusive communications matter—and what kinds of language you should (and shouldn’t) use in your employee communications.
Come ready to ask questions, push back, and learn!
2:40 pm - 3:15 pm
Extend your Reach and Drive Results by Narrowing Your Focus and Building a Team of IC Ambassadors
Lara Smith, Director, Communications | Somatus, Inc.
The nation's leading and largest value-based kidney care company is going to share with you how to build your own team of internal communications ambassadors.
This session will share :
Establish Areas of IC Focus
From the Top, Across the Org, and On the Ground
Get Leaders Bought In and Doing Your Work For You
Effective Leader Comm Tools
Spotlight Success to Build Ambassadors
Online Promos
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Refreshments, Networking Break + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers.
Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors!
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Inside Look at Top Internal Communication Tools + Technologies: Q&A & Live Demos
Joey Levi, VP of Pre Sales | LumApps
Muriel Clauson, Co-Founder & CEO | Anthill
Steven Gregoire, Business Development Executive | PoliteMail Software
Amy Jenkins, Director of Client Success & Strategy | theEMPLOYEEapp
Choosing the right channel for your employees is half the battle. Take a deeper look at the tools available for you to engage, inspire, and motivate your employees. In this "no-pressure" setting, you'll be able to ask your most pressing questions and receive honest feedback.
Grab your gaming app as you visit each solution provider in order to be entered to win at the end of the conference!
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Interactive Thought Leadership Panel
Cooper Lefler, Culture Team Lead | Veterans United
Joey Levi, VP of Pre Sales | LumApps
Muriel Clauson, Co-Founder & CEO | Anthill
Monique da Silva, SVP, Corporate & Scientific Communications | AVROBIO
Jordan Franklin, VP, Change Management & Communication | Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
In this "no-pressure" setting, you'll be able to ask your most pressing questions and receive honest feedback from your peers.
Moderator: Ann Melinger, CEO | Brilliant Ink
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Close Of Day 1—Join Us For A Networking Reception @ Parkers Bar
Don't stop the conversation!
Join us at the lobby bar as you network with your peers and sponsors in the adjacent at the #ALI_IC reception.
Participate in raffles, sign-up for dinner with your peers, and get your vocal cords ready for the Annual Kung-Fu Karaoke Party!
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner With A Group—Reservations Have Been Made
Want to keep the conversation going? Join a group of attendees for dinner at a local Boston hot spot. Sign-up with an ALI team member to join a group at tonight's dine-around. Reservations have been made. **Everyone is on their own financially.
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Annual #ALIcomms Hong Kong Karaoke Outing (Optional)
For some this may not be your first time—for others, you're in for a treat.
Local Wisdom invites you to join in on one of the greatest #ALIComms traditions: Kung Fu Karaoke!
For some, this may not be your first time… and for others, you're in for a treat! We expect to see videos and hear stories tomorrow from all who participate.
We expect to see videos and hear stories tomorrow from those who participate.
Named "Best Karaoke Bar" by Boston Magazine - come experience why we are a local favorite!
Breakfast, Bagels, & Beverages & Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you network with fellow attendees on this final day.
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Day 2 Kick Off & Chairperson Address
Conference Chair: Kevin Finke, Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow
With a day, or two if you joined us in the workshops, under your belt you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Together we will recap yesterday's top takeaways and set the stage for this final day of learning.
9:00 am - 9:35 am
Wolfpack at Work: Building Community and Employee Engagement Through Digital Storytelling
Suzanne Stanard, Internal Communications Lead | NC State University
Suzanne Stanard, Internal Communications Lead & Bulletin Editor | NC State University
NC State is such a large, multifaceted university that it's been my goal from day one to help break down silos and build community. The pandemic presented even more (unanticipated, but valuable) opportunities to launch new communications initiatives that connect and celebrate our faculty and staff. In this session, we'll dig into a few different story series to uncover how they've increased employee engagement, driven web traffic and helped improve morale during an exceptionally challenging time.
9:35 am - 9:50 am
Morning Refreshments, Networking Break + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers.
Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors and be sure to fill out your evaluation forms.
9:50 am - 10:25 am
The Dynamic Intersection of Change Management and Communications: A Catalyst for Employee Engagement and Innovation
Alice Grey Harrison, Managing Partner | AGH Consulting
From the Great Resignation to employee driven workplace decisions never has there been a time in recent history when organizations have faced such intense levels of change.
Join this session to learn how leading change with deeply aligned communications can break through the noise to be the tipping point for:
Employee engagement
Retention
Innovation
10:25 am - 11:05 am
Interactive Group Breakout Session: “North Star” BCAT & Beyond: Culture in Action
Mark Iorio, Managing Partner | BCAT Partners
The Brand and Culture Alignment Toolkit (BCAT) was designed to bring teams into alignment around their collective purpose and inspire each member to become the best version of themselves, in support of the people and communities they serve.
Leave this interactive session with new ways for:
Unifying disparate teams
Engaging (or re-engaging) your people
Stimulating collaboration
Inspiring continuous self-improvement
Fostering open communication, willing collaboration, and innovation
Shifting behavior from negative to positive by breaking down silos and overcoming passive aggressive behavior
Increase productivity and overall company performance
11:05 am - 11:25 pm
Morning Refreshments, Networking Break + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers.
Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors!
11:25 am - 12:00 pm
Internal Marketing: The Right Message To The Right Person
Michael Powers, Chief of Staff | Wayfair
Jane Violette, Program Manager, Internal Communication | Toast, INC
We empower the restaurant community to delight their guests, do what they love, and thrive. So, let’s take that same strategy internal by taking a marketing approach to internal communications.
This session will answer the below questions:
How do you apply segmentation?
How do you send the right message to the right person?
How do you send it at the right time?
How to increase internal audience engagement?
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone—Reservations Are Booked!
Reservations have been made at a number of local restaurants.
Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local Boston hot spot!
**Everyone is financially responsible for their own lunch.
1:30 pm - 2:05 pm
How Podcasts Create A New Employee Experience
Jordan Franklin, VP, Change Management & Communication | Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Why does your employee experience look and feel different than the consumer experience? A powerful way to bridge the gap is through the use of podcast, but it is easy for this fresh new tool to blend in with the old. This session will discuss how to ensure podcasting success from pitch to implementation to expansion using examples within a $20B company going through Transformation.
You will also learn about:
Selling the idea of internal podcasting to leadership
Why podcasting is a good fit for frontline employees
What not to do with your podcasts
2:05 pm - 2:35 pm
Rapid-Fire Panel: Get Your Biggest Communications Questions Answered
Wendy Englebardt, Internal Communications Director | Monster
Sarah Livingston, Manager, Commercial Communications | Alkermes
Erica Hersh, Senior Content Manager | Boston Medical Center
Steven Gregoire, Business Development Executive | PoliteMail Software
Victoria Dew, SCMP, CEO | Dewpoint Communications
You've submitted your biggest internal communication challenges, you've continued to submit questions over the past 24 hours, and this is your opportunity to get answers to those questions. With an expert speaker panel with a variety of experience levels—you're bound to takeaway practical ideas that will immediately enhance your internal communications strategies.
Amy Jenkins Director of Client Success & Strategy | theEMPLOYEEapp
Cooper Lefler Culture Team Lead | Veterans United
Lara Smith Director, Communications | Somatus, Inc.
Alice Grey Harrison Managing Partner | AGH Consulting
Ann Melinger CEO | Brilliant Ink
Andrew Blotky Communications Expert & Leadership Coach | Azure Leadership Group
Victoria Dew, SCMP CEO | Dewpoint Communications
Conference Chair: Kevin Finke Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow
Ethan McCarty CEO | Integral
What People are Saying
“I loved how intimate this workshop day was. I really enjoyed talking with and connecting with peers in the breakout groups!”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Love the variety of speakers! Great expertise and very engaging – great to know we’re all in this together. Left the conference feeling valued as an internal communicator and not so alone. Thank you!!!”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“I thought the content was really outstanding. Such good case studies with really applicable tools and tips from all of the speakers.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Liked the short, easy to digest presentations!”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“The session content was very relevant and timely. The data presentation had a ton of actionable insight.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“I had a fantastic time at the conference! I learned so much valuable information and am hoping to make this an annual conference.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Great, varied content….energized me! I’m inspired to take all of this back to DaVita.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“Valuable information shared. Intimate setting made it easier to share challenges and successes.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
“I was blown away by the strategic internal communications conference, the entire experience was amazing.”
ALI Strategic Internal Communications Conference Attendee
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Our app allows you to target information to your employees when and where they need it on their smartphone, tablet, or computer, and empower leaders and frontline managers to engage and activate employees across the organization. Unlike most traditional communications channels, theEMPLOYEEapp creates a customized, branded experience for employees, encouraging your workforce to join together in a single, centralized channel.
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Founded in 2014, Simpplr’s modern intranet platform accelerates employee engagement, collaboration, and productivity. The company has raised a total of $61.1 million from Tola Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Still Venture Capital. Simpplr is headquartered virtually with offices in California and India, and is a recipient of the 2021 Inc. Magazine Great Places to Work Award. For more information, visit https://www.simpplr.com.
Simpplr is headquartered in Redwood City, CA with an office in Gurgaon, India, and is backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Still Venture Capital. Visit simpplr.com and join the conversation on Twitter @simpplr.
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LumApps aligns the modern enterprise workforce through better communication, engagement, organization and work. The company’s leading intranet and employee experience platform intelligently connect people, information and applications to deepen business relationships and grow institutional knowledge and productivity. Available across devices and languages, LumApps is an open, multi-tenant platform built for enterprise scale and flexibility. LumApps is counted on by over four million users spanning the world’s top enterprises, from Airbus to Zendesk.
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The Anthill Team All Has One Thing In Common – We Have All Been Deskless Workers And/Or Have Loved Ones Who Are Deskless Workers. We Get What It’s Like. Understanding And Caring For The Deskless Workforce Is A Hallmark Of Our Team, Our Product, And Our WHY.
