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Functional Accountability™
"The accountability message was right on. (Dynamic Results’) characterizations of our company were on target. The pace and the content were just right. (Dynamic Results’) "presence," consistency of message and approach were as good as I've seen."
"(Dynamic Results') facilitation is specific on deliverables, (offers) insights on human behavior and how I can improve delivering results on my commitments."
"My coach is very insightful and provides skilled and practical feedback for the application (of functional accountability)."
"(One of the most important things I’ve learned is) taking accountability in reinforcing the operating agreements and commitments the team has established."
"(The Facilitator) never lost focus and never drifted off-task. I learned (from this presentation) and will use it as a model, which complemented the content of the message."
"(The best part of the accountability training was the) Valuable Handouts and Tools given to us to use in our daily work and home lives."
"(The best part of the accountability training was) the belief that we will make the changes necessary in Executive Leadership to change this company's future."
Executing Strategy
"We are a much improved Senior Leadership team!"
"(Our Facilitator’s) major strengths are:
1. Focus
2. Dedication
3. Commitment ... (our Facilitator) "leads" us to strategically plan, it is productive and beneficial."
"Honestly, this was the best strategic planning activity that I have ever attended."
"(Dynamic Results’ overall strengths include their) abilities to be objective, understand our business from a discussion, keep the process on schedule and share their pragmatic knowledge and experience in strategic planning."
"(Our Facilitator) should be commended for his willingness to listen to critical comments (about his work) and then make adjustments accordingly."
"This is the best program for management development that our company has invested in."
"The process reaffirmed how important it is to engage, listen and come to consensus with the rest of the leadership team. This resulted in good practice to improve my behavior in this environment and on this task."
As a result of working with Dynamic Results, I have:
• "Doubled my business in six months."
• "Improved my communication skills."
• "Became more intelligent in my interaction with others."
• "Enhanced my communication skills with others, which has helped me think about situations with a broader scope."
Improve Individual / Organizational Performance
"(I have grown in the way I manage my business and develop my people by) Listening – really listening and trying to understand the point of view of others. In return, there is more effective teamwork."
"This is the best program for management development that our company has invested in."
"(Dynamic Results) has made a huge contribution to the success of (our organization)."
"As a result of working with Dynamic Results, I have broadened my views, opened my mind and strengthened relationships."
"This program has given me the opportunity to talk about things that never get mentioned at work, but have a profound impact on how I work. I now have very practical ways of dealing with difficulties that I can implement right away."
"As a result of working with Dynamic Results, I have gained a much greater, more stable confidence and understanding of myself and my abilities. I’m able to take on greater challenges and opportunities at work and personally."
"(Based on my Dynamic Results experience, I have) a re-awareness of time management and am excited and enthusiastic about my profession. (The Executive Coach) exudes his excitement and love of his profession."
"I have successfully applied the important skills/habits learned from (my Executive Coach) both at work and at home."
"All the coaches are professional, have earned my trust and are highly skilled."
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
"I realize as a leader or team member, our reactions can make or break our results. Today, I better recognize [sic] how my emotions will affect the outcome of any situation both in my business and personal life. This is POWERFUL and it works!"
"I learned to willingly share my opinions and thoughts in different ways, even if they were not well received at first. I can apply the knowledge I gained about the character traits of some of my teammates to position me to better interact with them."
"(Dynamic Results) did a great job communicating in very scientific/biological terms, which made the information really interesting (for the audience)."
"The most important things I've learned (from Emotionally Intelligent Leadership) is that emotional aspects of relationships, both at work and at home, are key to dealing with events."
"The ability to give ‘emotion’ value at work is sometimes quite hard in a scientific/academic environment. (Emotional Intelligence) gives us an understanding of other people's hurdles, which makes it easier to help."
"(I learned) to stop and think about my feelings before I react to certain situations, to think about my mental maps and their implications on my current actions."
"I have always had a sense of what (decisions) need to be made, and in difficult situations avoided some of these decisions. Recently I have been given some tangible tools that allow me to move quicker into making those decisions and feeling good about them."
"(Our Facilitator) put the results into context and fully explained the method. This made the pursuit of EQ compelling and motivated me to continue."
Meeting Facilitation
"(Our Facilitator) knows how to ask the hard questions. He knows how to capture the core values and keeps everyone on target!!"
"(Our Facilitator) gave real examples rather than theoretical explanations."
"(Dynamic Results) brings humor to the facilitation and doesn't have an issue with discussing the development areas where (their company) could improve."
"(Our Facilitator) kept us on track – which is outstanding for this group. He made us think by asking tough questions again and again!"
