The Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence Welcomes Mike Klein As Its Newest Fellow!
The Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE) is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Klein as its newest Fellow, recognising his exemplary leadership and transformative impact in the communication profession.
Throughout his career, Mike Klein has consistently challenged traditional communication paradigms, pioneering simpler, data-driven solutions. A US native, Mike has worked with large organisations, start-ups and NGOs in the US and Europe, authored, “From Lincoln to LinkedIn,” a book discussing the social dynamics of communication in organisations and communities, and has been one of the profession’s leading bloggers and commentators for more than two decades.
Mike Klein has also had a significant record as an organisational leader in the profession. In 2021, he founded #WeLeadComms, a global program to celebrate initiative, courage, and leadership within the communication sector, and has developed it into a vibrant global platform where communication professionals converge to share insights and advance their careers.
Previously, he chaired IABC’s Europe-Middle East-North Africa region and served on the boards of IABC chapters across Europe. In 2024, Klein was named a Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication.
Sia Papageorgiou, Managing Partner at the CSCE, shared her enthusiasm about Klein’s induction, stating: “As we celebrate Mike’s nomination, we are reminded of the essence of a CSCE Fellow – a visionary who empowers, educates, and inspires. Mike’s journey from a strategic political consultant in the United States to an influential business communication strategist and thought leader across continents encapsulates his profound influence and dedication. His contributions, particularly in internal communication and strategic leadership, have not only enriched our profession’s body of knowledge but have also fostered a global community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.”
Adrian Cropley, Founding Partner at the CSCE, added: “Mike is truly an influencer on the global stage in terms of professional communication. He has given much of his time influencing the direction of our profession and leading the profession in strategic thinking and advocacy. The work that he has done with #WeLeadComms reflects who he is as a leader in our profession, born out of his passion for promoting our profession globally through the inspiring work of individuals on every continent. He has raised the bar for how communication professionals are seen within our world.”
As a Fellow of the CSCE, Klein will contribute his extensive training resources, further expanding the CSCE’s portfolio with innovative courses on internal communication, influence, and organisational strategy. Through his prolific writing and speaking engagements, he has emphasised the importance of transparent, authentic communication and its role in building trust between employees and management, and, crucially, the role of communication professionals as leaders in the organisations and communities in which they operate.
