Barbara Haig

About Barbara Haig

As a seasoned communications professional, I specialize in helping make technical information and complicated ideas easy to understand for the intended audience, no matter the expertise or global location. At Johnson Controls – the global leader in the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings – I do that in three connected ways: • Executive Communications – I work with the Chief Information Officer on internal and external leadership communications, developing strategy and messaging, then coaching her to become an even more effective communicator. • Organization Communications – I manage a centralized internal portal and ongoing communications for more than 1,700 Johnson Controls IT employees around the world, assuring that the people keeping the company digital to the core have a common understanding of corporate strategy, IT operating models and initiatives that impact their jobs. • Employee Communications – I oversee IT-related communications for more than global Johnson Controls employees to keep them connected, secure and productive in the modern workplace. That often means understanding and translating challenging concepts, managing difficult changes, inspiring continuous improvement – while sparking innovation and driving results. I’m able to do this because of a career-long love of learning, keen attention to detail and absolute ability to enjoy myself, whether working independently or in teams. Key recent communications projects include: • Transitioning a global workforce from working in the office to working remotely. • Establishing project and enterprise communications for Enterprise Resource Planning transformation. • Developing corporate communications to guide employees in using Generative AI safely and effectively. • Introducing new applications requiring considerable behavioral change. Johnson Controls has customers in many sectors – from government and healthcare buildings to sports facilities and convention centers. And in my previous work, I’ve managed communications in many other areas – from religious and educational organizations to aerospace and technology firms. Plus, I’m experienced in every aspect of communications – from producing live or virtual events and short or lengthy videos to managing crisis communications and creating social media content. My breadth of experience makes it easy for me to be a highly motivated leader, comfortable in any setting, and willing to take on any challenge.

Experience

1. Corporate Communications Manager

   Johnson Controls

   Oct 2019 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Develop, manage and execute internal communications for corporate functions focusing on Human Resources, Information Technology and Procurement.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  BA, Journalism, Speech, Political Science

  1977 — 1981