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Pivot Strategies celebrates 8 years at all-staff meeting

MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2023) – The Pivot Strategies team gathered from around the country to celebrate Pivot’s 8-year anniversary and …

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Executive ghostwriting: How to embody the voice of the executive you’re writing for

Three tips for cultivating authenticity in ghostwritten executive communications In today’s fast-paced communications landscape, executives often rely on communications teams …

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How to use emojis in the workplace considerately and effectively

Use these tips to think about when to take a chance on emojis and how to do it effectively Emojis …

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Pivot Strategies makes Inc. Magazine’s 2023 Best Workplaces list

Pivot Strategies Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (May 9, 2023) …

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Build more effective internal communications plans with the Know-Feel-Do framework

The Know-Feel-Do framework will help you identify your target audiences and define your communications objectives One of the most critical …

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How to create successful email campaigns for beginners

Sending emails can be an effective way to communicate with a large audience, but it’s crucial to follow best practices …

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Event recap: LEHRN’s Turning Employee Experience into Reality

Pivot’s John Nielson had an opportunity to participate in LEHRN’s April Event. Here’s what he has to share… As a …

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Leaning on culture amidst big change – Pivot CEO and Founder Stacia Nelson

Pivot Founder and CEO Stacia Nelson joins Mark O’Donnell and Lewis Schiff on their podcast “What I See: Conversations with …

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4 ideas to inspire your employees to “spring into action” this Earth Day

Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to engage your team and make an impact Earth Day, recognized each year on …

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Use these 5 E’s to ensure a thriving, digital employee experience

How to address workforce culture shifts with sustainable change transformations Are you upgrading your employee experience to replace old ways …

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Pivot Strategies team photo, toasting growth

Pivot Strategies celebrates 8 years at all-staff meeting

MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2023) – The Pivot Strategies team gathered from around the country to celebrate Pivot’s 8-year anniversary and …

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Blurred photo of Pivot employee working at office desk

Executive ghostwriting: How to embody the voice of the executive you’re writing for

Three tips for cultivating authenticity in ghostwritten executive communications In today’s fast-paced communications landscape, executives often rely on communications teams …

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Woman holding star eyes and shocked emoji

How to use emojis in the workplace considerately and effectively

Use these tips to think about when to take a chance on emojis and how to do it effectively Emojis …

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Pivot team members collaborating on a campaign

Build more effective internal communications plans with the Know-Feel-Do framework

The Know-Feel-Do framework will help you identify your target audiences and define your communications objectives One of the most critical …

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How to create successful email campaigns for beginners

Sending emails can be an effective way to communicate with a large audience, but it’s crucial to follow best practices …

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Leaning on culture amidst big change – Pivot CEO and Founder Stacia Nelson

Pivot Founder and CEO Stacia Nelson joins Mark O’Donnell and Lewis Schiff on their podcast “What I See: Conversations with …

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4 ideas to inspire your employees to “spring into action” this Earth Day

Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to engage your team and make an impact Earth Day, recognized each year on …

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Use these 5 E’s to ensure a thriving, digital employee experience

How to address workforce culture shifts with sustainable change transformations Are you upgrading your employee experience to replace old ways …

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How to navigate sustainability frameworks and standards to report your ESG results

Learn how SEC and CSRD requirements, ISSB, SASB, GRI and other standards play into your ESG reporting strategy Whether your …

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6 tips to navigate bias and representation with AI chatbots like ChatGPT

Here’s how to use AI chatbot capabilities as an inclusive communicator As communicators, we must be mindful of the words …

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating trailblazing women around the world – part 2

Celebrate change makers and inspiring communicators this Women’s History Month When we began brainstorming who to feature in our Trailblazing …

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating trailblazing women around the world – part 1

Learn from 4 female communicators who inspire change through their strategic storytelling Many of the world’s most influential change-makers are …

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10 tips to make your messages more accessible and effective

Accessibility is key to inclusive internal communications: Here’s how to keep diverse audiences in mind Whether you’re leading a business, …

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How to up your grammar game for clean and clear communications

Use these tips to avoid common inconsistencies and improve communications As communicators, we spend a lot of time finding and …

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3 ways leaders and employees can create clarity in uncertain times

3 types of clarity and 3 actions leaders and communicators can take to promote clarity More than half (53%) of …

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Use the 5 Languages of Appreciation on Employee Appreciation Day

Make your employees feel appreciated on Employee Appreciation Day (and every day) Employee Appreciation Day is rapidly approaching. Want to …

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3 steps to develop a successful internal communications channel

Build a channel strategy that prioritizes content, optimizes format and gathers feedback Ensuring all key-players are in-the-know and empowered to …

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How to manage culture and technology changes across legal functions

How to manage culture and technology changes across legal functions Corporate legal functions across industries are facing notable challenges this …

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Managing global projects and multicultural teams: 5 benefits, 5 challenges and 5 actions

Why and how you can (and should) effectively manage global projects with multicultural teams Author Thomas Friedman, in his book …

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How to keep your 2023 Communications Strategy on track and in sync

Use these strategies to hold yourself to your communication goals Now that 2023 is underway, you most likely have your …

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Pivot Strategies team photo, toasting growth

Pivot Strategies celebrates 8 years at all-staff meeting

MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2023) – The Pivot Strategies team gathered from around the country to celebrate Pivot’s 8-year anniversary and …

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Pivot team posing for a group photo

