Research · Bern
Internal Communication: The Problem Is Not a Lack of Information
Organisations communicate more than ever. Research on information overload shows that quantity impairs attention and decision-making.
2026-10-08Read
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Research · Bern
Does plain writing look less competent? — in the canton of Bern
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
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Research · Bern
Should you say you don't know? — in the canton of Bern
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
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Research · Neuchâtel
The curse of knowledge — in the canton of Neuchâtel
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
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Research · Neuchâtel
Is listening really perceived? — in the canton of Neuchâtel
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-09-25Read
Research · Fribourg
Why stories stick — in the canton of Fribourg
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-09-22Read
Research · Neuchâtel
Is a simple message more credible? — in the canton of Neuchâtel
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-09-22Read
Research · Zurich
Does being listened to change what we say? — in the canton of Zurich
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-09-10Read
Research · Zurich
The curse of knowledge — in the canton of Zurich
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Research · Sion
Does asking more questions make you more likeable? — Sion, Valais
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2026-08-12Read
Research · Sion
Does technical jargon erode trust? — Sion, Valais
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-08-12Read
Research · Basel
Rumours During Organisational Change: What Research Says
Rumours thrive when uncertainty is high and official information is incomplete. Research suggests ways to contain them.
2026-08-11Read
Research · Neuchâtel
The “Curse of Knowledge”: Why Experts Struggle to Explain
Once we know something, it becomes difficult to imagine not knowing it. Research has measured this bias and its effects on communication.
2026-08-10Read
Research · Fribourg
Internal Communication and Satisfaction: The Role of the Line Manager
Employees judge internal communication primarily through their direct manager and face-to-face channels.
2026-08-09Read
Research · Bern
Email, Meetings or Face-to-Face: Choosing the Right Communication Channel
Media richness theory links ambiguous messages to rich channels. It remains useful, despite well-documented limitations.
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Research · Basel
Do experts explain poorly what they know? — in the canton of Basel-Stadt
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2026-07-12Read
Research · Basel
Does working in English reduce non-native participation? — in the canton of Basel-Stadt
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-07-12Read
Research · Lugano
Do language barriers hurt trust? — in the canton of Ticino
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-06-13Read
Research · Bern
Why Meetings Are Exhausting—and How to Make Them Less Burdensome
The measures are self-reported and cross-sectional; causality has not been demonstrated.
2026-06-13Read
Research · Vevey
Does English as a working language create inequality? — in the canton of Vaud
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
2026-06-02Read
Field · Sion
No filter: on the ground in Sion: what communication truly reveals about organisations
Raw observations from field engagements in Sion — what communication says, unfiltered, about an organisation's health.
2026-04-16Read
Method · Sion
Method: structuring a communication initiative in Sion over 90 days
An operational 90-day plan to anchor communication in a team or committee based in Sion.
2026-04-15Read
Expert view · Sion
From the inside: communication in Sion: what ten years of practice have taught us
Experiential synthesis: what works, what no longer works, and what is never said publicly about communication in Sion.
2026-04-13Read
2026 trend · Sion
What we actually learn about communication in 2026: what is changing in Sion for executives and managers
Four weak signals redrawing the practice of communication in Sion this year.
2026-04-12Read