TESTIMONIALS – PARTIAL LIST
TechEdge was a pleasure to work with. They took the time to understand our culture, gain insight on what we wanted to focus on most and sought our input throughout the whole design process to ensure we were getting the impact we were looking for. They delivered their product within our tight deadline and was extremely flexible in streamlining the training session to meeting our schedule.
During our workshop session, their Consultant had the intuitive ability to know when to let the dialogue take its own course between our group and to interject observations that were right on target. The Consultant used this interaction to identify other critical gaps to work on in the future.
TechEdge's personal commitment to providing excellent service is truly appreciated and resulted in a day long workshop that comments from one of the attendees reflected the opinion of the entire group: "...I dreaded coming at first because I thought it would the same as all the others I've been through, but it was really different...it was refreshing and thought-provoking and even though we spent 9 hours, I can't believe how quick the time went - I got so much out of it, thank you..."
Mary Synk, Human Resource Manager
Hydro Aluminum
TechEdge demonstrates a keen ability to quickly understand organizational cultures and influencers. With these in mind, they are able to propose highly effective approaches to organizational performance improvement. With each engagement TechEdge: collaborates easily with C-level executives to attain performance targets and business objectives; successfully translates organizational goals and objectives into strategies, plans, deliverables, tactics, value-add metrics and results; grows, develops and maximizes existing talent to achieve optimal business performance; leads with integrity, high energy and a passion for performance excellence; and earns the respect of the executives they coach by ‘getting to the issues’ and by being forthright about required behavior improvements.
Satish Ajmani, former CIO
County of Orange, California
TechEdge Executive Consultants have expertise in people and program management. Their ability to coach senior managers and facilitate process improvement within an organization is outstanding. If you are looking for a team to improve your organization's performance through improvements in management and process skills, then you will want to retain TechEdge to support you.
Greg Badras, VP/Regional CIO
Kaiser Permanente
Congratulations TechEdge for being retained by (government client; name withheld) as their teambuilder coach. I KNOW they will greatly benefit from your advice and knowledge like so many have including me!
Steven J. Krisfalusy, former President
SJK Beringer Group, Inc.
What I appreciate the most about TechEdge is the way in which they help us step up our leadership game, improve our relationships, break down our silos and ensure that our leaders and teams are working cohesively together. Their Consultants coach us to ‘take on’ the tough topics and permanently solve them – all with the end goal of positioning us for success – from bottom line, resource optimization and customer servicing perspectives. It’s not easy moving people out of their comfort zones and helping them address their leadership gaps, but in TechEdge's case, their Consultants draw upon their well-honed influencing capabilities, fine-tuned human behavior insights, high energy levels and ‘never give up’ attitudes to move leaders and teams forward in a positive, constructive, evidence-based and results-oriented manner. They closely listen to understand situational dynamics, quickly see what’s needed, figure out a game plan, engage us in a way that is upbeat vs. painful, and move us along the change continuum so we can collectively create a future that we can all be proud of.
Janice Adams, Business Relationship Manager
Kaiser Permanente
I worked with TechEdge’s President, Gwen Walsh, while she was CTPartners’ CIO. It was one of the most memorable times in my career. Under Gwen's leadership, there was a remarkable synergy within our team and with our business partners. She set up a framework that allowed our IT organization to always know the priorities of our clients. We were then able to collaborate, render decisions and deliver results accordingly. Gwen also has a genuine way of bringing out the best in everyone and collaborating with individuals at every level of the company. In addition to being our leader, she was a mentor to each of us. She is one of a kind.
Cheryl Haddon, former Project Manager
CTPartners
I have professionally known TechEdge’s President, Gwen Walsh, for over twelve years. During that time, I have always been impressed by her very strong leadership capabilities and results-oriented mindset. She uses a collaborative style and is a strong advocate for her customers. Gwen has a high level of integrity and a passion for excellence that makes her a pleasure to work with.
Allan Hall, former Applications Development Director
CTPartners
I had the opportunity to work for TechEdge’s President, Gwen Walsh, while she was the Chief information officer of CT Partners. Her high-energy approach, enthusiasm and ability to bring together junior members and executives with equal understanding built a strong, high performing, and cohesive IT team. She framed every problem in easy to understand terms that helped everyone see the 'big picture'. We always understood our internal customers’ expectations and were given the responsibility to make sound IT decisions on their behalf. At CT Partners, Gwen leveraged our strengths to achieve great things and then coached all of us to do better. The best recommendation I can give is: I hope I was a good student and that others will learn from me what I learned from Gwen.
