Communications Alumni Network

A blog for the global network of Northeastern organizational communicators

How organizations are preparing for the future of work

How organizations are preparing for the future of work

The media has been buzzing with reports of the ‘Great Resignation.’ COVID-19 has certainly changed the way many Americans think about work. Another consequence of the pandemic has been a seismic shift in how we think about workplace learning. This was the subject of a...

New research study explores impact of communication styles

New research study explores impact of communication styles

Can you describe your communication style? What does it even mean to have a communication style? And what are the benefits of becoming aware of your communication style? These questions are important to consider in today’s world of work, and they are the focus of a...

Just keep doing what interests you and good things will happen

Just keep doing what interests you and good things will happen

"As you go through the program, don’t worry about where you are going to end up. I always tell my students, just keep doing what interests you, what you love, and good things will happen.” Professor Patty Goodman offered this reassurance in early 2020, during an...