CLARITY AND STRATEGY FOR LEADERSWhat We Do
B.Wise Communications and Strategic Advising helps higher education and public-impact organizations tell their story effectively, strengthen reputation and advance strategic goals.
Strategic Communications
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We provide communications planning and execution support for leaders at any level in higher education and public-impact organizations. Our work helps leaders clarify priorities, align messaging with organizational goals, navigate complex internal and external environments and add bench strength.
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We provide leaders with comprehensive strategic communications support, including presidential rollout planning, messaging for new initiatives, speechwriting, talking points, remarks for major events, public presentations and preparation for town halls, board meetings and external engagements.
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We provide media strategy and support for leaders and organizations navigating complex public environments. Our work helps leaders engage effectively with reporters, shape coverage and communicate clearly with external audiences.
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We help organizations communicate the importance, impact and integrity of their research. Our work includes narrative development, media training, pitching and strategies to reinforce public trust.
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We advise leaders through high-stakes issues and crisis situations, helping assess risk, develop messaging, prepare spokespeople and manage media and stakeholder communications.
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To successful integrate AI across education and research, all stakeholders must be aligned. Our work helps support this cultural shift in a way that is responsible, effective and ethical.
Our Process
Understand the Context
Listen first. Diagnose precisely.
We begin by developing a clear understanding of the full landscape, including goals, institutional dynamics, stakeholder considerations, governance context and the broader policy, political and media environment.
Shape the Strategy
Clarify priorities. Set the direction.
We help leaders clarify priorities and determine a strategic path forward. This may include strategic communications planning, leadership advising, stakeholder engagement, peer advisory input or preparation for complex initiatives.
Support Execution
Advise, refine, and adjust in real time.
We work alongside leaders to support execution, provide ongoing guidance and adapt as conditions evolve.
Schedule an Introductory Conversation
We partner with senior leaders and public-serving organizations on complex communications, leadership and stakeholder challenges. Our work is tailored to the specific context, audiences and goals of each engagement.
