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Bhuvana K., Learning & Talent Development Specialist Aug 12, 2024
The Critical Thinking training provided me with a solid foundation in analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing information. The training program was well-paced, considering the amount of content to be covered, and highly engaging due to the interactivities, that challenged me to think critically and immediately apply the concepts I was learning.
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Chris L., Manager, Water/Wastewater Operations Jul 14, 2024
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Erin D., Manager Finance Jul 14, 2024
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Past Participant, Legislation and Policy Analyst May 7, 2024
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Evan F., GIS Consultant Dec 18, 2023
the course was very informative and relates back to many of the other professional development courses I've taken
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Past Participant, Program Lead, Leadership and Organizational Development Dec 18, 2023
Really interactive, loved the labs
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Past Participant, Consultant Nov 21, 2023
enjoyed the course learned some new things that can be used at work and in life
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Past Participant, Project Manager Sep 19, 2023
There was a good amount of break out sessions to test the thinking which was good. I think Haywood did a good job, lots of personal examples and easy to talk to. I also thought it worked well with a small group in a virtual setting as we all became comfortable with each other and were able to share our thoughts.
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Daniel M., Business Improvement Manager Sep 19, 2023
Overall the course was engaging and covered quite a few topics related to necessary critical thinking skills.
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Mark K., Manager, Agency Licensing Aug 16, 2023
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Sean A., Senior Associate. International Financing, Guarantees May 12, 2023
The course was very well executed was happy with the course material and also the course delivery no issues from my end.
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J. McCutcheon Feb 28, 2023
Great course, however it felt like most examples were business like. Would like some examples that were more industry or equipment related. But still instructor was good and provided lots of suggestions
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R. Campbell Feb 28, 2023
Hazel is a very knowledgeable instructor and it was easy to remain engaged. Thanks for providing great tools for critical thinking
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Past Participant, Ontario Medical Association Dec 13, 2022
I think Joe did a very good job of facilitating the 4 sessions. He brought additional insight and perspective that was not in the manual. He has strong communications skills. If I could offer one piece of constructive feedback it would be that when he recognizes shortcomings in the materials, he should adapt and/or offer to take the feedback under consideration so that the input might be adopted in future iterations of the materials. I found it a little frustrating that when the group identified opportunities to clarify content in case studies, for example, Joe said "The preferred answer is..." despite there being a disconnect between the content and the answer options.
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Amin Ali Abdi, Export Development Canada Sep 20, 2022
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Mangie Fulem, Export Development Canada Sep 20, 2022
I loved the teachings; information and content was good. Group discussions were very insightful and gave us opportunities to think out of the box.
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Virginia Ganem, Export Development Canada Jun 24, 2022
Great session, highly recommend it.
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Past Participant, Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada Jun 24, 2022
The teacher was very inclusive and got us all talking. Good course material overall.
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Past Participant, Matachewan First Nation Jun 10, 2022
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Past Participant, H.C. Starck Canada Inc Apr 26, 2022
The course provided a very good mix of theoretical background combined with real life scenarios and exercises, which allowed for efficient learning.
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Past Participant, The College Of Family Physicians Of Canada Feb 25, 2022
Course covered pertinent information on critical thinking. Provided useful information that can be implemented in everyday scenarios.
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Past Participant, Toronto Transit Commission Dec 20, 2019
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Phillip Boudreau, House of Commons Corporate Security Dec 18, 2019
the interactions with others sharing their thoughts made the experience that much better. facilitator was able to keep the pace of the course at a level that engaged all of the class. It really makes to you challenge your assumptions and biases
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Carole Arseneau, Esri Canada Dec 17, 2019
Candida was awesome. She made the content manageable and provided great examples we all could relate to. It's was super helpful in my role and I am applying concepts right away to move forward faster and better. Thanks! You have to take this!
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Jeff Cromwell, Acden Holdings LP Nov 8, 2019
Preferred it to be over a two period segment. First two days over theory and real life; two final days as a folllow up weeks or months later to ensure it was captured. Great content to be used! Excellent: helped gauge any misunderstandings. Engaging. Thoughtful. Challenging.
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Past Participant, Bell Mobility Nov 8, 2019
She was engaging, kept the conversation on track and very helpful to answer any questions that arise. It was very informative and helpful to things that I will apply in my daily work It applies to real life situations
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Past Participant, NorLand Limited Nov 8, 2019
Structured yet flexible approach when facing business decisions. This course covers a wide variety of perspectives to be considered. Excellent Facilitator who could understand and discuss issues that were brought up by participants. Even when the topics were scattered. Keep an open mind.
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Past Participant, Canadian Real Estate Association Aug 25, 2019
Great class, instructor kept the class discussion going. It was nice to have a variety of backgrounds and personalities in the course - it allowed us to see different perspectives.
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Past Participant, Walkerton Clean Water Centre Aug 22, 2019
Good handbook and relevant material Friendly , good examples to strengthen understanding. Good listener and encouraged participation. Good interaction between class mates. Check your assumptions and biases
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Past Participant, Watson L.P. Aug 22, 2019
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Past Participant, Insurance Bureau Of Canada Aug 22, 2019
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Sumaiya Siddiqi, Esri Canada Aug 22, 2019
Introduces a lot of techniques and tools for critical thinking that can be applied right away at work. Candida was an amazing instructor with a very engaging flow throughout the course. Very insightful and interactive. You will recognize your strengths and weaknesses in this course and that will help you become a more effective decision maker.
