Dave Bourne

Background

About Dave Bourne

With a background as a strategist, writer, storyteller, graphic designer and team builder, I help organizations elevate communications beyond simple tactics. My focus on building engagement with stakeholders and creating innovative two-way communication channels results in demonstrably successful campaigns that exceed expectations. I believe communication is a key driver of culture, and I thrive on opportunities to transform employees into enthusiastic ambassadors. Through the use of timely, authentic communication using the right channels, I have helped organizations build trust, strengthen reputation and improve recruitment and retention rates—boosting overall employee satisfaction and contributing to positive cultural shifts. My work has earned nearly 30 industry awards for communication excellence, a reflection of my commitment to creativity, innovation and achieving measurable results, as well as my ability to distill complex business challenges into understandable messaging that resonates with target audiences. Some of my areas of expertise include: • Communication strategy development • Employee and stakeholder engagement • Knowledge Translation and Mobilization • Change management • Pandemic Communications • Issues management/crisis communications • Thought leadership • Writing and editing • Graphic design • Use of design to enhance communication effectiveness • Management of high-performing teams • Meeting facilitation