strategic communicationS services
Strategic communication support for organizations that need clarity and a path forward, not more noise.
Hartwood Communications helps organizations strengthen their messages and communicate clearly when the stakes are high.
OUR SERVICES
STRATEGIC communications INTENSIVE
Get unstuck. Get clear. Move forward.
Sometimes you don't need a full communications assessment or long-term partnership.
You need an experienced strategist to help you think through a challenge, identify your biggest opportunities, and create a clear path forward.
This focused 90-minute working session is designed to help organizations solve communication challenges, clarify priorities, and build a practical path forward.
Whether you're planning a major initiative, strengthening stakeholder relationships, navigating organizational change,
Sometimes you don't need a full communications assessment or long-term partnership.
You need an experienced strategist to help you think through a challenge, identify your biggest opportunities, and create a clear path forward.
This focused 90-minute working session is designed to help organizations solve communication challenges, clarify priorities, and build a practical path forward.
Whether you're planning a major initiative, strengthening stakeholder relationships, navigating organizational change,
building a content strategy, or preparing for a high-stakes situation, you'll leave with actionable recommendations and clear next steps.
This is not a coaching call or brainstorming session. It's a collaborative working session designed to help you make decisions, solve problems, and move forward with confidence.
Bring your questions, ideas, challenges, and unfinished plans. We'll work through them together.
Common topics include:
What's Included:
You will leave with clear priorities, practical next steps, and a plan you can put into action.
This is not a coaching call or brainstorming session. It's a collaborative working session designed to help you make decisions, solve problems, and move forward with confidence.
Bring your questions, ideas, challenges, and unfinished plans. We'll work through them together.
Common topics include:
- Communications planning and strategy
- Social media strategy
- Crisis communications readiness
- Internal communications
- Campaign planning
- Media relations and spokesperson preparation
- Communication systems and workflows
- Planning for vacations, staffing changes, or periods of reduced capacity
- Organizational change
What's Included:
- Pre-session intake questionnaire
- Review of submitted materials and current efforts
- 90-minute virtual strategy session
- Follow-up summary with prioritized recommendations and next steps
You will leave with clear priorities, practical next steps, and a plan you can put into action.
BOOK YOUR SESSION
Communications AUDIT
Every interaction with your organization shapes trust.
From your website and social media presence to leadership messaging, communication plans, and crisis readiness, your communication ecosystem should work together to support your goals.
The Communications Audit is a comprehensive review of your organization's communication strategy, digital presence, messaging, and preparedness. Through a structured evaluation of your communication channels, processes, and supporting resources, We identify your strengths, uncovers gaps, and provide practical recommendations to improve clarity, consistency, and organizational readiness.
Organizations leave with a clear understanding of where their communication efforts are working, where opportunities exist, and a prioritized roadmap to strengthen both day-to-day communication and readiness for high-pressure situations.
From your website and social media presence to leadership messaging, communication plans, and crisis readiness, your communication ecosystem should work together to support your goals.
The Communications Audit is a comprehensive review of your organization's communication strategy, digital presence, messaging, and preparedness. Through a structured evaluation of your communication channels, processes, and supporting resources, We identify your strengths, uncovers gaps, and provide practical recommendations to improve clarity, consistency, and organizational readiness.
Organizations leave with a clear understanding of where their communication efforts are working, where opportunities exist, and a prioritized roadmap to strengthen both day-to-day communication and readiness for high-pressure situations.
training + workshops
Crisis communications training prepares executives and teams to communicate effectively under pressure through workshops, simulations, and speaking engagements built around real-world scenarios.
Sessions are tailored to the types of high-visibility situations organizations are most likely to face, helping leaders think through communication decisions before they are forced to make them in real time.
Participants learn how to deliver clear leadership messaging, navigate media attention, and communicate with confidence when information is limited and the stakes are high. Through practical exercises and guided discussion, teams gain the tools and clarity needed to lead communication during complex situations.
Organizations leave with stronger leadership preparedness,
Sessions are tailored to the types of high-visibility situations organizations are most likely to face, helping leaders think through communication decisions before they are forced to make them in real time.
Participants learn how to deliver clear leadership messaging, navigate media attention, and communicate with confidence when information is limited and the stakes are high. Through practical exercises and guided discussion, teams gain the tools and clarity needed to lead communication during complex situations.
Organizations leave with stronger leadership preparedness,
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clearer communication frameworks, and greater confidence in their ability to respond when communication matters most.
Topics:
Note: Strategic Communications Partnership retainer clients receive ongoing training and exercises designed to keep teams prepared, including crisis simulations, executive workshops, and spokesperson training.
Topics:
- The CLEAR Framework for Crisis Communication
- From Reactive to Ready: Spokesperson Readiness Workshop
- Scenario-based training and real-world exercises
Note: Strategic Communications Partnership retainer clients receive ongoing training and exercises designed to keep teams prepared, including crisis simulations, executive workshops, and spokesperson training.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERSHIP
Clear communication is a leadership skill. We help teams master it.
Strong communication is not just critical during high-pressure moments; it’s essential in the day-to-day decisions that shape how organizations are understood and trusted.
The Strategic Communications Partnership provides ongoing access to experienced communication counsel, supporting both everyday needs and high-stakes situations. Hartwood Communications works closely with leadership and teams to develop messaging, navigate complex situations, and ensure communication is clear, consistent, and aligned.
From routine communication planning and message development to guidance during emerging or high-visibility situations, this partnership offers continuity, perspective, and support across the full spectrum of organizational communication.
Retainers are tailored to fit the needs of your organization and may offer additional benefits, such as a communications assessment, ongoing training, priority access for time-sensitive issues, and reduced hourly rates for crisis response.
This model allows Hartwood Communications to partner with your team to provide strategic communication guidance before, during, and after high-stakes situations.
Strong communication is not just critical during high-pressure moments; it’s essential in the day-to-day decisions that shape how organizations are understood and trusted.
The Strategic Communications Partnership provides ongoing access to experienced communication counsel, supporting both everyday needs and high-stakes situations. Hartwood Communications works closely with leadership and teams to develop messaging, navigate complex situations, and ensure communication is clear, consistent, and aligned.
From routine communication planning and message development to guidance during emerging or high-visibility situations, this partnership offers continuity, perspective, and support across the full spectrum of organizational communication.
Retainers are tailored to fit the needs of your organization and may offer additional benefits, such as a communications assessment, ongoing training, priority access for time-sensitive issues, and reduced hourly rates for crisis response.
This model allows Hartwood Communications to partner with your team to provide strategic communication guidance before, during, and after high-stakes situations.
HERE'S WHAT WORKING TOGETHER LOOKS LIKE IN FOUR SIMPLE STEPS:
- Fill out the contact form
- I’ll review your form, connect with you to ensure the project works for both parties, and determine specifics to create a contract
- Receive a contract with details and payment terms
- Book your desired project start date
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