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Communications Strategy & Training

We love helping clients improve their own science communication strategy and skills.

Strategic Communications Consulting

We can help your organization take a step back and assess where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re going. Our strategic communications consulting services include website audits and revamps, branding and positioning, audience research, leadership interviews, comprehensive outreach plans and impact evaluations.

Training & Professional Development

We develop custom training and professional development resources tailored to your organization. This can take a range of forms, from a quick-reference tipsheet to an organizational style guide to an interactive workshop designed just for your team.

Examples of workshops we’ve developed include:

  • Making Your Science Writing Sing!, a one-hour interactive workshop for six participants
  • Principles & Practices for Successful Public Engagement, a half-day workshop for five participants

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