Testimonials

“You are an energetic, highly resourceful and a fun-filled speaker. I think you have great insight on Project Management, Leadership and Team Building. I admire your enthusiasm, wisdom and experience and I hope to learn more from you somehow, where ever. Thanks for the experience this week!”

“I work for the General Services Administration (GSA) and periodically GSA employees have to take college level job-related classes. Last week I had the opportunity to attend Professor Burd’s Project Management class in Los Angeles, and I must tell you, Mr. Burd is what every instructor ought to be; knowledgeable, yes, first and foremost, but there is more than that. An extra dimension. I call it, “experience combined with the ability to elicit critical thinking" from the students so that they elevate themselves to a level of education and understanding, they never before thought attainable.

He is a people person and student oriented. I may not know a lot of things, but I do know a highest best, top quality instructor when I see one.

Your students will be enriched as we were, by Mr. Burd’s presence as an instructor and guide.”

"I was thinking about what makes your class so amazing, and for what it is worth, would like to give you some thoughts. It is quite obvious that you have close to mastered the learning process because you are a very effective teacher.

In my very humble opinion, not many teachers even try and master learning and therefore do not make very effective teachers. Also, you are passionate about the integration of people at all levels and utilize this in making the connection between knowing or having some knowledge and having the ability to teach people about your knowledge. You are in fact passionate about project management, but also have the experience and knowledge to back up your passion. Thanks for the suggestions given in our conversation

You mentioned yesterday about listening to people that help get one energized! Scott...you are one of those people. So, thank you! Thanks again for the great teaching/instruction on project management."

"I want to thank you for the training I attended this past week (Managing Projects - trainer Scott Burd). It was, by far, one of the best sessions I've had the opportunity to attend. The volume of information was overwhelming but the instructor was open, intense and concerned that we understood. While I feel the instructor should receive most of the credit, the composition of the class added to the wealth of information gained.

Scott, you are a terrific teacher. Thank you for sharing yourself."

E series Manager, Boeing

"Thank you for letting me sit in on your seminar. I have already begun to put some of the activities in motion and am enjoying the preliminary results.”

"Thanks for the opportunity for me to gain more insight into my abilities and aspirations. My level of dedication to achieving my goals in life has been promoted to a higher plane."

"Thanks for giving me the opportunity to attend your seminar. It was super, and I can already see and feel the difference it is making in my life. I am more focused, energetic, and positive. Please let me know when you hold this seminar in the future. I definitely want to experience it again."

"During my 20-plus years in the social services field, I have attended more than just a few management retreats. Few, if any, have been as stimulating and revitalizing as the one you conducted for our executive associates and program managers.

The change in the staff's attitude is obvious. Several managers have commented on the benefits they gained. Most of them are taking steps to implement the planning strategies and management skills you introduced.

Thank you for being the catalyst for this change in direction. I realize we still have quite a distance ahead of us. Now we have a clearer picture of where we want to go. We will definitely consider you and SLCC to help us continue our growth process."

"Five years ago, managers would not have attended this type of course. Now it should be required."

"Growing people is the most important task in an organization. This course showed me how."

"To overcome corporate culture, it is important to have the right attitude. I learned an advanced way to set the right environment."

"We're in a rapidly changing world and this gave me new ideas on how to be proactive."

"I learned to find the key result areas in my organization and focus resources on them."

"Today was enlightening and the discussions were great. I enjoy the way Scott praises ideas and makes people want to contribute. Although I rated the seminar a "10" for both days, this is not a rule of thumb for me. I would judge most other classes in the "4 – 6" range. This says a lot about the materials and the presentation."

"Thank you very much for the excellent TQM overview you presented to our Executive staff. It was very well received and provided much "food for thought." I'm sure we'll discuss how to best utilize your TQM concepts to help us succeed in our continuous quest for excellence."

"Thank you very much for your assistance with GRC training. We appreciate your flexibility in regard to meeting this client's need for a customized program, and your willingness to participate in the phone and in-person planning meetings demanded by the customization process."

“I just attended your 3-day "Profiles of Leadership" seminar, and it was important that I convey to you my assessment of the value of this seminar to executive-level people. Your presentation was thorough and very enlightening. The course has helped me identify ways to enhance my own leadership skills and to formulate ideas on how to assist my staff in improving their performance. I would recommend this seminar to management-level people who are interested in reaching higher levels of personal growth and achievement."

"Thank you for speaking at our recent meeting. Your topic on "Creative Problem-Solving Techniques" was interesting and informative. In fact, I successfully used your brain-storming method the next day. I also received positive feedback from those in attendance."

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