CYOC® Executive Workshop

What People Say About Chart Your Own Course® 

"The structured approach…helped us to focus on Travelsupplies in a real "cutting edge" industry. It was exciting to see how our vision took shape and how it became a reality…What I found especially helpful was laying out our goals that we needed to achieve over the next 3-5 years. This information translated into specific results, an organizational structure, and ultimately a financial plan." -- Donny Borsack, President, El Portal Group

"Once we started the sessions it became very exciting. We started thinking about the future of our business like we never had. All the options of product, future technology, customer service, sales and budgeting were all put out on the table for us to dissect and debate….we walked away with a clear vision and mission for our company and customers. We now know which direction we are going." -- John Trautman, President, Visual Data

"The program's carefully constructed guided imagery made my trip through the business plan process smooth sailing. The program helped me clarify my business goals and my personal goals and through the step by step process we participated in, I was able to map out a strategic plan I might not otherwise have even contemplated let alone navigate." -- Cynthia Tivers, President, A BIG ATITUDE, inc

"I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you and to use the "Chart Your Own Course" methodology. That system of developing a strategic plan was easy to follow and worked!" -- Christine Iannone, President, Brentwood Yoga

"The planning process allowed myself and my staff to step back and look at the company from an outsiders perspective, compare our strengths and our weaknesses to our industry competitors, then plan and strategize our future…For me the amazing aspect was identifying my strategic choices at the beginning of the program and then seeing the complete change of choices by the end of the program. Writing the mission statement, company objectives and planning for the next 10 years was truly an eye opening experience. I have a summary of objectives on my desk that I review daily." -- Kevin M. Notrica, owner Nance Travel Services, inc

"…the structured approach…forced us to think through all of the issues surrounding the bank formation and sequence of events that would have to take place too make it all happen. This was very valuable for our new organization that didn't have any of the history of structures in place to support and develop our new ideas." -- Andrew Tavakoli, President, TAVACO Companies

"Looking at our business from different perspectives was a valuable experience for us, as was the exchange of information and views between all our DZ Group participants…I look forward to the annual Strategic Plan review and update sessions. The DZ Group Strategic Plan will increase in value to our business each year." -- Roger Taylor, President, DZ Group

"First, I got to see how focusing on what we are good at and what we want to be good at could give us a real advantage in our market and prevent us from being side tracked and wasting our time and money on less important opportunities…. Second, it gave us an opportunity to sit down and spend the time to really look at our competition and the market over the next few years and see what we will have to do to remain competitive and grow. As a mid-size company we would never have found the time to go through this exercise…Third, translating our vision into specific results to be achieved this year and then expanding that to detailed action plans was very powerful. -- Von Bedikian, President, GBH Distributing, inc

"My management team and I both feel that the rigor and thoroughness of the process gave us the confidence to more forward with velocity on our plans for Baby Lulu....I continue to experience how easy it is to get off track ...but CYOC ...keeps me focused on the right path.  In the past it was difficult for my managers to see the reasons for some of my actions. Now they understand the entire game plan...Our business strategy and Vision is inspiring and I believe it helped give Erin the fortitude and stamina to launch our new girl's line. You clearly brought value to the meetings with your analytical skills and great perception while remaining objective in the heat of discussion...We look forward to using CYOC in moving our business forward." -- Leland Smith, CEO, Baby Lulu, inc

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