Ted Liberkowski, VP Corporate Development, Perfect
Plastic Printing
"We had two very intensive and productive days, the best
strategic planning Perfect Plastic Printing has ever done. Our team
remained focused and was comfortable with the process. We
accomplished more in two days than other planning sessions which
have lasted weeks. I look forward to working with you in the
future."
Joseph R. Mancuso, President, Chief Executive Officers Club
"My recommendation for a strategic planning facilitator,
no matter when you do it, is John Myrna."
Morgan Hall, Maryland Center for Quality and Productivity,
University of Maryland
"In a world where fluff is fashionable, it is a pleasure
to see a practical approach to such an important activity as
Strategic Planning."
Mary Ella Gabler, President and CEO, Peacock Alley Inc.
"We knew we had a great need for a strategic planning
meeting for our company. After the high recommendation we had
received regarding your program, we had high expectations. What a
meeting and great presentation and program you gave us! Our team was
inspired and motivated, and we wish to express our sincere
appreciation. I am sure that your program will provide us with the
plan and focus we need for future success. We look forward to
working with you in the future and wanted to express thanks for
sharing your planning skills with us."
Ada-Helen Bayer, Research Psychologist, Aerospace Sciences,
Inc.
"A short note to thank you a whole lot for the super
Planning Meeting, and the outstanding "Strategic Planning
Retreat Summary" I received on my desk this morning. Your
facilitation and the outcome far exceeded any expectations!! (And I
know I was a very tough customer!) Thank you again, and hope we meet
again in the future!"
Dan Heit, President, Abraxas Group, Inc.
"The meeting was a watershed event for the organization.
In two intense days, 11 staff members representing activity in five
states and diverse backgrounds and interests were able to reach
profound agreements about the essential qualities of the
organization and a clear road map to move forward today. John
Myrna's facilitation of the meeting was superb. We are an arcane
business, and within an hour of the meeting's inception, everyone
felt that John had worked with us for years. He encouraged the
surfacing of the issues under the rug and was able to move the group
through them without rancor. The meeting was virtually magical and
has already had a very positive impact on our performance."
Rodney I. Smith, Chairman, EASI-SET Industries
"You excellent presentation at our annual EASI-SET
Industries meeting made the difference between what would have been
an okay meeting and one that was excellent."
Anthony Vidal, President, InfoVista US
"Thank you John. Once again you have succeeded in
helping us define our future."
Alain Ries, CEO InfoVista France
"John Myrna’s seminar proved extremely useful.
It helped us focus on the real issues that we needed to solve. One
of the best seminars I attended."
Chris Chocola, CEO, CTB International Corporation
"Our company experience with John have been very
valuable. His approach to the strategic planning process is very
practical and results oriented. His personal demeanor and obvious
experience combine with the process to result in a plan on which to
build a company's strategic actions and success."
John Muncaster, President, Polyguard
Products
"Your process is more effective than the ones I used to
run in the Fortune 500. Over a two day period you herded our group
of cats to a do-able consensus plan which left us all excited."
Mark Dilworth, Principal, OMNIPLAN
"John Myrna's planning process was extraordinarily
powerful in drawing from our team their genuine goals and
aspiration, in driving us as a team to consensus, and in leaving us
with a clear path to follow to realize our common goals. I have
every confidence that our time with John will have a dramatic and
positive impact on our future."
Michael Needleman, President, Tartan Sales Corporation
"I was initially reticent about using Myrna Associates as
I felt that your organization was geared toward a manufacturer or
importer. My fears were completely put to rest after listening to
the first few hours of facilitating the strategic planning of a pure
sales company. Your understanding and guidance with our vision to
implement a very strong game plan was invaluable. All players on the
team are in full synchronization of what to do, where to go, and how
to get there. Thanks you again for a very intense but eye opening
two days. We look forward to working with you again this time next
year."
Thomas F. P. Sullivan, President, Government Institutes Inc.
"We are impressed with the results. Outstanding and truly
amazing!"
Larry J. Ellison, founder / CEO, ORACLE Corporation
"You are one of the best in the marketing industry. It
has been a personal pleasure dealing with you."
Paul Thompson, President, TeleQuest Teleservices
"John, this is a day of passing management control from
myself to a management team. This process was made much easier with
your help. You are an exceptional moderator and kept this team
focused. I will see you in our follow-up meetings and would also
recommend you to all companies in need of team building."
Stephen J. McShane, President, Midtronics
"John, thanks for the great job facilitating our
strategic planning meeting. Our intense two days (24 hours),
accomplished more than we could have in a week. You kept us focused,
and helped us to achieve more than we thought we could. Great work!
