Free resources
Here at Elm, we are firm believers that we can all be better by sharing our knowledge and resources. We don’t want you to have to start from scratch when a few hints will get you started faster. Here are some free templates we have created and some resources we use on a regular basis.
External communications
Communication strategy template
If you need help getting started on a communications strategy, here is a template to ensure you cover all the basics.
Issues and crisis management protocol template
Part of managing your organisation’s reputation is ensuring that you can effectively handle an issue or crisis that comes your way. Having a clear issue and crisis communications protocol in place helps ensure that you will be ready. Here is a template to get you started.
Environmental scan template
One of the most overlooked elements of strategic communications is environmental scanning. We love the PESTLE framework as it’s easy but comprehensive so we’ve created a template with some questions to help get to your answers.
Social media channel plan
Many of us still struggle with how to manage social media effectively. Elm believes part of the answer is in using communication strategy fundamentals so here is a plan to help get you back on track.
Writing checklist
Whether you hate it or love it, writing is part of most people’s jobs. To help ensure you’re on the right track, download Elm’s writing checklist.
Internal communications
Creating a team leader toolkit can help you to efficiently and effectively engage with managers to ensure they are able to cascade corporate messages to their staff. It needs to be simple and easy to follow to ensure the best results.
Employee engagement plan
Internal communications has never been more challenging. The way we work is changing, and we need to change how we think about engaging our employees. Here is a short template to get your engagement plan started.
Facilitation
Team building activities
Love them or hate them, team building activities do work! They help to increase communication and connection in a team. We have put together a team building activities guide with some of the favourites that Melanie used regularly in her team planning days.
Online team building activities
In today’s world, when most of us work in a hybrid environment, you can’t do all of your team building face-to-face. Here are some ideas for team building activities online.
What makes a great facilitator?
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a novice, it’s always good to remember the basics of great facilitation. We put together a quick cheat sheet of the traits you need to be a great facilitator.
Behaviour change
Five principles of behaviour change
Five principles of behaviour change to keep in mind when you are developing your communication strategies.
Other people’s resources we love!
- If you are looking to evaluate your communication activities, you can’t go past the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications (AEMC) interactive framework.
- If you haven’t used Canva before, you are missing out! Use the free version to create your own social media posts, posters, and brochures. It is a simple and easy way to make your content look great.
- Grammarly – is great for checking your work for all things spelling and grammar.
- Don’t underestimate the power of new AI tools like ChatGPT to help you refine your writing, come up with new ideas or get a quick answer to a problem.