What are people saying about Thinking Skills?

 

Excellent tools provided to help make a board better and a good board excellent.

Michael Larson, Board of Education, WY

Insightful

Dabe Pelley, Board of Education, IL

The workshop was enlightening and productive. I will be using material when I return back.

Pamela Resch, Board of Education, NY

The instructors and the information provided was excellent.

Barbara C. Thomas, Board of Education, IL

A BIG THANK YOU for coaching me !!! You really made a difference in my approach to organizing all this stuff and how to go forward.

Beverly Malooley, Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center

Yona presented practical concepts with an enjoyable, interesting manner. Excellent thought-provoking style.

Bill Mayo, Retired, Caterpillar

Very engaging info

Channa Martin, Director – Quality & Learning & Development

I got some specific ideas that I will definitely use in my work.

John Howard, Independent Trainer

Interactive. Well-done.

Paul Mensinger, Owner, CPMI Professional Development, Inc.

An excellent workshop – good presenters

Carol McGee, Board Member, Bureau County Genealogical Society

The three presenters balanced and complemented each other with their material and style. I found this to be an excellent investment of my time and learned some very practical tools that I know I can implement into my business.

Christine Schouten, Owner, Home Instead Senior Care

Great team; each presenter had a strong message.

Marty Schlink, Administrator, Heritage Manor

Great results – Team effort approach.

Don Lamp, Treasurer, LaSalle County

Three different styles which joined together to provide an exceptional workshop.

Shari Caselli, PCA, Vitas Hospice

Excellent interaction. Presenters gave specific verbiage to counter objectives & tools for team building.

Norene Scheck, Director, Vitas Hospice

The presenters were wonderful. I feel inspired to go back to work & incorporate them into my everyday work & personal life.

Beth Coleman, Aquatics Coordinator, PPD & BCMC

Time well spent. Quality content & presentation.

Tom Thornton, President, Key Builders Construction, Inc.

Fabulous presenters. Informational. Good ideas!!

Sara Hudson, Business Development Manager, Key Builders Construction, Inc.

Likes the variety of presenters. Found the info very relevant. Can implement immediately.

Bev Malooley, Director, SBDC

Very helpful and presented in away easy to understand.

Maury Reeves, Park District

Great format for brainstorming. Hope we do this!

Beth Coleman, Aquatics Coordinator, Princeton Park District

Great teacher.

Steve Bronson, Princeton Park District

The instructor should be a teacher. Very polite and appreciative of others.

Matt Wright, Park Maintenance, PPD

Thanks for coming back to the BCMC. It was fun as always!

Lisa Allen, Front Desk, BCMC

This was excellent ~ it really made me think about how others perceive & communicate – you create a safe environment.

Janni Favus

As always, Yona, I thoroughly enjoyed your workshop. Thanks for sharing. Uplifting and thought provoking.

Marcia Riddle

Very insightful, interactive program. The information can be used in dealing with all individuals both professionally and personally.

Suz Smith, Teacher

This workshop made me more aware that we are all different even though you may have a group of students who appear the same, and to adjust to their learning styles. Great job.

Nancy Stone

I believe this workshop is a great experience for all ages and levels of education, etc.

Jessica Resler

This workshop was fun and helped me to be aware of different types of students and learning styles and how to deal with the in the classroom.

Nikki Smith

Great skill in bringing key points into focus.

Tom Thornton, President, Key Builders

Yona is very astute and understanding. Good observations and diagnosis.

Troy Johnson, Resource Coordinator, Key Builders

Good reinforcement that we act as a team.

Sara Hudson, Business Development Manager, Key Builders

I was impresses in how most people in the workshop worked together. I was surprised on how some people didn’t participate. I realized that I can improve on my ability to let others take control.

Ken Crane, Project Manager, Key Builders

As always. Enjoyable learning experience.

Tim Gorman, Project Manager, Key Builders

Was great! Confirms what I felt we already had...terrific team work.