Our founders, Muriel and Young Jae, have a shared passion to build solutions that made work better. They met in a PhD program studying industrial-organizational psychology (aka: the science of people at work). They spent six years together doing field research with deskless workers, studying people science and machine learning methods, and working with companies implementing solutions to help them engage and retain their toughest to reach employees. All of this work culminated in a decision to take the solutions they had developed and create a scalable software that more companies and employees could benefit from.
In February of 2020, Anthill was born.
Right away, companies saw the value of what Anthill was doing and the impact it has on organizations. We’ve grown fast and are now a team of 32 with office in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Yerevan. And we are just getting started!
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A legendary symbol in downtown Boston since 1855, Omni Parker House boasts old-world charm and elegance accompanied by all of the modern conveniences of a world-class establishment. The hotel is nestled in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, located along the Freedom Trail and at the foot of Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Day 1: General Sessions - 07/20/2022 | Alcott Room
Day 2: General Sessions - 07/21/2022 | Alcott Room
About Boston:
Famous for its hospitality and friendly spirit, Greater Boston is one of the premier meeting destinations in the United States. Known as the "Athens of America," Boston's renowned medical and educational institutions have helped to make it an international center of learning and intellectualism.
Boston, Massachusetts has a thriving economy, history and charm which make it ideal for both business and pleasure. Each year, it welcomes over 19 million visitors, convention delegates and business travelers. Learn more about Boston
A dedicated website is now available for attendees to book hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made starting Monday, May 16th at this web address below.Please book online or call the hotel by Friday, June 24thto make your reservations at the discounted group rate of $239 per night. If calling, please mention the “9th Annual SIC/Advanced Learning Institute” group rate.
We will be following current CDC recommendations and local guidelines to ensure a great experience, along with putting in place measures to keep you safe during the ongoing pandemic.
The conference venue, Omni Parker House, does NOT require proof of vaccination or a negative test. Proof of vaccination and masks are generally NOT required in the Boston area.
Included With Your 3 Day In-Person Pass:
Contact list for future networking
Link to presentations and resources
Certificate of completion for CEUs
Breakout groups to talk with peers
Interactive Workshops
Peer Case Studies
Networking Breakouts
Networking Reception
Coffee & Refreshments
Continental Breakfast
Post-Event Live Event Recording
*BONUS* 1 comp pass to attend any 2022 virtual event!
Included With Your 2 Day In-Person Pass:
Contact list for future networking
Link to presentations and resources
Certificate of completion for CEUs
Breakout groups to talk with peers
Peer Case Studies
Networking Breakouts
Networking Reception
Coffee & Refreshments
Continental Breakfast
Included With Your 2 Day Pre-Recorded Pass:
This registration option allows you to watch pre-recorded sessions from the comfort and convenience of your home or office, whenever you’d like, through your personal computer or mobile device, This pass includes access to:
16 Hours Of On-Demand Training
10 Pre-Recorded Case Studies
1 Workshop
2 Thought Leadership Panels
1 Top Communications Tools Demo
16 Hours Of On-Demand Training
Link To Presentations & Resources
Certificate Of Completion For CEUs
*Your pre-recorded conference registration includes access to all recordings after the event concludes. Available approximately 1 week from the event close. All recorded sessions will be available for you to access at no additional charge until 12/31/22*
Additional Ways To Save*:
Alumni Rate: Past ALI conference attendees may use Promo Code "ALUM200" to receive $200 off. Contact us if you have questions.
Team Discounts: Attend this training with your colleagues. Contact us for promotion codes.
Team of 2 save $200 each, Team of 3 save $300 each, Team of 4 register for 3 and the 4th registration is free.
Non Profit/Government Discount: Contact us to receive your promotion code for $200 off.
*Applies to in-person tickets only
Vendor Rates:
Non-sponsoring vendors are required to pay a registration fee for the 2-day conference of $3,495. Contact us connect@aliconferences.com for the vendor registration link.
Terms & Conditions of Your Registration
PAYMENT
Payment is due two weeks prior to the event. If payment has not been received two weeks before the event, a credit-card hold, training form, or purchase order will be taken to ensure your space.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may make substitutions at any time; please notify us as soon as possible. If you cancel (in writing) more than two weeks prior to the conference a refund will be provided less a $295 administration fee. Registered delegates who do not attend or who cancel two weeks prior to the conference or less will be issued a credit memo. Credit memos will be valid for one year from date of issuance and can be used by anyone in your organization.
PROGRAM CHANGES
Advanced Learning Institute, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers, or to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee if a program is canceled. If a program is not held for any reason, A.L.I.’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only.
Testimonials
"You all really pulled together an impressive group of folks. I loved speaking with the Salesforce and Amazon communication teams. I always feel that I take more than I give at these meetings, thank you for making it time well spent."—Vice President, Organizational Communications, American Cancer Society
"This is the conference where innovators of our industry will convene & shape the blueprint for the modern communications function in the age of digital. This is the conference for you if you dare to challenge the status quo."—Senior Vice President, Corporate & Digital Communications Group, Mastercard
"I loved the conference! I think the line-up was terrific and representative of all sizes of businesses which I think makes it useful for everyone and helps broaden the talking points & open up different scenarios on the overarching topic."—Manager, Corporate Communications, Scripps Network Interactive