Great meeting!"
Claire W. Kincaid, President, EEI Communications
"John, I heartily recommend the 2-day strategic planning
session to other CEOs. Gathering your senior managers together to
focus as company owners creates a fabulous forum for identifying
underlying problems as well as creating a dynamic, useful, and
agreed-upon strategic plan. I look forward to seeing the results of
our meeting in the short term and beyond."
Rahim Sabadia, President, Sabtech Industries
"John Myrna: this is the 3rd planning retreat for
Sabtech and the first and best we’ve had. John, we will do it
again and again with you!! You are simply great!!"
Robert S. Kaminski, Chairman & CEO, Continental/Midland
"We have been planning for 10 years with success! You
facilitated the best ever meeting! We left filled with clear vision,
forward plans and a committed team. See you for [the] review
meetings."
Lucy Caldwell-Stair, Publisher, Thompson Publishing Group
"Our session together was really the first time for many
to be drawn into the big picture. ... Now I feel that I have a
number of soul mates and allies in the big picture planning. By
having more time to reflect on my group's thinking, I have a better
understanding of where my people are in their development as
managers and business planners."
Dan Pratt, President, Pratt Corporation
"For only 48 hours of effort, fun, struggle and finally
success you can chart a path to future success."
J. Michael Sheaffer, President, Hi-Line Electrical &
Mechanical Speciality Products
"You system is great! My planning team members had high
regard for the success of our meeting. Yesterday, I met with about a
dozen C.E.O.'s and highly recommended you and your system. No doubt
you'll be hearing from them".
Chuck Lyon, Executive Vice President, RPI
"There is no way we could have accomplished what we did
with this group in any other way. I consider this money well spent.
Am I willing to be a reference? Hell, I'll go on TV if you
want."
Lawrence J. Butler, President, Butler Capital
"John: Your TQP program has brought our key company staff
together as a team for the first time. In two days we've
accomplished more in terms of gaining control of our future and
focusing our efforts to reach our goals than in the previous 15
years. I'd whole heartily recommend TQP to any CEO or owner who
wants to set his company's future rather than react to the
present."
Janice Blaesing, General Manager, Neradt Tool & Stamping
"Wow! Two intense days and worth every penny! John Myrna
provokes thought, encourages challenging discussion and really keeps
a group focused on the future. What a positive energy to launch our
plan from. We’re ready to make it happen! Thanks John!"
J. Don Allen, President, InMind
"The depth of this strategic planning session could not
or would not have been realized without the help of such an adept
facilitator. We are sorry that it ended so soon but look forward to
our next meeting."
Joseph S. Bracewell, Chairman, Century National Bank
"By involving management and key board members in the
planning process we made more strategic progress in the last quarter
than we did over the past two years!"
Chip Harper, President, Harrison, Walker
& Harper
"Impressive. John accomplished more in two days then our
last effort that took 9 months, $60,000 and thousands of
man-hours."
Jeremiah H. Shaw, President, Blue Blade Steel
"Definitely helped give us a needed focus ... helped
develop a consistent dialog needed to move ahead."
Annette Dunlap, Assistant Professor of Business, St. Andrews
Presbyterian College
"Thank you for the marvelous presentation you made to our
combined Principles of Marketing and Senior Seminar classes on
Wednesday. The information you presented and your excitement made
what can be a very dry topic extremely fascinating."
Robert Fogal Sr., CEO, International Marketing
"After just completing a two day planning session
facilitated by Mr. John Myrna I am elated at the results and
professionalism which he exhibited . Every company should experience
this opportunity."
Fred Wilcoxon, President, Wilcoxon Research
"In early 1993, I found myself the CEO of a growing
electronics sensor manufacturing company with 70 employees.
Expanding sales and - most importantly - growing an effective
management staff were my top priorities. To set a solid company
direction and build strong team commitment I choose Myrna Associates
to facilitate a strategic planing session.
The results of the first strategic planning meeting were impressive.
The process yielded very clear company direction derived through
team participation. As a young team in need of development, I could
sense the unique value that a professional facilitator brought to
the growth process. The burden on myself and my administrative staff
was minimal while the impact on the entire company’s sense of
controlled direction was major. We have used this planning service
ever since.
My company has now nearly doubled in size and quarterly strategic
sessions are an integral part of our operating system. Most
importantly the senior staff of Wilcoxon Research has developed in
their professional careers - a fact of which I am most proud."
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