Fractional & Interim Communications Support


I combine communications strategy with hands-on execution to support capacity and capability gaps
for busy internal communications, change management and brand marketing teams

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"Regardless of whether you need a full-time interim back fill for a time-sensitive 90-120 day assignment or a fractional part-time communications pro to expand your team on retainer, I bring comms leadership experience and hands on execution to helping your team meet the demands of the day.


I've spent years as a
communications team of one, responsible for both 'planning and doing'
end-to-end campaign execution for ERP rollouts, acquisitions, divestitures, and reorgs at manufacturing divisions with between 1,000 to 3,500 employees.


Now I bring this experience to support busy communications teams on a fractional or interim basis.”

                                                                     ~ Linda Carlisle, founder and fractional comms practitioner


I help my clients:

manage difficult change

periods of change are risky - your most valued team members may be tempted to leave. keep your people informed + aligned -- build excitement and help them navigate strategic, structural and leadership changes.

keep people informed

regular internal communications and leadership messaging help your people understand what's going on and why, ensuring your 'greatest assets' know how much they're valued and how they help to drive results.

attract/keep
great talent

why do people join your firm - and why do they stay? telling your story on your website and in key social media channels will help you build a strong employment brand that attracts, excites and engages the best people.

build their culture

great cultures are built by deliberately choosing and reinforcing behaviors that will help your company achieve its goals while creating a sense of belonging and recognition your people seek in their professional lives.

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What are Moments that Matter™?

As your business grows, there are moments that drive performance by shaping how engaged, excited and aligned your people are - and how good they feel working for you.


These moments include things like on-boarding experiences, and periods of transformation
(i.e. new leaders, strategies, systems, processes,
a reorganization, a merger, etc.)


Are your communications, culture, and change management practices adequate for your current business objectives?



The Communications
& Culture Risk Audit

uncovers gaps before they become
performance problems.

Areas of Practice


NAVIGATING DISRUPTIVE CHANGE
How you communicate during periods of change directly impacts your team’s trust, security, and sense of belonging. Whether introducing new technology, integrating cultures after a merger, reorganizing, or reducing staff, transparent and inclusive communication can reduce fear, maintain alignment, and preserve trust.


STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
How do you communicate your strategy to employees and keep them aligned as it evolves? Customize your messaging so everyone—from new hires to established teams—understands the strategy, what it means for them, and their role in bringing it to life.


CULTURE BUILDING
What behaviors do your people need to embrace for your business to succeed? Systematically shape your culture by reinforcing desired behaviors through messaging, recognition, and rewards. Foster trust, openness, collaboration, curiosity, experimentation, and innovation while breaking down silos and replacing undesirable behaviors with more effective approaches.


EMPLOYMENT BRAND
Why do people come to work for you, and why do they stay? Is your employee value proposition reflected consistently in job listings, websites, job descriptions, training, and employee programs? Most importantly, does the actual employee experience deliver on the promise of your employment brand?


PR, CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS & EXECUTIVE VISIBILITY
How are you managing your company’s reputation and your own visibility? A strong public relations strategy can help attract funding and talent through speaking, social media, press, events, and podcasts -- while preparing you to communicate effectively during a crisis and protect your reputation.


EMPLOYEE ON-BOARDING
How do you introduce new employees to your purpose, culture, and expectations? A structured on-boarding program consistently communicates your Mission, Vision, Values, Cultural Behaviors, key resources, and mutual expectations -- ensuring every new employee receives the information and experience they need to succeed
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About us


Linda Carlisle, MSIMC, CCMP, founder of Comm-ext and a communications, change and culture advisor with 35+ years of experience, helps organizations navigate Moments that Matter™ - from rapid growth, M&A and reorganizations to leadership transitions and major transformations.


Comm-ext partners with Communications, Marketing and Human Resource leaders to turn business strategy into clear,  credible communications that build alignment, strengthens culture and help people navigate through and confidently embrace change.

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Comm.ext helps clients inform, engage, excite and align their team
to achieve maximum performance.

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Business Hours

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
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Brookfield, IL 60513, United States of America

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