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IABC International Conference

The IABC International Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

Conference Session: T8

T8 / Change initiatives since the IABC EXCEL Award

Date: Tuesday, 24 June
Time: 10–11:15 a.m.
Track: Change Management

Ever wonder what happens to former IABC EXCEL Award winners? Hear about the change initiatives that have occurred since Motorola’s Stu Reed received the prestigious IABC EXCEL Award in 2007. This session will discuss what Motorola leared about the critical role communication plays in the company’s ongoing transformation.

In this session, you will learn:

• Best practices in employee communication
• Strategies for leveraging limited resources
• The effectiveness of strategic communication

Presenter / Pattie Schiele / Illinois, USA, is director of employee communication at Motorola, where she has led teams that have earned IABC Gold and Silver Quill Awards, and supported an executive who received the 2007 IABC EXCEL Award for excellence in communication leadership. She has more than two decades of communication experience.