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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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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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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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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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Image featuring Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Christiane Amanpour and Dr. Jane Goodall

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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Woman holding a basket with office electronics spilling out

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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Magnifying glass highlighting a grammatical mistake

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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Hand holding compass in the middle of a target

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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Woman receiving a gift

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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Man speaking in front of a crowd

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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Unbalanced scale with notebooks on one end and an arm placing a chess piece on the other

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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Make your strategic priorities count with an effective communications plan

You’ve set your business goals – now maximize communications to make a bigger impact! Why is developing a strategic communications …

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3 unique communication challenges you must address in the new year

Expand strategies and tactics to effectively share messages with employees If you thought 2022 proved difficult to reach your employees …

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6 motivational tips to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions

How to keep your New Year’s resolutions and prioritize self-care goals At Pivot, we always keep this core value top …

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Embrace your internal communications: Key steps for developing brand guidelines

A cohesive style guide can help unify your organization and prioritize high-impact work Whether you are a lean and agile …

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Stakeholder engagement: The gift that keeps on giving (increased ROI)

Inspire your team and advance change with a proactive, agile engagement strategy You’re engaged — congratulations! 🥂🎉👏 What’s next? The …

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2022 year in review: Prioritizing self-care and sustaining culture during growth

Pivot Strategies made self-care our top priority this year and the results speak for themselves Pivot Strategies has experienced double-digit …

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Class of 2022: Welcome To These Shining Internal Communicators and Change Practitioners

Pivot’s Brilliantly Bold New Hires This year, Pivot experienced amazing growth as we welcomed (drum roll please) 21 new employees! …

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Cut Through the Clutter – 5 Tips for Creating Successful Communications

Employee messaging: One and done – or seven times, seven ways? “I’ve sent the email, so people should know what’s …

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Planning Inclusive Holiday Communications to Positively Engage Employees

Executive communications planning for holidays, celebratory months and company milestones.

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LGBTQ+ Focused Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday

Share Kindness and Generosity Giving Tuesday aims to spread kindness and generosity to those who need it most. Whether you …

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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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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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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 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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Awards
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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Events

The Huddle unites internal communicators and change agents to discuss underrepresented topics within the industry.  Sign up for Pivot Press to learn more about our upcoming events.

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What is ESG – and Why is it Important?

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is a critical tool for telling a company’s sustainability story in a transparent 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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