Melcrum reports that a recent study of young UK workers aged 18-24 shows that outdated management communication styles and lack of approachability are impediments to engagement. In addition, failing to involve employees is cited as a cause of cynicism.

http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/oldstyle.shtml?for_printing

A cautionary counter voice is emerging about over-reliance on Generational labeling. In an article in the 13 October AFR Boss Magazine, author Kate Crawford says “Generational groups are never natural entities; they are manufactured…most people resent being defined by generational stereotype”.

In the Sydney Morning Herald, author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves Lynn Truss poses a clearly worded agument that everyone has the right to be taught grammar!

“It’s high time we insisted that the issue of literacy has nothing to do with class, and that it just cannot be bad for a person to be able to express himself in his own language. People need to know how their language works; they have a right to know how their language works…[followed by a plug for the book]

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/10/11/1160246195650.html

IABC NSW in conjunction with AON Consulting are hosting an event with Russell Grossman, UK Change Communication expert. Russell, who led the cultural renewal program at the BBC will speak at an IABC function on Friday 27 October. Bookings are essential – full details at the IABCNSW site:
http://www.iabcnsw.com/default.asp?action=article&ID=148

OCTOBER 2006 IS ACCREDITATION MONTH
Thinking about becoming an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC)? Now is the time to act. IABC’s accreditation program offers professional communicators a way to demonstrate their ability to think and plan strategically and to successfully manage the skills essential to achieving effective organizational communication.
Submit your accreditation application and fee in October 2006 and receive a US$20 gift certificate to the IABC Knowledge Centre. In addition, your name will automatically be entered in a prize drawing for the chance to win:
One year of membership to IABC.
One regular conference registration to the IABC 2007 International Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
One registration for the IABC teleseminar “Developing Your Accreditation Portfolio.”
One coaching session with a member of the accreditation council.
An HP digital camera.
Visit http://www.iabc.com/abc/abcProCan.htm#abcAppForm to download an application form.

The NSW Chapter is hosting a free information session on October 18:

When: Wednesday 18 October, 12pm to 2pm
Where: QBE, 345
George St, Sydney
Asia Room, Level 7
BYO lunch. Seating is limited so be in quick!
Please RSVP to Simon Covill at scovill@cuscal.com.au by Friday 13
October.