"(Our Facilitator) has a unique ability to solicit and gather input on sensitive subjects – she does a good job creating (one-on-one) safety."
"(Our Facilitator) is:
1. Articulate
2. Credible
3. Likeable
4. Knowledgeable"
Strategic Planning
"(Our Facilitator) should be commended for his willingness to listen to critical comments (about his work) and then make adjustments accordingly."
"We are a much improved Senior Leadership team!"
"(Our Facilitator’s) major strengths are:
1. Focus
2. Dedication
3. Commitment... (our Facilitator) ‘leads’ us to strategically plan, it is productive and beneficial."
"Honestly, this was the best strategic planning activity that I have ever attended."
"I saw some passion and commitment from the group that I had not seen before – this is exciting and energizing."
"(Dynamic Results’ overall strengths include their) abilities to be objective, understand our business through a discussion, keep the process on schedule and share their pragmatic knowledge and experience in strategic planning."
"(Dynamic Results) has made a huge contribution to the success of (our organization)."
"The process reaffirmed how important it is to engage, listen and come to consensus with the rest of the leadership team. This resulted in good practice to improve my behavior in this environment and on this task."
"(I have grown in the way I manage my business and develop my people by) Listening – really listening and trying to understand the point of view of others. In return, there is more effective teamwork."
As a result of working with Dynamic Results, I have:
• "Doubled my business in six months."
• "Improved my communication skills."
• "Became more intelligent in my interaction with others."
• "Enhanced my communication skills with others, which has helped me think about situations with a broader scope."
Executive Coaching
"(My Executive Coach’s) continued association with (our company) will make us better … a better place to work and a better place to get work done."
"(My Executive Coach) was amazing. It was almost as if someone took my profile and matched it up with his. I felt very comfortable with him and was able to openly discuss anything that was on my mind at the time."
"(Executive Coaching has) been a very enlightening and energizing experience. I am more confident about myself and my abilities. I also better understand my negative feelings, know how to manage them so they don't weaken my relationships and add to a vicious circle."
"(I recommend Dynamic Results’ coaching because) you focus on what’s most important NOW!"
"(Dynamic Results) shared how to gather more appropriate information on issues and ‘de-personalize’ various situations. (They) have also worked with me to have a more balanced life style. Thank you, Dynamic Results!"
"(My Executive Coach) is professional, personable and insightful."
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the coaching sessions; personally it will pay great dividends. (My coach) is professional, objective, insightful, challenging and prompt."
"(Because of Executive Coaching) I have improved on letting my colleagues know how much I value their help. In particular, I have told my boss how much her guidance and mentoring means to me."
"(Dynamic Results) gave me some great ideas on what leaders do ... changing the negative momentum to positive, etc."
"(As a result of coaching) I now operate more effectively. (Because of this) I’ve saved valuable time and money, as well as stream-lined the business."
"(Coaching has helped me feel) much more motivated and inspired."
"(Because of the coaching program) I’m able to form much stronger, constructive relationships with the people I work with, along with having a more positive, realistic attitude."
"(Through coaching) I learn. I grow. I become a better partner for those that trust me."
"As a result of working with Dynamic Results, I have) learned that how people interpret what you are saying directly affects how they will react. I also learned to ask questions."
"In my personal life, I have applied this particular learning in my day-to-day interactions with my husband, kids and mother. It was especially powerful for my husband to hear me tell him how much I appreciate him. It almost brought him to tears! I guess I knew all along that this learning was very important, but I needed my coach to ask me if I had been practicing what I believed."
"As a result of working with Dynamic Results, I have become more confident and assertive."
Workshops
"Too often we are forced to align with a packaged presentation, process or style. (Dynamic Results’) ability to tailor the training and planning exercise to (our team) was very effective."
"The material of the presentation was concise and the (facilitator’s strength is his) knowledge of the subject matter. Connecting the concepts discussed in the presentation with real life examples, based on (real life) experience, made it easy to comprehend the concepts."
"I can use many of the great tools (I received from the presentation)."
"(Our Facilitator) has a unique ability to solicit and gather input on sensitive subjects – she does a good job creating (one-on-one) safety."
"(Dynamic Results) brings humor into a sometimes tense situation, (this allows) everyone to honestly express their feelings. (They) lead without making the session feel like therapy."
Key Notes
"(Our Facilitator) had a very strong knowledge of the material and kept audience interest high."
"I will remember what was presented by Dynamic Results."
"Good use of examples to illustrate points. The information is straight forward and was presented in a simple-to-understand way."
"The presentation was practical and useful."