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pathfinders 63 COMMUNICATION PATHFINDERS
A network of upcoming energised talent sponsored by the CEO as
business pathfinders (finding the way through). The task to be
advocates for change, lead as role models and promoters of business
priorities across the business. The aim is to get the talented middle
managers involved in engaging employees and improving their
communication skills. Also the role encourages more senior
ownership, buy in and commitment to business programmes.
PATHFINDER = TALENT
Direct, Lead, Advocate, Inspire, Engage, Role Model, Support
1. To provide Internal Communications with ideas/ feedback on engaging management
audiences on their role to lead the business.
2. To provide feedback to Communications on the business environment.
3. To engage peers in supporting and delivering programmes and key business priorities by
selling them on the value of the them.
4. To lead by example – live the values.
5. To promote campaign messages and build momentum.
6. To notice and recognise when others live the values.
7. Support and mentor your Champions network.
8. Support business Orientation/ Induction programmes.
9. As future senior leaders of the business to learn about: driving change, generating and
delivering on ideas, engaging audiences, developing great influencing and communication
skills and the value of IC within the business as a strategic tool.
Role support ideas: Campaign Briefings/ Q & A for programmes; Quarterly open invitation two
hour think tank on topical topics; Quarterly IC Ideas Café; 6 monthly CEO Pathfinder lunch – ‘Put
yourself in my place’ discussions; Intranet chat room to openly discuss key topics; Represented on
Business Working Groups; Involved in Business Orientation/ Induction programmes; Attendance
Champions Team Days.
A network of upcoming energised talent sponsored by the CEO as
business pathfinders (finding the way through). The task to be
advocates for change, lead as role models and promoters of business
priorities across the business. The aim is to get the talented middle
managers involved in engaging employees and improving their
communication skills. Also the role encourages more senior
ownership, buy in and commitment to business programmes.
PATHFINDER = TALENT
Direct, Lead, Advocate, Inspire, Engage, Role Model, Support
1. To provide Internal Communications with ideas/ feedback on engaging management
audiences on their role to lead the business.
2. To provide feedback to Communications on the business environment.
3. To engage peers in supporting and delivering programmes and key business priorities by
selling them on the value of the them.
4. To lead by example – live the values.
5. To promote campaign messages and build momentum.
6. To notice and recognise when others live the values.
7. Support and mentor your Champions network.
8. Support business Orientation/ Induction programmes.
9. As future senior leaders of the business to learn about: driving change, generating and
delivering on ideas, engaging audiences, developing great influencing and communication
skills and the value of IC within the business as a strategic tool.
Role support ideas: Campaign Briefings/ Q & A for programmes; Quarterly open invitation two
hour think tank on topical topics; Quarterly IC Ideas Café; 6 monthly CEO Pathfinder lunch – ‘Put
yourself in my place’ discussions; Intranet chat room to openly discuss key topics; Represented on
Business Working Groups; Involved in Business Orientation/ Induction programmes; Attendance
Champions Team Days.
