"I support managers and communication managers in administrations and public organizations in the strategic development of their communication."
With many years of experience in a politically demanding environment with a focus on leadership and strategic communication, I advise governments, administrations and public organizations on the design and further development of their organization and communication. Leadership and communication belong together: I combine organizational development and communication consulting - structured, credible and sustainable.
"Think. Communicate. Do."
I provide support in adapting communication processes to the new circumstances - for clearer, faster and more flexible communication that strengthens public trust and makes the work of employees easier. The aim: to implement change processes sustainably and to create transparent communication that meets modern requirements and builds trust.
Annual networking event for government and administrative communication
“Digital Tools & AI
in
Government Communication:
Yes, but done right!”
Networking event on government and administrative communication:
June 25, 2026, starting at 5 p.m., Villa Morillon, Bern
Offers
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Management and organization
Leadership coaching, strategic sparring & support for change processes in administrations.
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Communication
Strategic communication for governments, executives & communication experts
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Education
Practical workshops on leadership and communication - directly applicable in everyday administrative work.
References
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"Barbara Günthard-Maier is the best boss I've ever had."
Urs Buchs, Stadtwerk Winterthur, media conference on 28.6.2017. Urs Buchs was Director ad interim from 8.7.2016 to 31.7.2017, Barbara Günthard-Maier was politically responsible for Stadtwerk.
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"Barbara Günthard-Maier has a profound and practice-oriented knowledge of political communication, strategic communication management and organizational and team development, complemented by profound analytical and conceptual thinking skills."
Peter Düggeli, Head of Communication FDFA April 2021 to December 2022
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"We often develop communication concepts on instinct, without having learned the craft. Barbara Günthard-Maier's practice-oriented courses open up new perspectives. Analyzing instead of immediately discussing communication channels, for example, is worthwhile - because it helps us reach the target group better!"
Catherine Arber, communications consultant at Kommunikation Kanton BernMAZ course "Developing a communications concept", spring 2022
* References from current clients
The utmost confidentiality of client assignments is of central importance to me. I will provide you with current contacts after consultation.
Contact us
Barbara Günthard-Maier
Managing Director
Alleeweg 23
3006 Berne
Tössertobelstrasse 15
8400 Winterthur
Meeting and workshop rooms
c/o ComCoeur
Morillonstrasse 45
3007-Bern
barbara.guenthard@umsetzung.ch
+41 79 238 18 36