Recent Comments from
Past Participants
“Interesting and informative. I have started using some of the
suggestions to facilitate staff taking ownership and problem-solving. Very
practical tools for conflict resolution. I appreciated the humour and well
prepared lessons.”
- Susan Snooks,
Clinical Care Coord., Bethany Lodge, Unionville, ON
The program was excellent. It really challenges me to re-evaluate my
management style and to incorporate the principles learned and thereby
become a more effective manager."
- Wayne Graham, Assistant
Administrator - Nipissing Manor -Corbeil, ON
"Excellent program. Information was very useful in everyday situations."
-Diane
Anderson, D.O.C. - Seaforth Manor, Seaforth, ON
"I appreciated your creative approach in all 3 sessions. I
enjoyed the group participation."
- Glenda Guest, R.N./Chg.Nurse,Thompson House, Toronto, ON
“I thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day session. I found that I learned very
useful information relative to my job that I will be able to incorporate
on a regular basis.”
- Kelly Davies, A.D.O.C - Specialty Care,
Kingston, ON
"Well delivered. Situational specific. Timely anecdotes. Well placed humour.
- Brian Griese, Chg. Nurse, Royal Ottawa Place, Ottawa, ON
"This program has valuable information that challenges nurses to be good
leaders! This will improve quality of care for residents in long term
care."
- Sharon Ghent, R.N. - Nithview Home, New Hamburg, ON
“Absolutely fabulous course! Several more staff will be attending future
sessions. Ron and Darlene are truly attentive and amazing facilitators!”
- Kelley Knobel, D.O.C. -Trilogy LTC, Scarborough, ON
"It's been a great and varied learning experience. You have taught us the
tools and now I feel empowered to use them to improve my work environment as
well as others who work at the manor."
- U-Mee Graham, Program
Coordinator, Nipissing Manor - Corbeil, ON
“I was provided with tools to better my staff’s performance. These tools
have motivated and empowered me to be a better manager.”
- Denise Kato, Nurse Man. -White Cliffe Terrace, Courtice, ON
"I felt I benefited from the demonstration 'Gathering Up the Monkeys'.
It made me aware of "MBWA". Very creative learning techniques. The
program was reassuring to me that I am a good leader and showed me how I can
improve and grow."
- Brenda McCulla, D.O.C.-Aurora Resthaven, Aurora, ON
“Group activities with different scenarios were very insightful and helped
me be aware of interactions between
people and how this affects behaviour
in either promoting or preventing communication and problem solving.”
- Lolita Niedermeyer, R.P.N.. The WillowGrove, Ancaster, ON
"Overall, this program was excellent and helped build my confidence and
self-esteem,
as well as lead me in the direction of becoming an effective
leader."
- Nikki Mann, Nursing Dir. Villa Colombo, Toronto, ON
"Very informative! This
program directly relates to my job. I found that the personal
experiences
Ron and Darlene shared with us made the experience easier to
remember and more interesting."
- Tracy Muchmaker, R.N., Roberta
Place, Barrie, ON
"Being an effective leader will not only benefit me, but also the rest of our
health care team."
-Vina Cruz, Nurse Man. - The Waterford, Oakville, ON
"I enjoyed all three
sessions. Great base to start from as a new leader. I will continue to
grow
and develop with the help of the materials and knowledge presented."
-Kerry Abbott, Mellenium Trail Manor, Niagara Falls, ON
"This course has assisted me in really taking a look at myself and my existing
leadership skills,
both at work and at home. Ron and Darlene are
fabulous!"
-Carolyn Foster, R.N. Southlake Village, Newmarket, ON
“This was a useful program and I find myself always using these leadership
styles in my work daily.
Thank you for a great experience.”
-Kristy Dumouchelle, R.N. -Royal Oak, Kingsville, ON
"It was fantastic. I look forward to the next one." - Suzy Gardner,
R.N.- Granite Ridge, Stittsville, ON
"Interactive.
Leaves you wanting more." -Shelley Dowling, Care Coordinator,
Granite Ridge, Stittsville, ON
"This can be a life-changing program; not only in the workplace but also on a
personal level in
dealing with family and friends." - Sandi Greco,
R.N. - Nipissing Manor -Corbeil, ON
"Information was helpful
and practicums useful to develop skills. Good feedback from staff
when
skills developed and practiced." - Belinda Graye - A.D.O.C
CONMED Health, Burlington, ON
“Program was excellent. Both Ron and Darlene are quite motivational.
Lots of material for us
to put into practice.”
- Wendy Harrison,
Res. Care Coord.- Kensington Village, London, ON
“I think today’s course was
very informative. The course was well-presented. It didn’t feel like a
lecture.
The involvement of the participants today was a great approach.”
- Celeste Talbot, R.N. -Pinegrove, Woodbridge, ON
"Very good. Enjoyable, helpful, empowering and enlightening!!
Darlene and Ron balance each other
well in how they present the material." - Darlene Duggan, A.D.O.C - Aurora Resthaven, Aurora, ON
"I found the program to be excellent. Ron and Darlene are very
knowledgeable and helpful.
I feel inspired as a leader and stronger."
- Sheila Sutherland, R.N/Nurse Manager - Nipissing Manor -Corbeil,
ON
“This session was very informative and you both add a different flavour
that makes it interesting and fun.
You make a great team, teaching
together. Thanks for the wonderful learning experience.”
- Jodi Treanor, R.N. Royal Oak, Kingsville, ON
"This was a great
experience. I learned a lot and was validated"
- Michelle Thibeault,
R.N. - Extendicare Medex, Ottawa, ON
"I enjoyed all three
sessions. Great base to start from as a new leader.
I will continue to
grow and
develop
with the help of the materials and knowledge presented."
-Kerry Abbott, Mellenium Trail Manor, Niagara Falls, ON |
