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The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a multi-service, 13,700-member not-for-profit worldwide organization and global network of more than 100 chapters. IABC provides professional products, services, leadership experiences, training activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence.
News from IABC International
With the highest level of membership in recorded history, IABC is looking to the future with a strategic plan and new initiatives to take the association to new heights. IABC's international executive board has approved a three-year strategic plan that builds upon member feedback collected over the last two years. This feedback drove IABC's branding initiative, which resulted in our current vision statement: IABC enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share and apply the world's best communication practices.
Four strategic goals have been identified for the next three years:
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IABC is a growing, global, member-focused network, serving multi-disciplinary communication professionals.
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IABC is the definitive resource for communication research and practices, engaging communicators at all stages of their careers.
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IABC builds influence and raises awareness of the value of communication inside and outside the profession.
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IABC enables members to succeed in performing their jobs and advancing their careers.
These goals serve as a roadmap for program planning to ensure that IABC's efforts stay focused on what matters to our members, including advocacy for the profession, support for chapters and regions, and helping members connect in more ways than ever. IABC staff is also working on enhancements to IABC's web site in early 2008 that will better reflect the new brand. The strategic plan will be posted in the members-only section of the IABC web site soon.
- 2008 Gold Quill Awards Call for Entries Now Open
It's time to get ready for the 2008 Gold Quill Awards, a mark of global distinction and the highest level of professional acknowledgement within business communication today.
Early bird deadline: 5 February 2008
Final deadline: 12 February 2008
Winners will be honored at a gala dinner and awards ceremony during IABC's international conference in New York City on 23 June 2008.
- 2008 Gold Quill Student Awards Call for Entries Now Open
The Gold Quill Student Awards program recognizes young talent, rewards excellence and showcases some of the best communication work from college students around the world. Any college or graduate student who does not have significant professional experience may enter.
Entering is a great way to help start a portfolio and the experience gained from entering an international competition looks great on a resume. Encourage any student chapters or colleges in your area to promote IABC's Student Gold Quill Awards.
Final deadline: 12 February 2008.
In other IABC news:
- New Global Trends track at IABC's 2008 International Conference
Mark your calendars for the 2008 International Conference, happening 22 - 25 June in New York City. The conference will focus on communicators as the catalysts for change in an interconnected world. The Global Trends track will cover communication issues that affect organizations, including demographic shifts, climate change and trust in brands and business. IABC is also moving toward a "green" conference experience in New York City with environmental initiatives that will prevent and reduce waste. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a community relations project on Friday, 20 June. Early registration and the preliminary program for the conference will be available in December. Plan to attend the IABC 2008 International Conference in the city that never sleeps!
- Communication World goes green
CW staff has decided to pursue the use of Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper and processes to print the magazine in 2008. The Forest Stewardship Council ensures that the paper comes from sustainably managed sources, by tracking it through the entire production process, from tree to press. The January/February issue of the magazine will examines the use of social media in organizations, particularly in internal communication. The issue will also include a special report on Europe and the Middle East.
- Get up to date with the latest techniques in communication research and measurement at IABC's Research and Measurement Conference, happening 14 - 16 November at the Hilton New York. This conference is designed for professionals with more than 10 years of experience in public relations, communication and/or marketing from corporations, agencies, not-for-profit organizations and government. Research & Measurement Conference attendees are typically employed by corporations as directors or vice presidents and manage internal and/or external communication. The conference provides opportunities to consider best practice applications, discuss professional issues with peers, consult with experts and make new business contacts.
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IABC has released a new communication template, Focus Group Essentials, authored by Michaela Hayes. The template will help you learn how to use focus groups to improve both internal and external communications, develop more effective and strategic communications and have a greater impact on your organization's or client's bottom line.
On-Line Bookstore
Get improved navigation and faster checkout with IABC's new online bookstore. The Knowledge Centre bookstore is your resource for best practices, templates, case studies and research in all disciplines of communication.
Current top sellers:
Vital Connections: Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders
by Steve Freeman and Linda Mastaglio, ABC
Learn how to create vital connections with the six common stakeholder groups that have the greatest influence on an organization's success.
Media Training with Excellence: A Balanced Approach
by Eric Bergman, ABC, APR, MC
This innovative toolkit will help you develop and deliver effective media spokesperson training for your organization and/or your clients.
The IABC Handbook of Organizational Communication
edited by Tamara Gillis, ABC, Ed.D.
IABC's comprehensive textbook offers 41 chapters, each by a different expert, that examine all the functional areas of organizational communication including internal communication, public relations, marketing and communication strategy. Published by Jossey-Bass.
Face-to-Face Communication Toolkit: Creating an Engaged Workforce
by Roger D'Aprix, ABC
This IABC classic offers all the materials you need to launch an effective face-to-face communication initiative in your organization. Includes PowerPoint presentations, handouts, leader's script and a pre-workshop questionnaire.
Find these and many other titles at www.iabc.com/publications.
For more information, go to IABC International
IABC Canada
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- IABC NL, 2007 International Small Chapter of the Year, invites you to Newfoundland & Labrador November 18-21, 2007, for a blast of fresh air! Plans are quickly coming together for this conference, which will feature a refreshing PD program, brave new ideas, and a lively social scene.
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