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In Our Clients' Own Words
I'm thrilled to report that the “upleveling” of our division’s management organization is well underway, thanks to your skillful guidance. When we started working with you, there were two fundamental, urgent needs to be addressed. First, getting our newly constituted senior staff to function effectively as a leadership team, and second, raising the level of performance for all layers of our management organization to achieve a more appropriate division of labor across operational and strategic issues. Your careful initial assessment of our beginning state and the terrific program you created for us to achieve our goals were critical to the success we’ve had so far, and gave us a solid foundation we’re building on every day. As you know, the rest of the company is now seeking many of the same results we targeted through our work with you, so I’m carrying forward into that effort many of the successful techniques we developed under your guidance. Besides the very positive outcomes we’re seeing, the whole experience of working with you and the level of personal commitment you brought to our engagement made this a stand-out success.
Peter J. Loewenstein
Vice President, Distribution Division
National Public Radio
I've long since forgotten that Gina is a consultant - she gives her heart and soul, her intellect and creativity as if she were one of our impassioned City leaders. With Gina's strategic facilitation we've transformed an abstract sense of our future into a cleverly articulated long-term plan. “Seizing Our Destiny” is a plan based on the premise of public-private collaboration for top notch economic development and quality of life. Gina led us to an ‘everybody has a role’ approach that has inspired our community and instilled an increased vibe of pride in a short period of time.
The plan has been precedent-setting, spawning copy-cat plans throughout the region and, I believe, soon the country. Gina Airey Consulting brought the highest quality and a nontraditional approach to our city’s long-term vision and plan. This has been a significant factor in our community receiving national and international recognition for forward-thinking practices with a "can do" attitude. That's particularly impressive when I know she facilitates planning for a wide range of leaders, not only cities (and I believe this is one of the reasons she has been so successful in Riverside).
Tricia R. Braun
Director, Economic Development
City of Riverside, California
(Newsweek’s #3 Can-Do Capital 2011)
We chose Gina Airey’s firm to facilitate our community visioning and economic development planning based primarily on the recommendation of a highly satisfied client. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the result of her planning services. She is skilled at engaging diverse leaders – electeds, tech CEOs, bankers, educators – and guiding them to agreement.
We produced the most ambitious and strategic vision and plan our city has seen. As a political science professor and past president of the National League of Cities, I’m well aware of how communities approach long-term planning – I’ve yet to see a more creative and innovative plan, or one producing better results.
Ronald O. Loveridge
Mayor
City of Riverside, California
Our strategic plan is a real document that is having a significant impact on our day-to-day efforts moving forward as national leaders. To a person, my faculty knows we could never have produced this plan without Gina’s guidance.
Gina provided expert guidance on the many processes involved in strategic planning, and somehow she made the many meetings rewarding and fun. Most of all – for me – she never let process and method get in the way of substance and content. She has a wonderful ability to grasp the strategic potential of an idea.
James Gordon, EdD, PT, FAPTA
Associate Dean and Chair
University of Southern California
Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
(US News & World Report #1 physical therapy program nationally)
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I now have a clear recognition of my strengths and how to work on developing these strengths., especially using the self-development plan and tools such as coaching, peer interviews, the difference between leadership and management, and conflict handling modes.
Gina asked the difficult questions others wouldn't - she pushed me to dig deeper!!! She helps you face your true thoughts and feelings and address issues you're solving.
The entire Leadership Development Institute expereince was a series of epiphanies for me!
Leadership Development Institute Graduates
Junior League of Los Angeles
I've long since forgotten that Gina is a consultant - she gives her heart and soul, her intellect and creativity as if she were one of our impassioned City leaders. With Gina's strategic facilitation we've transformed an abstract sense of our future into a cleverly articulated long-term plan. “Seizing Our Destiny” is a plan based on the premise of public-private collaboration for top notch economic development and quality of life. Gina led us to an ‘everybody has a role’ approach that has inspired our community and instilled an increased vibe of pride in a short perio
The plan has been precedent-setting, spawning copy-cat plans throughout the region and, I believe, soon the country. Gina Airey Consulting brought the highest quality and a nontraditional approach to our city’s long-term vision and plan. This has been a significant factor in our community receiving national and international recognition for forward-thinking practices with a "can do" attitude. That's particularly impressive when I know she facilitates planning for a wide range of leaders, not only cities (and I believe this is one of the reasons she has been so successful in Riverside).
Tricia R. Braun
Director, Economic Development
City of Riverside, California
(Newsweek’s #3 Can-Do Capital 2011)
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