"Today if I was asked to run a company like Chrysler or General Electric, which was in a business that was new to me, I can't think of a better way than participating in Grid to get to know my new team, for them to get to know me, to develop candor, mutual trust, and ultimately direction."
Ben Edwards III, Chairman & CEO, AG Edwards & Sons

"We moved away from static hierarchical structures. Participating in Leadership Grid seminars helped our managers a lot, especially through the self-reflection and feedback process."
Dietrich Sturm, HR Director, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany

"The Grid provides a clear, easy-to-understand framework for building effective and productive relationships. The common language and use of critique in managing projects helps set a foundation for candor, trust and respect among team members."
Michele Manzo-Lembo, Director of Management Development, Tribune Company, USA

"My experience in China and Russia shows me that people everywhere have the same needs and attitude towards the values of openness, critique, advocacy and integrity. The Grid is a truly international concept to help people to work towards these values and attain them."
Richard Illek,General Manager, Pepsico China Ltd.

"The Grid is a unique OD tool that transforms hearts and minds. It is a powerful vehicle that allows honesty without its destructive impacts thus building commitment to the organizations's vision, values and business goals."
Leonard D'Costa, Group President, Corporate Development, Piramal Enterprises Ltd., India

"Looking at the last several years, I realize we achieved the greatest success where our actions were most consistent with Grid principles."
Bob Horgan, CEO, Newmarket Systems, USA

"Unbelievable! I've never before experienced such an intense and productive learning experience."
Peter Federko, CEO, Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board

"Grid adds to the bottom line…period."
Brian Piwek, President and CEO, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

"All companies should experience this form of training. It gave me a path to follow to become a great leader and person."
Dean Yeats, National Manager - Account Development, American Express - Canada

"I'm amazed, this is the most useful leadership development seminar I've found in 24 years."
Jim Tobin, President and CEO, Biogen

"It wasn't until we introduced Grid that teamwork took off. It is how we work together."
David Coe, CEO, Dairyworld Foods

"I wish I had this course when I began my career. Out of the 50 some courses I have taken, this is the best."
Alain Clermont, Human Resources, Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board

"This is the most immensely satisfying program I have ever attended."
Phillip Francis, Manager-Human Resources, A&P Canada

"So much was learned in only 4 days. Invaluable both personally and professionally, amazingly stimulating both intellectually and emotionally."
Shelly McMahon, Emergency Communications for SW British Columbia

"It was an incredible learning experience and will impact on every aspect of my future performance in the workplace."
Jean Hinks, Police Services of Northern Ireland

"An outstanding, valuable and worthwhile endeavour, something that can be utilized not just for short term fixes, but must be used as a long term template for good management."
Mark Welshman, Police Services of Northern Ireland

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