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Strategic Communications Consulting: Message Clearly, Build Support, Drive Change

Strategic guidance on strategic communications consulting: message clearly, build support, drive change to help your business thrive in competitive Canadian markets.

By Michael Chen— Lead, People & Talent Strategy
Strategic Communications Consulting: Message Clearly, Build Support, Drive Change

Strategic Communications Consulting: Message Clearly, Build Support, Drive Change

When Stacey announced a major organizational restructuring, the team heard rumors before the official announcement. People panicked. The change was met with resistance instead of support.

The problem: poor communication strategy.

We developed a communication plan: (1) identify key stakeholders, (2) understand their concerns, (3) craft messages addressing their concerns, (4) establish communication timeline and channels, (5) measure understanding and sentiment.

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Relaunch: We communicated the why (market conditions required change), the what (new structure), the how (timeline, support), and the why-for-you (how does this affect each employee). Same restructuring, dramatically better reception.

Strategic Communications Framework

We help organizations: (1) develop clear messaging, (2) identify key stakeholders, (3) craft tailored messages, (4) establish communication timeline, (5) measure effectiveness.

ROI

Good communication dramatically improves adoption of change and reduces resistance. Poor communication increases turnover and reduces effectiveness.

Next Steps

If you’re planning organizational change or major announcement, let’s develop communication strategy.

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About the author

Michael Chen

Lead, People & Talent Strategy

Michael Chen leads our HR and talent strategy practice. Specializing in workforce optimization and organizational development, he helps Canadian enterprises build high-performing teams.

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