David Myer is an experienced internal communicator who understands businesses and business drivers. He has experience building businesses from 2-70 people and working with large organizations. He knows that effective communication is important but unusual, and that the medium and timing of messages matters. David has clear rules for good communications, such as understanding audiences, delivering appropriate messages, avoiding jargon, and explaining reasons for messages. His experience gives him a view of the big picture and understanding of change and communications.

1. David Myer
Internal communications

2. Informed and involved people
are happy and productive

3. Good communication is the secret

4. But good communication is unusual

5. David Myer
is an experienced
internal communicator
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6. He understands
Businesses
and business drivers…
Pasminco
Own business Citipower
built from 2 - 70 BP
people (when beards Telstra
were in) Alinta
United Energy
Museum Victoria
Paperlinx
Hyder Consulting
Community

7. He knows that some people
learn and respond best
to written words

8. Others, to pictorial messages

9. He knows the medium matters

10. Timing is important
No point in talking when nobody’s listening

11. David has clear rules that help
him build good communications.
For example:

12. Understand your audience(s)
Deliver appropriate messages

13. Be open to new ideas

14. Avoid jargon

15. Increase the effectiveness by explaining why

16. Do not fear
explaining the
downside

17. Keep it simple
These last few images are from www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/signlanguage and www.signspotting.com They are both great sites.

18. And know when it is better to say nothing

19. And lots, lots more
including:
It’s OK to break your own
rules when appropriate

20. David’s experience of business
gives him a clear view of the big picture
He understands change and communications
He has developed a
solid methodology with proven processes
He works well in teams…
…and on his own

21. David Myer
0414 96 80 93
davidmy@netspace.net.au