Communications is becoming increasingly complex and competitive. In order to stay ahead of the game, regular training and updating of knowledge and skills is essential. To this end Cicada has formed a specialist strategic development division to raise standards of performance.

Di Burton FCIPR FCIPD holds a postgraduate teaching qualification and is a CIPR Approved Trainer. AT status recognises professional and reliable trainers and acts as a quality assurance. Di tutors at board level and to those with managerial responsibility across a wide range of subjects. 

Her specialisms include strategic development, managing teams, internal communications, psychology and communication, PR strategy, organisational culture and assertiveness. Di has carried out strategic reviews for a number of blue chip clients and has worked with public and private sector boards.

Di is also programme director of the MA/PGDip Public Communications at Leeds Trinity & All Saints.

Contact: di@cicada-comms.com

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"The Berkeley Nuclear Site is currently in its decommissioning phase and is one of five nuclear sites managed by Magnox South Ltd.  The site is currently going through a large scale change programme which involves difficult messages for employees.  Organisational change often leads to communication issues and therefore Cicada was brought on board to carry out a thorough review of the site's internal communications and employee engagement activities.  Cicada were highly professional in their approach and delivered a full employee engagement strategy for the site going forward over the next 12 months.  Recommendations were well received by the site management and will help inform the delivery of future internal communications."

Steve Payne, Berkeley Site, Magnox South Ltd, April 2009


“A fresh, energetic, enthusiastic and interactive performance with relevant two-way discussion. A very motivating trainer who showed an excellent understanding of the field.” 

Delegate, Internal Communications Workshop for the Executive Information Service in Northern Ireland, January 2010