1Q20 Highlights
It has never been more important to communicate with consistency and clarity. With the disruption brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, programs have focused on Communicating thru Uncertainty. WPNT Ltd. is heeding the guidelines of health experts of regular handwashing and social distancing. (Note that our programs have always adhered to social distancing guidelines.) While ever mindful of our clients’ well-being, we continue to travel to locations as appropriate, or offer remote assistance when possible. Read more below about other highlights in the first quarter.
WPNT Ltd. completed a three-month communications effectiveness engagement with the head of human resources for this professional services firm. The engagement focused on business continuity senior leadership meetings relating to coronavirus impacts, functional team meetings, and strategy and transformation initiatives.
WPNT Ltd. supported three new clients in the quarter.
Vice presidents of this Bay Area private equity firm participated in Executive Communications Coaching to improve effectiveness at their investment committee meetings.
Also while in the region, C-suite leaders of this fleet analytics company focused on upcoming investor meetings and industry conventions.
On the east coast, WPNT Ltd. was retained by a new, asset management firm to assist the founders with its first round of fundraising.
More than a dozen rehearsals were conducted outside Denver for leaders of this global pharmaceutical company. The executives were preparing to address an audience of more than a thousand company representatives at the annual sales meeting.
To improve connection and outcomes with client audience members, WPNT Ltd. supported partners of this global professional services firm in advance of an important tech conference near Silicon Valley.
Stephanie Nora White guest lectured at her alma mater, the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles. Speaking to more than a hundred students of Dr. Eric Anicich’s organizational behavior & leadership classes, exercises focused on demonstrating leadership during change and downsizing activities.
A hallmark of the quarter is WPNT Ltd.’s refreshed website. In addition to a cleaner look and easier navigation, it includes a listing of WPNT Ltd.’s most requested offerings. Visitors to the site will also find an interview series with WPNT Ltd. associate Bruce Zanca who served in two White House administrations and led communications for multiple IPOs. Bruce provides insights and counsel for leaders.
“Follow the Leader…If You Can Tell Who It Is,” is the title of a recent article in CEOWorld, where Stephanie Nora White is a regular contributor. You’ll find it at wpntltd.com.