Course Testimonials (on file with Schulich Executive Education Centre)

Here's what attendees had to say about Alan:

 

"Great real-life business examples were given when exploring each of the facts/concepts"

"Great course well presented"

"Alan is very knowledgeable. Also, an approachable instructor that is the key to encourage learning"


"Very engaging! Created a comfortable forum for sharing ideas in an interactive way. Great pacing in introducing/linking concepts."

"Alan kept the group relaxed and moving forward. Group activities were well planned (just right) meaning just enough for collaboration but not very long (10-15 minutes each)"

"Highly qualified"

"Excellent!"
 

"The course was very useful in helping understand how strategy is conducted and high-level executive thinking"

"Excellent course, well presented with relevant info"

"An amazing, applicable course for anyone in management level. This course provides the skills and knowledge to make professional success a given. It helps you take strategy and translates it into expectations and deliverables"

"This is one more terrific tool in my kit bag; practical, portable"

"Excellent course in putting the framework together for strategic plans. Definitely helps understand how strategy and business plans come together"

 

Here's what attendees particularly enjoyed about the course

"I loved the comfortable environment of the class"

"New and relevant info"

"Very applicable to a high level. Took into account the diverse experiences in the room. Alan was incredibly knowledgeable and informative"

"Practical model for application, a great group of people"

"I particularly enjoyed the simplicity, (plain language) nature of the course. As well, the group activities which provided a chance to work through the newly learned concepts has helped make them “stick”. I remember the tools from actually trying to apply them and from the group discussions following."

"Well-paced, clear and informative"

"Pace/speed of it"

"Real-word examples, instructor “stories”, opportunity to apply concepts in group activities"

"The open discussions with Alan and all participants and those in the breakout groups, the course material was well organized and flowed; from start (day 1) to finish (day 3)."

"Appropriate crowd of attendees"

"Process and tools"

"I enjoyed the case studies, analyzing them as a group and using them for exercises."

"Take-away, cheat sheet and cards"

"Group discussions and real-world examples"