Master Class in Strategic Communication

December 11-12, 2025, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET

Communication is a powerful tool. It can shape outcomes, build competitive advantage and drive societal change. Yet without strategy, that power is often wasted.

In this two-day, in-person Master Class, we’ll explore how communication professionals can apply strategic thinking to their work — how to think clearly, influence effectively and use language with impact.

The Master Class also will address how communicators can elevate their role within organizations, contribute to high-level decision-making and deliver value that extends beyond functional boundaries.

Participants who attend and successfully complete the in-room exercises will receive a certificate of completion.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to plan communication using a strategic communication planning tool where each element builds on the previous one for maximum effectiveness.
  • How to ensure every tactic delivers a targeted message with measurable impact on key stakeholders.
  • How to align communication efforts with organizational objectives by influencing how stakeholders think, feel or act.
  • Advanced techniques for crafting and delivering messages that consistently drive the desired response from your audience.

Who This Is For:

This Master Class is designed for professionals who have significant (five years or more) experience in PR or corporate communication.

Format:

In-class instruction, role-play and written exercises designed to help participants master strategic concepts, their application and industry best practices through real-world scenarios.

Location

OneWTC
Stagwell Commons Space
285 Fulton Street, 63rd Floor
New York, NY 10007


Presenters

Agenda

Note: The agenda is subject to change.

Day One (Morning): Foundations of Strategy

  • The meaning of “strategy.”
  • Applying strategy to communication.
  • Strategic communication planning tool.
  • In-class exercise: Strategic Communication Planning Tool.

 Day One (Afternoon): Becoming a Trusted Adviser

  • Why PR people and the PR function are often marginalized.
  • Strategies for preventing or overcoming marginalization.
  • The art of giving advice to noncommunicators.
  • The Three-Minute Drill.
  • In-class exercise: Giving advice through the Three-Minute Drill.

 Day Two (Morning): Communicating With Impact

  • Framing and the management of meaning.
  • Persuasive storytelling to achieve a business outcome.
  • In-class exercise: Drafting a persuasive story.

 Day Two (Afternoon): Delivering the Persuasive Story

  • Conveying executive presence when speaking.
  • Techniques for delivering an effective presentation — in-person and through a screen.
  • In-class exercise: Participants deliver a persuasive story.
  • Course Wrap-Up, A Path Forward, and Next Steps.

Accreditation Information

Participants with the APR credential earn 2.0 CEUs for this course.

Pricing

Register by Nov. 20 to save $150!

BY 11/20 REGULAR RATE
PRSA MEMBER
$795.00
$945.00
NONMEMBER
$995.00
$1145.00

Categories:

Career: Mid-Level, Career: Senior-Level, Communication Strategy, Course/Workshop, Format: In-Person