Speakers
Dominic Walters
In this discussion session, delegates will reflect in small groups at their tables on how internal communication skills and capabilities need to evolve to meet the changing needs of the profession and the business.
Building on the findings of the IOIC’s IC Skills Survey, the conversation will explore which skills matter most now and in the future, how AI and changing employer expectations may reshape the role of internal communication, and what practitioners can do to build the expertise, confidence and influence needed to remain effective and act as trusted advisers.
Dominic is President of the IOIC.
He has specialised in leadership and line manager communication and development for over 25 years. He has worked in senior ‘in-house’ roles and as a coach and consultant in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US, supporting leadership teams across a range of sectors.
He has also featured in print, podcast, TV and radio promoting effective leadership communication. Dominic has worked with leadership teams in finance, pharmaceuticals, engineering, healthcare and public sector.
Dominic is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and past national Chairman, Governance Adviser and Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication. He has developed the audiobook, ‘Leading Inside Out’ in conjunction with IOIC.
Jennifer is responsible for the leadership of IOIC, the only independent professional body solely dedicated to internal communication. IOIC is the voice of internal communication, setting standards for more than 70 years through qualifications, career development, thought leadership and best practice.
Prior to joining IOIC, Jennifer has worked for over 20 years in professional associations, most recently as Strategic Marketing & Sales Director at the Market Research Society, developing and leading on activities across marketing communications (both internal & external), careers, membership, professional development and publishing.