What Attendees Say About Strategic Decision Making

"Excellent program on how to make good decisions." ~ Kim Montrose, IS Account Manager, Raytheon Corporation

"A program that can increase the reach and effectiveness of all decisions at work and in life." ~ Fernando Cruz, Director Information Systems, Office Depot

"Dynamic, realistic strategic decision making processes required for success." ~ Diana Dobrovolny, Director Account Management, Roche Laboratories

"Excellent course for all leaders who have decision making responsibilities in an organization." ~ Chandra Attiken, Vice President Human Resources, The Antioch Company

"Excellent presentations skill and an ability to bring real world examples to light." ~ Mark Mitchell, President, Council for World-Class Communities

"Instructors ability to provide the information in an engaging manner - drawing on first-hand experience and linking with curriculum content." ~ Mike Nolan, Group Marketing Manager, Roche Diagnostics

"Intense. A must for everyone involved in a decision making process - and that is everyone." ~ Jorge Fournier, Executive Vice President, Commercial Centers Management

"Mr. Porter's knowledge, presentation, experience and anecdotes are excellent." ~ Richard Kirk, Executive Vice President, E. J. Brooks Company

"Presentation and content are well focused to objective of the course." ~ Michael Abatemarco, Vice President and General Manager, E. J. Brooks Company

"Recommended for executives charged with keeping an organization on a strategic setting." ~ Ched Miller, Chief Financial Officer, Whitney Information Network

"The case study approach is particularly suited for demonstrating the decision making process requirements and Dr. Porter is well qualified to teach it." ~ Michael Cole, Director of Policy, University of California at Berkeley

"The diversity of backgrounds and organization types in attendance requires an exceptional program to be relevant, and this was definitely relevant for everyone in the program." ~ Steven Manz, Managing Director, Noble Technology Services

"This program gave me important insights into facets of decision making I was not aware existed." ~ David Richardson, Managing Director, Dwight Asset Management

"This has been a most enriching and enjoyable experience. The presenter identified the key leadership concepts which I must implement if I am to be a success." ~ Roger Smith, Group Accountant, Sagicor Life, Inc.

"Outstanding course! Like a good novel or movie, I wish the course were longer. Roger’s wealth of experience and expertise (and great stories) made for an extremely educational and enjoyable experience." ~ Earl Bozeman, Chief, Federal Oversight Section, Region 4, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

"The illustration of successes and failures in Decision Making through real “first-hand” examples and discussion was excellent!" ~ Philip Bates, Senior Vice President, Operations, Sea Star Line, LLC

"Practical discussions with excellent ideas presented succinctly and in a user-friendly manner." ~ Tehseen Salimi, Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Sanofi-Aventis

"A thoughtful and thought-provoking program that bridges the gap between theory and the real world." ~ Michael Burrow, Vice President and General Counsel, Hancock Telecom

"Helped reinforce those things I am doing well and a good learning tool for those things I need to improve." ~ Sandra Perez, State Personnel Director, State of New Mexico

"Dr. Porter conveyed a tantalizing two days of personal insights into strategic issues at a very high level of organization. He is very talented and can communicate very well." ~ Joe Roetheli, Chief Executive Officer, S&M Nutec, LLC

"This seminar provides actionable strategies and techniques for making and participating in good decisions and on working strategically." ~ Wiley Bucey, Manager, Polypropylene Process Engineering, Sunoco Chemicals Division

"I found the session to be enormously helpful in formulating strategy and ensuring effective process management techniques are considered and implemented successfully." ~ Julia Cartwright, Vice President, Communications, The American Legacy Foundation

"Outstanding program. I already have key take-aways to apply to my decision making situations." ~ David Rhodes, Senior Manager, IT Engineering and Technology, Raytheon Corporation

"Useful real life examples. I was able to walk away with a clear model of how to make better decisions." ~ Frank Coleman, Executive Vice President, CBIS

"A terrific learning opportunity made enjoyable by entertaining and enlightening stories from my field." ~ Gail Hurley, Assistant Vice President, Penn State University

"I have been to many leadership workshops over the past 20 years. This is among the top two or three I have attended. It’s great for overall leadership as well as decision making." ~ Kent Crookston, Professor and Dean, Brigham Young University

"Enjoyed the real life examples of the application of the strategic decision making process." ~ James Butts, Aircraft Carrier Program Manager, U.S. Department of Defense

"Learn the techniques of strategic decision making from a person who has developed and practiced the tools at the highest level – and knows how to teach them." ~ Art Snyder, Manager, Process Technology, Sunoco Corporation

"This course was incredible; it hit home in so many areas. I especially enjoyed all of the stories that came with the technical material." ~ Norma Diaz, CEO, Community Health Group

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from an instructor with unbelievable experiences with a presentation style that is just right." ~ Mary Lynn Woebkenberg, Division Director, U.S.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

"Great class. I now have a new perspective on decision making." ~ Greg Avery, Director, Manufacturing & Engineering, US Smokeless Tobacco Manufacturing Company

"This program was extremely helpful in providing the toolkit for thinking strategically. Dr. Porter was very insightful, entertaining and thought provoking." ~ Peter S. Rockett, V.P. Finance & Administration, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

"Exceptional presentation, use of quality materials and integration of case and topic to real life management challenges." ~ Dana Whiteside, Deputy Director, Boston Redevelopment Authority

"Outstanding. Professor Porter not only knows the subject, he has lived through it. His experience is tremendous." ~ Luis F. Velez, General Manager, Zamorano University

"Fascinating and thought- provoking." ~ Peter Swenson, Branch Chief, USEPA

"Strong speaker with real world advice. Repeatable lessons." ~ Brian Kiefer, Manager-Equity Sales, Guardian Investor Services LLC

"Excellent program that is very relevant and well put together." ~ Larry Goodnight, Director, Health Systems West, Astellas Pharma U.S., Inc.

"Dr. Porter has an outstanding command of both anecdote & application of the keys to successful strategic decision making. The content was both interesting and informative." ~ Gregory Force, President & Chief Operating Officer, Tindall Corporation

"This course provides an excellent map to reaching an informed decision." ~ Loren Plisco, Deputy Regional Administrator, US NRC

"Roger Porter is masterfully adept at dissecting and explaining the anatomy of the decision making process!" ~ John Brenton, Corporate Affairs Senior Manager, Amgen Canada, Inc.

"One of the best seminars at the executive level that I have ever attended!" ~ Mimi Cuddy-Mierzwa, Group Supervisor, The Johns Hopkins University (Applied Physics Laboratory)