Leadership Communications

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."
- John F. Kennedy

Good leaders know that leading and learning are linked. Great leaders communicate about the connection. The best leaders are those that seek to improve, learn and lead by example.

Vitiello Communications Group has worked with leaders who occupy the C-suite – and leaders who are the natural influencers in their work groups and communities. We provide strategic counsel, research and insight, and work with leaders to:

Craft compelling speeches that spur audiences to action
Write and design toolkits that equip managers and supervisors for effective face-to-face communication
Ghost-write books and by-lined articles for executives
Develop content for conferences and meetings that drive learning and collaboration

Let us assist you and your organization in making the connection between leadership and learning.

Speeches

Because the Vitiello Communications Group is passionate about communicating for results, we are passionate about the power of the spoken word. Thanks to our literary training and years of experience writing for CEOs, we understand how to bring vitality and vision to a speech that inspires listeners to action – and to greatness. We are adept at capturing the cadence of individual executives’ tone, style and manner and infusing that distinct personality into the words we write for leaders.

Our experienced speechwriters offer:

In-depth review of company strategy
Insightful understanding of your mission and intended message
Ability to learn the personal speaking and interactive style of the leader
Speeches that are carefully crafted to convey the message clearly and credibly

We have written IABC Gold-quill award-winning speeches for executives; Congressional testimony for industry leaders; and remarks for CEOs that resonate with audiences.

Face-to-face

Communications surveys consistently reveal that employees crave more meaningful interaction with their immediate supervisors. Yet, those local leaders are so busy meeting the demands of their daily jobs, few – if any – have the time to prepare succinct communications that will inform their staff and create opportunities for ongoing dialogue. Knowing the importance of face-to-face communication, and understanding the time constraints of supervisors who are expected to deliver it, Vitiello Communications Group partners with you to prepare toolkits that give supervisors the materials they need to excel at this important aspect of their jobs.

Depending on the communications objectives, Vitiello Communications Group can provide:

Video
Audio/ Podcasting
PowerPoint presentations
Tips for running successful meetings
Frequently Asked Questions
Question and Answer document
Key messages
Discussion guides
Fact sheets

Vitiello Communications Group has successfully developed and rolled out leadership toolkits for face-to-face communication during acquisition announcements, Day One activities following the close of an acquisition, benefits and compensation changes, and introduction of ethics programs.

Electronic and Print

The best leaders consider communication a conversation rather than an event. They seek ways to continue the dialogue with employees and external stakeholders. Vitiello Communications Group has helped leaders incorporate techniques for listening and responding into ongoing communications. For example, we have established online, interactive tools that give employees a forum to ask questions of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Information Officer and receive personal answers in a timely manner.

In addition, Vitiello Communications Group has collaborated with technologists to build and maintain an online leadership toolbox that aggregates organizational information and allows communicators to contribute materials, update data and easily re-purpose information.

We have written by-lined articles and helped place them in leading business publications. And we have ghostwritten several books for a leading information technology guru whose consulting practice incorporates “soft skills” training with technical know-how.

Call on Vitiello Communications Group when you or your leaders need:

Online tools and resources to foster two-way communication
Columns for internal and external newsletters
By-lined articles for the trade and business press
Scripts for voice mail messages
Audio or podcast content

Meeting Content

While there is an organizational hunger for face-to-face and interactive communication, all meetings must be fueled by authentic content. When you ask business people for a time commitment of anywhere from an hour to several days, it is crucial to provide structure, focus and purpose. Participants appreciate knowing the goals of the meeting and understanding how their attendance will contribute to the outcomes.

Vitiello Communications Group works alongside your meeting planners to develop purpose-driven meetings. We identify speakers and write their remarks and presentations. We plan agendas and script the meeting or conference flow. We organize and develop content. And our consultants facilitate discussion and exercises, and then report outcomes and provide analysis.

Let us help you plan and execute memorable, meaningful meetings. We have helped our clients: