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   <title>Effective Business Communications Blog Page</title>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Communications Training</title>
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    <description>Communications training by Sandra Thornton&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/dg4JrfwTdqU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:33:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Services</title>
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    <description>Services provided by Sandra Thornton&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/Opv7mlGEgNo" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:13:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>is it  when "OR " what  to  communicate that has me ......</title>
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    <description>I had approximately 17+yrs in retail management, old school they call it. The company I worked in was downsized, then went bankrupt.  Because I had not&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/E-zfCJYNt_w" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:01:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Workplace Communication Suffered</title>
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    <description>After a company cancelled its annual emmployee meeting, Workplace communication and morale suffered. But there was a happy ending to this misguided internal communications strategy. Read to find out.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/fKYrYZaYxX0" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:32:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Effective Public Relations</title>
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    <description>Are your external communications creating effective public relations for your organization? Here's a step 
by step process and some valuable tips for effective corporate communications.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/rwq8dW6bcQc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:34:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>ROI Formula</title>
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    <description>Are you getting a return on investment from your business communications? Here's a three step roi formula for effective corporate communications.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/z4gB6jUyhbc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:58:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Internal Communication Tools</title>
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    <description>We all use essentially the same tools to communicate in organizations. The difference is how internal communication tools are used. A strategic approach is key.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/8zvpx-vezRg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:58:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Successful organizational change</title>
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    <description>Managing change in the workplace is a challenge. Here are five reasons why many change initiatves fail, and some strategies for successful organizational change.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/MG0Z1_K3lzc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:56:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Annual Meeting Venue Advice</title>
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    <description>Are you planning an annual meeting? Check out this venue advice from a seasoned pro. Tips on choosing the right meeting room facility.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/hc4FgEAIdv8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:28:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Fair disclosure as an internal communications strategy</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/My-LMZaCe1A/fair-disclosure.html</link>
    <description>When do you tell employees about an impending acquisition? Here's a brief case study and discussion on fair disclosure and the recommended internal communications strategy.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/My-LMZaCe1A" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Communications in Business Downturns</title>
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    <description>When times are tough, budgets are tight, and the future looks uncertain a reaction may be to cut back, but effective communications in business downturns are critical to maintain productivity, competitiveness, and to retain employees.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/6l7259nJ7yk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:35:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Effective Business Communications Blog Page</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/uAkl4s0Pmoc/Effective-Business-Communications-blog.html</link>
    <description>Subscribe to the Effective Business Communications Blog Page to receive immediate access to all site updates and new content.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/uAkl4s0Pmoc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Merger acquisition integration success</title>
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    <description>Many mergers and acquisitions fail. Communications can help you achieve merger acquisition integration success. Sandra Thornton can help.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/1sq69rHsXpM" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:18:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>SMART Communications: be Strategic</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/UToO-iXCMYA/smart-communications.html</link>
    <description>Strategic communication is the systematic planning, research, analysis, communication, integrated brand support, and measurement/evaluation for short or long term, internal or external communication programs.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/UToO-iXCMYA" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:33:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Organizational Communication Strategy</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/a_6MRyr_OQo/organizational-communication-strategy.html</link>
    <description>Using a five-step issues management process, Sandra Thornton can help your organization respond to emerging issues with an organizational communication strategy.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/a_6MRyr_OQo" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:24:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Some Facts About Sandra Thornton</title>
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    <description>This page about Sandra Thornton reveals that she is an accomplished individual with broad communications, public relations, and management experience in both public and private sector settings.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/JEtuLrDXyJs" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:36:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Effective Business Communications</title>
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    <description>A focused business strategy is a key element for success and a sustainable competitive advantage. Well-defined strategic communications are critical.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/v7-mRyJPU7k" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:13:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Verification</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/n15ZAq1QwxU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Public Relations Case Studies: Tales from the Trenches</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/vdEKhmcjaW4/public-relations-case-studies.html</link>
    <description>Public relations case studies and brief glimpses at communications successes and failures.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/vdEKhmcjaW4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>An Internal Communications Strategy Makes a Difference</title>
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    <description>In every organization, large or small, information is shared. Keeping people informed and allowing them to be heard are critical components of a successful internal communications strategy.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/y2NQGDQXs2g" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>I Heard it Through the Grapevine</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/r1hr4sBNHs8/i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine.html</link>
    <description>Rumors can and do spread like wildfire. What can you do as a professional communicator to prevent the spread of negative rumors?&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/r1hr4sBNHs8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Contact Me</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/qLCZerbB50A/contact-me.html</link>
    <description>Contact Sandra Thornton for information about how she can make a major difference for your company or organization.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/qLCZerbB50A" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Community Service</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/z8bj8uBF4Bw/community-service.html</link>
    <description>Sandra Thornton has believed in the importance of community service and has served her community in a variety of ways.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/z8bj8uBF4Bw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Comments Thank You Page</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/KiFe51rTsEs/Case_Study_Comments-thankyou.html</link>
    <description>&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/KiFe51rTsEs" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What is APR?</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/4knnakegsIk/what-is-apr.html</link>
    <description>What is APR? The letters APR after a person's name indicate that they are accredited in public relations by the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) or the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/4knnakegsIk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Informative Speeches and Seminars Written and Presented by Sandra Thornton</title>
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    <description>Here is a list of speeches and seminars written, prepared, and delivered by Sandra Thornton. Looking for an accomplished presenter for your event?&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/Z_k541hqJnk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Share Your Story</title>
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    <description>This is the place to share  your story about communications disasters and successes.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/kOPjLFAuaOY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Resistance to Organizational Change</title>
    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~3/eqHPDgCYfoU/resistance-to-organizational-change.html</link>
    <description>An example of an organization communicating in a way that retains and builds employee trust and confidence, and manages resistance to organizational change.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/eqHPDgCYfoU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Strategic Communication is SMART Communications</title>
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    <description>Strategic communication is SMART communications. It's the systematic planning, research, analysis, integrated brand support, and measurement/evaluation for short or long term, internal or external communication programs.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/w_M06s88W4Y" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Increasing Your Employee Turnover Rate</title>
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    <description>Abysmal communications will increase your employee turnover rate! Read the case study to understand some causes of employee turnover.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/3yLTzB388SI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Thank you for your comment!</title>
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    <description>Thank you for your comment!&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/B06bwVVyefI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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    <title>Award Winning Communications</title>
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    <description>Awards are presented for excellence. Sandra Thornton's award winning communications work as won many distinguised awards over the years.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Effective-Business-Communications-Blog/~4/1mHdNE0xFvI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:58 GMT</pubDate>
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