Strategy & Consulting
From shaping strategy and aligning stakeholders to dealing with change, growth or crisis, we bring clarity, experience and practical guidance to realize your business objectives.
Aligning communication with business strategy
A communication strategy must support and enable your business strategy to succeed. Too often, communications is treated as an afterthought when companies launch new initiatives, expand into new markets or implement major change programs or are faced with a crisis. When communication is brought in late, even strong operational strategies can struggle to gain traction.
We believe communication needs to be part of strategic planning from the outset. By placing stakeholders at the center of decision-making, organizations can build understanding, alignment and support for their goals – whether that means driving change internally, strengthening reputation externally or positioning the company for growth.
What we do
\\ Strategic communication planning
We work with leadership teams to develop communication strategies that support business objectives. This includes identifying target audiences, defining priorities and aligning messaging with the organization’s wider strategic goals.
\\ Executive counsel
We provide senior leaders with trusted, independent advice at the moments that matter most. This includes challenging assumptions, testing thinking and bringing experience and judgement to support effective communication in complex or high-stakes situations.
\\ Change and transformation communication
Many change initiatives fail not because of operational challenges but because stakeholders are not engaged early enough. We design communication strategies that build understanding, reduce resistance and support the successful implementation of change.
\\ Stakeholder engagement
We help you identify and prioritize key audiences – from employees and leadership teams to customers, partners, investors, regulators and media – ensuring communication is targeted, consistent and effective.
\\ Media relations and spokesperson preparation
Effective media engagement requires clarity, judgement and a strong sense of what will resonate. We shape how companies are seen and understood externally – by developing clear storylines, positioning narratives with the right journalists and preparing leaders to handle interviews with confidence and control.
\\ Issues and crisis management
When events move quickly, communication becomes even more important. We help you respond effectively to issues or crises by rapidly developing communication strategies, messaging frameworks, stakeholder engagement plans and spokesperson preparation.
Why it matters
A strong communication strategy enables organizations to:
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Align business strategy and stakeholder expectations
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Support successful change and transformation initiatives
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Strengthen credibility and trust
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Respond confidently in high-pressure situations
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Ensure leadership communicates clearly and consistently
By integrating communication into strategic decision-making from the beginning, organizations can avoid costly missteps and build stronger support for their goals.
I have millions to invest but just can't understand what they're talking about!
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Frustrated investor at Swiss startup event
Launching your startup
Startups face many communication challenges early in their journey. Whether raising capital, entering new markets or building brand recognition, founders need a story that is straightforward and convincing for investors, partners and customers.
We work with startup teams to align around their business strategy, sharpen their messaging and build the core communications materials needed to attract investors and talent, and support growth.
This includes investor presentations, Q&A preparation, website and social media content, getting your story in front of the most relevant journalists and, of course, preparing you for interviews.