Pivot Strategies makes Inc. Magazine’s 2023 Best Workplaces list

Pivot Strategies Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (May 9, 2023) …

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Pivot Founder and CEO Stacia Nelson on her laptop

Leaning on culture amidst big change – Pivot CEO and Founder Stacia Nelson

Pivot Founder and CEO Stacia Nelson joins Mark O’Donnell and Lewis Schiff on their podcast “What I See: Conversations with …

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Pivot Strategies Announces New President

Award-winning women-owned company announces an all-star, all women leadership team on the heels of significant growth MINNEAPOLIS (February 22, 2023) …

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Fast 50 2022

Pivot Debuts at No. 10 on Fast 50 List by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

First year appearing on the list, Pivot Strategies is recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Twin Cities …

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Pivot Announces Formation of IDEA

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity + Advocacy: Employee Resource Group At Pivot Strategies, we are committed to #BeTheChange we want to see …

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Pivot Strategies Ranks on Inc. 5000 List for First Year

Pivot Strategies Ranks No. 1967 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 306%, Pivot Strategies …

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Mental Health in the Workplace

Building a Mental Health Community at Work: Extra Steps You Can Take to Support Your Team

At Pivot, one of our core values is Positive Mental Attitude. We bring the sunshine, start with a ‘yes,’ enjoy …

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5 DEI Tips from 3 Experts: Why Transparency is Key to Promoting Inclusion in the Workplace

2020 illuminated the injustices so many of our colleagues and neighbors have faced for years. Witnessing the murder of George …

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Prioritizing Work When You Can’t Do It All

While you can’t do everything, what should you do? It’s important to prioritize requests and provide alternatives For internal communicators, …

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How do you know if your change communications are effective?

As communicators, we spend a lot of time ensuring what we put together is perfect, yet all that work goes …

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Pivot Strategies Named 2022 Best Places to Work

The Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Recognizes Pivot Strategies as 2022 Best Places to Work Pivot Employees Surveyed by …

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Stacia Nelson: Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Heartland Award Finalist

EY US Announces Stacia Nelson of Pivot Strategies as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Heartland Award Finalist  Six short …

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Great Inspiration Comes from Great Leadership

Congratulations are in order! Our founder, Stacia Nelson, along with Virginia Clay-Chism and Karin Petty have been selected as 2020 Notable Women in Technology by Twin Cities Business.

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Pivot Strategies LLC Certified as a Women-Owned Business

MINNEAPOLIS – Dec. 13, 2017 – Pivot Strategies LLC, a Minneapolis-based agency specializing in strategic communications, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women. Pivot Strategies is 100 percent woman owned by founder and CEO Stacia Nelson.

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Pivot Strategies makes Inc. Magazine’s 2023 Best Workplaces list

Pivot Strategies Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (May 9, 2023) …

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Fast 50 2022

Pivot Debuts at No. 10 on Fast 50 List by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

First year appearing on the list, Pivot Strategies is recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Twin Cities …

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Inc 5000 We Made the List

Pivot Strategies Ranks on Inc. 5000 List for First Year

Pivot Strategies Ranks No. 1967 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 306%, Pivot Strategies …

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Pivot Team Celebrates

Pivot Strategies Named 2022 Best Places to Work

The Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Recognizes Pivot Strategies as 2022 Best Places to Work Pivot Employees Surveyed by …

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Stacia Nelson: Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Heartland Award Finalist

EY US Announces Stacia Nelson of Pivot Strategies as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Heartland Award Finalist  Six short …

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Great Inspiration Comes from Great Leadership

Congratulations are in order! Our founder, Stacia Nelson, along with Virginia Clay-Chism and Karin Petty have been selected as 2020 Notable Women in Technology by Twin Cities Business.

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Pivot Strategies LLC Certified as a Women-Owned Business

MINNEAPOLIS – Dec. 13, 2017 – Pivot Strategies LLC, a Minneapolis-based agency specializing in strategic communications, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women. Pivot Strategies is 100 percent woman owned by founder and CEO Stacia Nelson.

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Pivot Strategies team photo, toasting growth

Pivot Strategies celebrates 8 years at all-staff meeting

MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2023) – The Pivot Strategies team gathered from around the country to celebrate Pivot’s 8-year anniversary and …

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Attendees watching John Nielson's presentation at the LEHRN event.

Event recap: LEHRN’s Turning Employee Experience into Reality

Pivot’s John Nielson had an opportunity to participate in LEHRN’s April Event. Here’s what he has to share… As a …

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ESG Forest

What is ESG – and Why is it Important?

How to get ESG reporting right and maximize business impact  Elevating ESG reporting as a business priority Environmental, social and …

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You’re Invited to Pivot’s Upcoming Huddle: ESG Reporting on October 11

Join us for a virtual discussion with industry thought leaders  With emerging SEC requirements for climate reporting and heightened transparency …

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Do Hard Things: What would you do if you weren’t scared?

Join us on Zoom Tuesday, July 14 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST to listen, learn and discuss what it takes to take the next step when it’s not the easy move to make.

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The Huddle: Internal Communications Deep Dive

We are starting The Huddle – a place for corporate communicators to gather and discuss the topics that matter most in an intimate setting. Since starting Pivot four and a half years ago, we have heard a lot from clients and colleagues about common trends, questions and needs. We will have curated topics and speakers that will ignite new ideas and spark shared learning as you connect with others in similar roles.

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October 16: Communications Planning Workshop

Want to launch your brand or a new product/service and need advice on communications? Come to this free event – …

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