Elaine Russell, Director, Princeton Park District

It was good to see how your fellow workers observe you as a co-worker.

Keith Scherer, Superintendent of Parks, Princeton Park District

It was a fun experience. Had a great subject, experience, broken up with team competition and table discussion.

Robert Friend, Board of Education

I thought the learning experience was very thorough. All aspects of Board/Superintendent roles were discussed.

Dr. James Jackson, Superintendent, Hamilton District #328

Great for establishing the need for teamwork and providing some tools to put that into perspective and getting that started.

Joan Boss, Board of Education

The presenters were awesome!

Thomas Livingston, Superintendent, Atwood Heights 125

Very well-spoken, engaging and prepared. I can apply what I learned to other areas of life.

Lori Weiss, Board of Education

This workshop showed me that the board I serve on is near high performing and what can be done to get it there.

David Conner, Board of Education

Yona and his team created 10 computer application modules for us as well as taught 30 classes. The atmosphere that he created during the classes made for a wonderful learning experience. Thanks for making our grant such a success!

Laura Frizol, Director, LaSalle Public Library

Excellent at bringing out shy members & facilitating group interactions. Clearly explained importance and benefits of teamwork. Format was adapted to reach broad audience & encourage involvement of all participants.

Bruce McVety, Unit Leader, U of I Extension

This program really got the whole company working together.

Ryan Walters, Mailing, Letter Kraft – Creative Services

Yona keeps a pace that makes it easy to attend. I always come away re-energized from the quick small group activities and the high level of participation.

Mary Lou Meader, IVCC, Director of Continuing Education & External Learning

It is an eye opener to realize that my preferences don’t necessarily match my abilities. Yona made me realize one isn’t “right” or “wrong.”

Jennifer Lafferty, Assistant V.P., LaSalle National Bank

This time together has solidified our team and moved us closer to our goal of a high trust, high performance team.

Jim Riley, President, LaSalle National Bank

The workshop was well-organized and encouraged participation. It was quite evident the instructor enjoys what he does. It was a worthwhile afternoon! Thanks!

Melanie Riley, Director of Human Resources, Illinois Central College

Love your attitude & personality. You have a wonderful ability to decipher what people are saying through their stories.

Christine Seda, Office Manager, Illinois Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Yona is a great instructor; he paces the teaching to the students’ level of knowledge and is very concise and thorough on the presentation of the information.

Tina Han, Assistant Controller, Harrington Institute of Interior Design

I wondered if it was worth my time. But to my surprise it was well worth the time.

Donna Jones, Supervisor at Caterpillar

He is very direct and makes sure everyone understands.

Megan Diemer, Front Desk, Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

I loved it, and it was an easy to learn experience. I always have fun coming to these things, and this presentation exceeded my expectations.

Amber Padilla, Retail, Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

Yona has a very positive attitude with an over abundance of energy. He made this seminar fun, informative and a pleasure to attend.

Mary Geary, St. Mary’s Hospital

The presenter did a great job teaching creative problem solving to a high energy, hard to channel group! Concrete examples (by doing) were given that will work well with our youth groups. He was flexible and intelligent.

Barbara Roberts, Youth Development Educator, U of I Extension

Like the way he leads the conversation. Respects the answers of others in group.

Grace Henery, Career Counselor, BEST, Inc.

Good seminar. It brought to light many skills to develop. Being an introvert, the instructor did not force participation.

Dave Simmons, Stores Supervisor, Noveon, Inc.

Good insight into how to create a safe work environment to promote effective communication, and openness for a better more productive workplace.

Steve Saunders, Operations Manager, Noveon, Inc.

Insightful way to approach the business world with very simple and obtainable ideas.

Tim Harris, President, Key Builders Construction, Inc.

Yona did an outstanding job of bringing an already good team to a point of being prepared to be great. There was energy and productive effort came from our team.

Jim Riley, President, LaSalle National Bank