Advanced Communication Designs, Inc.
Founded in 1979 by two women with a Smith Corona Word Processor and a passion for clear communication, Advanced Communication Designs, Inc. (Adcom Designs) helps clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of workplace communication. We leverage technology and AI to overcome challenges and get results.
Meet Natasha Terk
Expert in Business Communication and Leadership
Managing Director, Natasha Terk, is an expert on business communication in the workplace and the author of seven books in The Write It Well Series on Business Communication.
She has worked as an organizational development consultant and trainer for twenty years, leading processes for onsite and online training, team building, leadership development, strategic planning, and train-the-trainer programs.
Natasha launched and managed Write It Well Private Limited, a Singapore-based company from which she led consulting and training projects throughout Asia for three years.
Natasha directed the reputation and recognition strategy for Blue Shield of California, served as a program officer at the Packard Foundation, developed strategic plans for La Piana Consulting and taught Business Writing at UC Berkeley. Natasha holds a bachelor’s degree from the Colorado College; holds master’s degrees from the University of San Francisco and the University of Manchester, UK; and holds certifications in PROSCI Change Management, facilitation, and program evaluation.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
We are proud to work with top organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, government, construction, education, and more—helping them elevate communication and drive success.
Technology & Financial Services
Hewlett Packard, National Semiconductor​, Hitachi, Bank of America, Visa, and PayPal
Consumer Goods
Nestle, Mondelez, Safeway, IKEA, McDonald's, and Sony Playstation
Healthcare
Nestle Health Science, Iveric Bio, and Kaiser Permanente
Government
The Counties of Alameda and Santa Clara and the Cities of Palo Alto, Berkeley, South San Francisco, Oakland, and Pleasanton
Construction & Engineering
Overaa Construction, Granite Construction, Plant, The Beck Group, and The Walsh Group
Education & Nonprofit Organizations
Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley, Duke University, Packard Foundation, East Bay Agency for Children
Case Studies
Adcom maximizes return on investment. Our projects and programs improve professional/business image, reduce miscommunication and wasted time, and improve morale and engagement.
Granite Construction
Adcom built and delivered an onsite writing workshop that showed project engineers, project managers, architects, engineers, safety manager, supervisor, and construction workers how to write clearly and concisely. The course saved the company from costly misunderstandings.
Iveric Bio
Iveric Bio managers wanted guidance for writing performance documentation. Using relevant examples and activities, Adcom's online course helped the team write specific, objective, SMART reviews that benefit the managers and their direct reports.
McDonald's
Adcom built and delivered a multi-day new manager training program for employees across Asia. Through interactive exercises - including a simulation- employees gained management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
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Success Stories
What Our Clients Say
Real results, real impact. See how businesses and professionals have transformed their communication skills with Adcom Designs' expert training, coaching, and consulting. Our clients trust us to deliver strategies that enhance clarity, boost confidence, and drive success.
Natasha and her team have provided valuable training to our general construction company. We’ve used a variety of their services: one on one coaching to improve writing and communication skills; presentation skills training to improve the confidence of our superintendent and presentation team; training on how to write and manage email in the workplace; writing and editing of our company newsletter.
I would highly recommend Adcom as a business resource, their knowledge and experience in working with construction companies and other technical people made them a great fit for our team.
Maggie White,
Director, Human Resources, and Training at Overaa Construction
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