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“I found that the seminar provided the theory and supporting practical tools that I can immediately begin implementing in our business to improve our management of resources and our selection of opportunities. Highly recommended.”
Arthur Potts, P.Eng. President, Fluid Clarification Danvic Inc.
“The Innovation Pentagon is the most comprehensive view of product development as it relates to strategies, resources and competencies that I have received to date. I have been studying this issue on and off for years.”
Wes LaBrash, Senior Business Planner, SaskTel Mobility.
“This is an excellent seminar! It has provided me with several strategies which I will be employing in our organization.
The entire program was very insightful and timely for the challenges we are experiencing with our organization today.”
David Hoover, Snr Manager Development Engineering, Northern Digital Inc.
“Content is Excellent.”
Mark Lemmerick, Chief Operating Officer, Information Services Corporation.
“Program offered an excellent means of standing back and considering the importance of a well rounded innovation strategy in every area of your business.”
Greg Krywulak, Vice President, iQmetrix Intelligent Retail.
“Excellent learning to breach the gaps in practical product strategy planning and R&D development.”
William Li, Director of Engineering, DoubleClick Canada Inc.
“This is valuable and useful material – truly “strategic.” It was presented in a logical fashion.”
Doug Konkin, Product Manager, PMC-Sierra Inc.
“Practical tools, particularly on core competencies and product strategy. Covered a wide range of integrated knowledge.”
Dave Stewart, Customer Solutions Consultant, Information Services Corporation.
“Concepts are practical and relavant to our work situation.”
David Quon, Senior Business Planner - Internet Services Marketing, SaskTel Corporation.
“This workshop provided the framework and tools to align development with strategy, and gave a clear understanding of
organizational core competencies as a lever for innovation and successful project selection.”
Steve Burnett, Manager, Ministry of Consumer and Business Services (Ontario).
“The material was very topical and relevant.”
Terry Fisher, Chief Technology Architect, Northern Digital Inc.
“Depth of information was very good – Excellent value.”
Arend Zantinge, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
“Covered a lot of great material very rapidly. Resource material will help a lot in innovation implementation at our firm.”
John Potter, Customer Solutions Consultant, Information Services Corporation.
“Started to bring/introduce a tighter linkage between the 5 areas of organizations – something that has long been overlooked.”
Renata Erme, Snr Business Consultant, Ministry of Consumer and Business Services (Ontario).
Other Client Testimonials
“I must confess that at the outset I was skeptical about this new Strategic Direction Setting process. I've tried other tools
that have had lacklustre results. Near the end of our investigations, I decided to plug our findings into our financials and was astounded at the outcome.”
Richard Davies, CEO, Today's Technology.
“Larry’s knowledge and expertise, and his ability to interface with our design team and our clients, were important factors
in the successful architectural development of the industry cluster TechMaps™ for two of our economic regional clients.”
Howard E. Crofts, FCA, Partner, Meyers Norris Penny.
“I have been submitting my recommendations to my company's corporate team including CEO and have been receiving positive feedback.
Of the Management of Technology courses I have taken so far, this course has had the most practical content, application and value to me.”
Paul Chan, Software Developer, ComputerTalk Technology Inc.
“I’ve been lucky to participate in two of the Dr. van den Berghe’s courses (Management of Technology & Innovation and Research Methods),
while I was pursuing my Masters degree with the University of Waterloo. His knowledge, presentation style, precious guidance, constructive feedback, and extreme diligence are exemplary.
I think, bringing science and technology together is an art, and Larry easily makes it happen.”
Kamran Hojati, PMP, Sun Certified Professional (SCWCD, SCJD), Senior Systems Analyst/Software Architect, Allianz Canada.
“Larry, I am impressed by the conciseness & richness of your synopsis of the 'progression.' How do you do that?
I am always looking for process communication techniques that would enhance my team facilitation work. To reiterate, your précis of the progression is clean, concise, accurate.”
Harley Carter, Manager, Corporate Planning & Strategy, Suncor Energy Inc.
“I can truly say that working with you was an outstanding experience. Your encouragement along the way was very much appreciated as I worked
through the process of defining and executing the project in a business situation that was frequently subject to change. As well, your guidance and suggestions were always prompt and helpful, and
led the way to a successful project completed on time.”
Bill Neaves, Snr Project Leader, Trojan Technologies.
“Thank you so very much for all your help. This could not have been achieved without you. I really admire your teaching style as an excellent combination
of both academic and real-world experience. It has provided a realistic approach to the applicability of the material in the business world. Not all professors have this valuable perspective.”
Ann Laviolette, (former) Sr. Business Specialist, AIC Ltd.
“Larry .. provided much valuable advice and guidance to me during the course of this project ....(and) ... provided a sounding board
for ideas as well as providing valuable feedback to ensure that the research stayed focused.”
Philip Jarrett, A/Manager, National Radar Program, Meteorological Service of Canada.
“Thank you for providing such an informative presentation on Core Competencies at our SATA networking/information event.
You brought the theory and practice together in a very logical and interesting way with an excellent presentation style.”
Marie Savostianik, Provincial Coordinator, NRC - Canadian Technology Network.
“As my research supervisor at UW, Larry’s experience and insights assisted me in framing my research topic so as to define the problem in a specific
context that permitted an in-depth analytical evaluation. His guidance and direction were invaluable in designing a proper survey instrument and selecting the appropriate statistical tests to permit a
comprehensive analysis of the data collected. We immediately established a good working relationship through his approachability, friendly, and good natured willingness to help.”
John Kearney, MEng.
“I have worked with Larry for more than 6 months during my research for Master’s program with University of Waterloo.
Larry’s extreme diligence, great verbal and writing skills, ability to mentor and guide effectively, and thorough knowledge of innovation, strategy and knowledge management helped me to accomplish my
research project successfully and understand the concepts better.”
Ravinder S. Masuta, President – InfoSystems Technology Services.
“We offer the Management of Technology Master's Program by distance learning using directed readings, internet tutorials, real-time streaming
audio and video over the Internet. Larry van den Berghe co-developed and delivered the first Strategic Management of Technology course to our executive manager participants resulting in a very
satisfying experience for them and for the university.”
Dr. Clifford Blake, Director, MOT@distance, University of Waterloo.
“Larry van den Berghe helped to create the role of Distributed Faculty at the Technical University of British Columbia. His contributions to
developing and delivering on-line learning modules for our Management and Technology Program helped to position TechBC as an innovative leader in e-learning in Canada.”
Dr. Arthur Fallick, (former) Assistant Vice President, Faculty and Academic Affairs, Technical University of British Columbia.
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