“I admire the way Ray conducts the multi-day meeting. I think he seems to be patient enough to allow conclusions to “happen”, but sufficiently impatient to move things along. Ray challenged me and my partners and wasn’t afraid to speak frankly to us. He’s got a lot of real world experience to share with us on best practices, etc.”
President, 120-person architecture/engineering/CM firm, Southeast

“I liked your two-person approach to facilitating discussion. You offered your own suggestions in a subtle way that made sense when we got bogged down on difficult issues. You provided a very good framework with the pre-retreat research that allowed us to stay on track with a very ambitious agenda. I don’t think we could ever have accomplished this without your assistance. Job well done.”
Principal, 80-person engineering firm, Southwest

“Your leadership and constant focus on the subject matter. We had ten very intelligent, business minded, management skilled, experienced professionals trying to figure this out and you boiled it down and organized it in a way that none of us could do. You were very good at keeping us on point, giving us insightful input about the industry, keeping us on our toes, and helping us get to answers.”
President, 50-person engineering firm, Midwest

“Ray’s knowledge in guiding the process. He is able to cut through the bull when necessary as well as get things back on track when we’re heading off base. He listens to what everyone has to offer and is not shy at putting out ideas. Ray’s preparatory interviews are great and his documentation is extremely detailed.”
President, 50-person engineering firm, Mid-Atlantic

“The retreat was a wonderful success! I came away feeling re-energized and focused on what I need to do in the coming year. To borrow the motto from the PGA Tour, ‘You guys are good!’”
Principal, 200-person engineering firm, West Coast

“A very successful management retreat. We had terrific participation, a lot of very good ideas discussed, and we were able to make some very important decisions as we lead the company into the future. Once again, you did a great job in helping us focus on the important issues, and helped us walk out of the room with a renewed sense of purpose.”
President, 45-person engineering firm, Mid-Atlantic

“Your analysis and insight is helping raise the practice and business ‘savvy’ of the firm.”
Chief Operating Officer, 180-person architecture firm, West Coast

“Thanks for helping us produce a very strong impetus for our future growth and success.”
Principal, 100-person engineering firm, South Central

“Thank you for the very productive retreat. A lot of progress was made and a lot of potential was identified. The current slowdown in the economy has magnified the need for change and I am convinced we will emerge stronger as a result.”
President, 150-person engineering firm, Upper Midwest

“You did an exceptional job focusing us to a directed future. When retreats go well like ours, you must feel like corporate midwives.”
Chief Operating Officer, 110-person architecture firm, Mid-Atlantic

“I greatly appreciate your focus and understanding of our business.”
Principal, 200-person engineering firm, New England

“I am very pleased with this strategic plan. It has both important long term and short term goals. It will be very well received by our company. I am constantly amazed at your ability to stretch us, manage us, and keep us focused Thank you for your extraordinary work, and your personal commitment to helping our company grow and mature. We are so appreciative of all of your talents.”
President, 400-person general contractor, Mid-Atlantic

“I have to congratulate you on the work product. It offers the partners a roadmap through this process. The leadership of the firm in particular has never had an opportunity to share their deeply held convictions for where we are, where we need to go, and what we are not doing well. We will greatly benefit from the information, and use it to make informed decisions on our collective future in our work session.”
Partner, 250-person planning and engineering firm, Southeast

“We consider you a partner in our growth process. Thanks for all you have done.”
Partner, 100-person architecture firm, Midwest

“It was the best yet!! Congratulations and thanks for the help!!”
President, 1,200-person engineering firm, Northwest

“Let me thank you again for a very productive strategic planning session. This was the 8th that I attended and in my opinion the most productive.”
Marketing Director, 200-person engineering firm, West Coast

“All involved with the retreat had positive comments about your efforts. Based on what I saw, I made the right choice to get us through the strategic planning process.”
President, 50-person engineering firm, Mid-Atlantic

“It's a real pleasure to work with you and as always you did a fabulous job interjecting the right mixture of your thoughts and opinions with those of the group.”
President, 200-person engineering firm, New England

“We all feel that our investment was wise, and are all quite pleased with your work. Feel free to add us to your massive list of satisfied clients.”
Partner, 20-person architecture firm, Midwest

“This was probably one of the best planning sessions we have had in many years. We addressed many issues that will enable us to continue our success for years to come.”
President, 160-person engineering/environmental firm, Mid-Atlantic

“This was by far the most productive and worthwhile investment undertaken. Clearly we have some challenges and some hard and heavy lifting yet to come, but the momentum is moving in a constructive and healthy direction. Should we undertake strategies and initiatives set forth this during this retreat, we can and should achieve our company and market ambitions.”
Department Head, 200-person engineering firm, West Coast

“Thank you so much for your activities and actions. Onwards and upwards, with--and because of--you.”
Founding Partner, 180-person architecture firm, West Coast