Testimonials

PennDOT

"Not sure why I received this survey this morning...but I was interested in seeing what the survey asked. I'm impressed! I think the survey really asks for practical information and the questions are phrased in a non-judgemental way. So many survey are phrased in such a way that you know exactly the answer they are looking for. I think you'll get some good info from this one. Congratulations on developing such a meaningful survey."
 

~ Katie A., PennDOT Stakeholder
 

E.I. Network

"Thank you for sending SSI! They were wonderful. They actually got the Board jumpstarted to do a strategic plan, and I believe after 14 years we will finally accomplish such. Even the member who was against doing one before is very enthusiastic about it being done! Thanks again!”

~ Kathy F.  E.I. Network

Redstone Presbyterian Senior Care

“Let me first thank you for the services that you recently provided to the members at our Faith Based Network retreat. I was very impressed with your approach and style. My only criticism is that I personally felt we just did not have enough time together to address in greater detail all the challenging issues confronting us!”

~ John R. Dickson IV, President & Chief Executive Officer, Redstone Presbyterian Senior Care

“I thought the retreat was great. We have scratched around the edges for fund development for a long, long time and all have improved along the way. But now, Board, staff, and others have a better understanding of what, where, who, when and why the process is what it is. Now we start to educate others outside our sphere and move toward the goal and complete it.

Thanks again!” 

~ Bob S, Redstone Retreat participant

PA Partners

"Strategy Solutions made sure we stayed on task and helped us to prioritize those issues most important to the organization.

The Strategic Planning Session led by Strategy Solutions helped to bring our organization together under a common purpose and promoted the bonding of our board members."

~ Linda Blake, Executive Director, PA Partners

Believe Again! Plan for Ministry

“Debbie definitely introduced new elements to the process this time. Her style and approach helped us create a collaborative atmosphere and facilitated a sense of shared ownership of the plan as it evolved. The technology tools she employed allowed us to expand the number and scope of our listening exercises.

The Believe Again! Plan for Ministry was approved by our Annual Conference session in June  and, thanks to Debbie’s leadership, we now find ourselves in the implementation stages of a plan which has generated a tremendous amount of enthusiasm among the United Methodists of Western Pennsylvania!”

~ Tracy R. Merrick, Director, Believe Again! Plan for Ministry

Early Connections

“SSI is a one-of-a-kind company that employs a variety of strategies to motivate creative thinking and problem solving.  They are highly skilled at helping boards discover new insights, develop future visions and embrace mission-driven decision-making.  SSI creates fun atmospheres of mutual respect and, most importantly, dynamic plans for organizational development.”

~ Nancy Kalista, Executive Director, Early Connections