Lynn Geiger, former Project Manager
CTPartners
TechEdge’s leadership, customer-facing and follow-through capabilities are A+! Their Consultants engage as trusted business partners, provide great recommendations that make sense, offer products and services that add value and they continually seek out ways to help their customers be successful. Their Consultants also have an energy about them that gets people motivated at the right times and when needed, a calming style that puts people at ease when they’re working through some of their most difficult organizational and people challenges. I really enjoyed working with TechEdge as their client!
Kristie Major, former Director
Forest City Enterprises
TechEdge consistently delivers results because they listen, care, and apply critical thinking to all aspects of their work. Their Consultants engage organizations and people at all levels. They thoughtfully catalyze change and guide clients toward solutions that are practical, cost effective, and right sized for their organization and culture. Their Consultants keep the client’s best interests in the forefront of their thinking. TechEdge truly does teach their clients how to fish and become self sustaining.
Kate Brown, CIO
Warren Distribution
TechEdge’s leadership, consulting and follow-through skills are exceptional. Their Consultants have the ability to swiftly read cultural landscapes, quickly diagnose performance barriers and develop and then assist their clients in implementing transformational strategies and tactics that deliver advertised results. Would I engage TechEdge again? Absolutely!
Kate Brown, CIO
Warren Distribution
Innovative solutions and results-oriented mindsets are the qualities that TechEdge consistently brings to the table. TechEdge's attention to detail, accountability, passion for their work, and utmost respect for the business relationship is impressive and refreshing. While all of these qualities really contribute to successful projects and engagements, it is TechEdge's personal interest and personal connection that permits one to feel great about the trust and mutual regard in the relationship.
Tom Pagano, Chief Information Officer
HCA Capital Division/HCA Information Technology & Services
I can always depend on TechEdge to deliver. Their Consultants make me feel like I’m their most important client. They know how to deliver a difficult message in a respectful and positive way, and they have a gift for rekindling passion and commitment in our team. I thoroughly enjoy working with their Consultants and look forward to our continuing relationship.
Debbie Nageotte, Business Management Office Manager
Kaiser Permanente
My TechEdge Leadership Coach experience far exceeds all expectations. She provides me with practical skills and deliverables that can be employed immediately, thus improving the efficiency and productivity of my team. She is helping me to develop and sharpen my leadership skills and empowering me to reach new levels in my leadership development. My Coach recognizes strengths in me and articulates them in a way that helps me acknowledge and apply these “hidden” abilities. My improved leadership performance is equipping me to better support my team, my peers and the senior leadership in my organization.
Debbie Nageotte, Business Management Officer Manager
Kaiser Permanente
I have had the opportunity to work with TechEdge as both a Business Partner and Client. TechEdge is an integrity driven organization that has a genuine passion for helping others succeed. Their Consultants bring high energy personalities, positive attitudes, experience-rich backgrounds and facilitative styles to each engagement. Participants leave feeling re-energized and empowered.
Louis Penny, CIO
Heinen’s Fine Foods, Inc.
We have leveraged TechEdge Consultants in multiple capacities including group and individual Collaboration Workshops, Leadership Coaching, Facilitation Sessions, 1x1 Interviews and Building Key Stakeholder Relationships. In each case TechEdge customized their approach to align with our culture and the individual's needs. Their Consultants are direct but respectful and they do not shy away from telling leadership what others may be afraid to share. TechEdge delivered to promise and has made a positive impact on our people and culture.
Maryann Correnti, CFO
Heinen’s Fine Foods, Inc.
TechEdge’s Consultants know how to emotionally connect with people, build trust, ask probing questions, identify organizational opportunities for improvement, raise sensitive topics and offer results-oriented solutions. TechEdge is a trusted business partner and thought leader who looks out for the best interests of their clients.
Tom Heinen, Co-Owner
Heinen’s Fine Foods, Inc.
TechEdge’s Consultants’ enthusiasm and passion are contagious and engaging. Their presentation was not only informative, but fun. They get it! We left the event feeling energized. All organizations would benefit from TechEdge’s wisdom and insightfulness on how interpersonal relationships are crucial to business success.
Brenda Cope, Asset Coordinator
IBM at Arrow Electronics
TechEdge Consultants clearly understand the interpersonal relationships found in most workplaces and know how to improve those relationships in order to increase overall productivity. The foundations of TechEdge methods are based on well-documented scientific studies. I cannot wait to get started putting some of their best practices to use!
Katie Jagusch, Mechanical Engineer
URS Corporation
With TechEdge’s trusted and thoughtful guidance plus assistance, we: spot-lighted our collaboration expectations; helped our people acquire the right tools and techniques through the Collaboration in Action workshops; created and executed a plan of action to drive workshop thinking and behaviors into our culture; base-lined then measured our progress to plan; and ultimately achieved our performance goals! Our progress has been amazing! It was a great experience working with TechEdge’s Senior Consultant!
Kelly Rhoades, Information Technology
Ameren Utility
