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Testimonials from some of our clients
Feedback extracts from some of our satisfied clients:
"At the outset, the purpose of the The Discovery Partnership's 2143 Program™ was to develop a common way of doing things in the company so that people would understand and know, in future, what they were responsible and accountable for. Thereafter, each would work towards common objectives which were then expressed in the form of a company strategy document. The process highlighted that certain people were prepared to fully engage and become part of the team while others who resisted change simply left. The senior team became more aware and focused on "action and doing" rather than talking.
People began to take full responsibility and control over their functions. As CEO I was challenged and questioned on what was needed to be done and, in doing so, provided me with greater confidence about my decision-making capabilities.
We focused both on improving operational effectiveness and, for the first time, our strategic direction. By the end of Year 2 of our 3 Year Strategic Plan, we had not only hit our turnover target but exceeded it by 20%, also significantly increasing our market share. People's attitudes and accountability came into sharp focus resulting in our teams now "doing things right first time" and eliminating costly reworking of production.
Our experience with The Discovery Partnership's concepts and techniques has been very rewarding and our next step with them is to build on the success, sustain the momentum and focus now on profitability".
Sean Dalton, Managing Director, O'Dwyer Steel
"The Discovery Partnership helped us to quickly identify our firm's key strengths and weaknesses and by doing so enabled us to adapt and change internal aspects of our business which allowed us to capitalise on what we were doing well. I would certainly recommend The Discovery Partnership as facilitators to any business that wishes to effect change and re-think what it is doing"
Norman Coleman, Managing Director, Cola Design and Print
"We used The Discovery Partnership to facilitate a think-tank and management programme for our management team. The results were immediate with Billy's enthusiastic style ideal for what we required. The team were thrilled with the process which resulted in a clear and concise plan for the group and also created a real sense of team going forward".
John Wilkins, General Manager/Director, C.A.B. Motor Group
"Since my first meeting with The Discovery Partnership, I have personally improved as a manager, and have also felt incredibly supported by them in managing my team. The team, in turn, have taken on board the 80/20 idea and the energy that The Discovery Partnership instilled into the customised training programme. All the team have realised that they are fully accountable and unless they take the "no blame" culture on board, the job is not for them. Billy (the consultant from The Discovery Partnership) has helped not only myself, with advice and sometimes by holding a mirror up to me, but has aided the team no end. The process has helped us move from an organisation which was drifting along to an organisation which is now 100% focused and accountable. I hope to continue availing of the services of The Discovery Partnership well into the future".
Celine O'Donovan, Coordinator, Workstart West Cork
"I have worked with Billy and The Discovery Partnership for the past 2 years. In this time we have found the advice to be very proactive, focused and positive in helping run our business. We feel more empowered to move forward and focus on growing our business here in Cork".
Christine Hardy, Associate Director, Financial Engineering
"I found there was a great structure to the programme. The group sessions and follow-on one-on-one sessions were very useful in that they provided continued support that was specific to my business. The group sessions allowed us to build up genuine camaraderie amongst the delegates...you felt you were not alone in this business journey. The programme content was both interesting and thought-provoking and we were constantly challenged in a good way".
Con Keane, Owner, Bantry Glass and Glazing
"We learned a great deal about the whole psychology of personal and business success including how concepts such as the 80:20 Rule apply to our management of time and personal lives. We became very aware of our communications style using the Insights Discovery Profiles and it helped highlight our "blind-spots". The group and one-on-one support sessions combined very well and helped kick us into action by providing focus and concentration on what we needed to do".
Dominic Collins, Owner, Callatrim Foods
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