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"My sincere thanks for putting together the Sustainable Living Center Board retreat. The resources you have provided me with, and more importantly, your time, is an incredible gift to our organization. I think we are all more prepared for and excited about the road ahead. Again, thank you for your time and energy. You have made my start as Executive Director much easier and the path ahead for our organization more clear. Cheers to you!"

Jenna Bicknell, Executive Director, Sustainable Living Center

"I wanted to tell you that you really made a big difference in our retreat and the work we were able to accomplish yesterday. I am very, very impressed with your abilities to manage and articulate a lot of information and am so appreciative of the time and effort you took to help our organization."

Annette Bergevin, Bergevin-Lane Winery, Board Chair, Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance

"Development Strategies Plus has been the single most important factor in improving our company's performance. DSP has provided invaluable service in strategic organizational redesign and transformation as M-CARE attempts to lead the future of health care reform."

Peter W. Roberts, President, M-CARE

"Development Strategies Plus provides unsurpassed service in follow-up and feedback. In awe of our newfound challenges and commitments, we were grateful for the continued support and attention to detail that DSP provides. They appreciated our needs for timely, direct, and thorough communication on our team's progress and direction. The methodologies and exercises used for team building were both challenging and fun. Their honest, straightforward approach to problem solving on structural and work style issues made us comfortable and productive in our retreats."

Judith P. Nold, Executive Vice President, Dobson McOmber

"I have had the opportunity to work with Susan in a number of areas, including business development integration, executive development and teambuilding, one-on-one coaching, and the merging of organizational cultures through growth and acquisition. She and her team have always been professional and committed to doing the right thing for their clients. Her advice and business acumen are solid and the value of working with her has been paid for many times over in the results. I have worked with her at more than one company and will continue to do so."

Deborah Gage, CEO, GTESS

"As an entrepreneurial company, we faced many challenges as our business rapidly grew. Susan and her team put together several interventions that enabled our organization to better address our business needs through the changes in ownership structure we have gone through. She developed a change management process especially aimed at facilitating the needs and concerns of our organization. The results exceeded our expectations and have enabled us to better develop and retain our most promising and talented staff."

Jay Levin, President, PPOM

"I am very pleased with the sessions you led. This was certainly a far cry from our simple request of having you facilitate a meeting on leadership. Thanks again for getting involved enough to really understand what we’re trying to accomplish, and for getting to know each individual, making the sessions really meaningful. Everyone was impressed with the content, and — of course — your enthusiasm and presentation style. Thanks for getting us started on the right road toward leadership, feedback, and teamwork."

Scott Bigbie, President, TRIAD ASSOCIATES Land Development Consultants

"Words cannot describe how you have helped me. Through your efforts, I understand me better. It is amazing what you have done in such a short time. You have successfully ’opened a few doors in my head’. I am already practicing what you have taught me. I look forward to continuing the process. Thank you again for your guidance through this process — it really was enjoyable."

Louis Lapiana, Sr Vice President, US Health and Life Insurance Company

"From all accounts, your presentation was a big hit. You added value to the day — and people came away with far more than they had anticipated. Lots of eyes were opened. Thanks for your professionalism and creative approach to the session. I enjoyed working with you and will be anxious to see what grows from the many seeds you cast."

Leonard J. Brzozowski, Chief Operating Officer, Chieftain Group, Inc.