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Vincent So, Mackenzie Investments Aug 20, 2019
Good materials and framework for implementing the learning objectives. Excellent and clearly knowledgeable and experienced in what she taught. Communicated ideas and facilitated group discussions and exercises effectively. Effective at introducing a framework to improve the critical thinking process.
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Past Participant, Enbridge Gas Distribution Aug 20, 2019
Candida was knowledgeable, prepared and encouraging. I enjoyed her teaching style. I also enjoyed the pace and structure of the course. There was the right mix of group work and the course material is helpful reference guide that I can use going forward. It forces you out of autopilot and gives you the tools you need to start approaching situations with intentionality.
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Past Participant, OPSEU Aug 20, 2019
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Karen Philadelphia, Ontario Energy Board Aug 16, 2019
Take the course .
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Past Participant, Insurance Bureau Of Canada Aug 15, 2019
Candida made the course material fun. It is always easier to learn when you are "playing"She was fantastic. It lays the ground work for you to build upon
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Past Participant, Glentel Apr 18, 2019
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Sharon Robertson, Pattison Outdoor Advertising Apr 17, 2019
Content was very informative and well presentedVery clear and concise teaching style while engaging the class. I highly recommend this facilitator.Very satisfied
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Past Participant, Portlands Energy Centre Apr 16, 2019
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Frank Sirianni, OLG Feb 15, 2019
It was amazing to have a smaller class. The interactions made the learning much more effective and the information much more relevant. The instruction did an excellent job of allowing us all to interact and facilitating thorough and effective discussion on the information were were receiving, learning and digesting.The instructor was excellent in every way.
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Greg stienke, Canadapost Feb 14, 2019
Great class and as it was a small class it provided us with a lot of time to talk about our real business problems. Candida was very accommodating to us and always found a way to bring critical thinking back to the conversation.
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Past participant, Kruger Packaging Sep 12, 2018
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Past participant, Enbridge Gas Distribution Sep 9, 2018
I feel like the presented content on day two of the course got a bit off track of the original topic of Critical Thinking and felt like it was just used to fill up the time. Thank you for a great course!
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Past participant, City Of Vaughan Jun 20, 2018
Class size of 5 limited discussion. May have more interactive with a bigger class (ie 10-12 people. Provided very relevant examples
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Past participant, The Law Society of Ontario Apr 19, 2018
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Trudie Reid, Kruger Packaging Apr 16, 2018
The course content / learning objective was not what I was expecting from the title. Roxanne is fantastic! She's intelligent, engaging and very personable. She makes everyone feel relaxed, welcome and part of a team as we all work together.
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Past participant, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Apr 11, 2018
Roxanne was an engaging facilitator. Group discussions were very helpful. Would have liked to see more examples from the public sector as it is more relevant for my work. Very engaging and knowledgeable.
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Past participant, Canada Post Corporation Dec 20, 2017
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Past participant, Espar Products Inc. Dec 20, 2017
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Past participant, Institute For Canadian Citizenship Dec 20, 2017
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Past Participant, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada Oct 22, 2017
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Past Participant, Fundserv Oct 22, 2017
Karen was fantastic. She delivered the materials in a way that kept us all engaged and enthused. She was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. I loved the small group of 7; it really encouraged us to get to know each other and we all had a great time over the 2 days.
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Past Participant, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry (MNDMF) Oct 19, 2017
Very good facilitator who kept the group engaged with lively discussions and was able to share valuable experiences. She was awesome in all regards.
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Past participant, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry (MNDMF) Oct 19, 2017
Very good facilitator who kept the group engaged with lively discussions and was able to share valuable experiences. She was awesome in all regards.
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Past participant, CIBC Oct 18, 2017
the facilitator provided some very good examples of questions that can be asked as part of the REFD process. I suggest that these examples be incorporated within the material
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Past Participant, CIBC Oct 18, 2017
the facilitator provided some very good examples of questions that can be asked as part of the REFD process. I suggest that these examples be incorporated within the material
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Past participant, SGI Aug 16, 2017
Would have liked additional time during the last day (or homework the day prior) to work through the RED model independently before commencing group work. Candida was great - very personable and had a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with the group. I really enjoyed her session.
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Past Participant, SGI Aug 16, 2017
Would have liked additional time during the last day (or homework the day prior) to work through the RED model independently before commencing group work. Candida was great - very personable and had a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with the group. I really enjoyed her session.
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Past Participant, Atuqtuarvik Corporation Jun 28, 2017
The instructor made it easy and fun to learn these amazing skills and I am happy Ill be able to look back on the book I took home to understand more and apply these cool skills to my work 😊
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Past Participant, Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) Jun 26, 2017
Very applicable to my work - Candida was extremely flexible and helpful! Would recommend her in the future.
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Past participant, HYDRO ONE (Sudbury) Apr 19, 2017
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Past Participant, HYDRO ONE(Sudbury) Apr 19, 2017
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Past Participant, eHealth Ontario Apr 12, 2017
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Past Participant, eHealth Ontario Apr 12, 2017
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Past Participant, Canada Border Services Agency Mar 16, 2017
Course content was invaluable. Roxanne was a great presenter, kept us engaged and interested the full 2 days! She did a great job of shifting from theory to practical exercises. I really appreciated her sharing her own professional career experiences (both positive and negative). By disclosing her challenges in her professional career, we were left feeling we too can overcome setbacks - there is much to learn from failure and self reflection. I will be using the skills I learned immediately and it will guide my briefings to senior management. Thank you Roxanne, thank you CMC for a great course!
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Past Participant, Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mar 16, 2017
This course, and the instructor, were fantastic. The only criticism I have is for the venue. The location of the classroom was in a high traffic area, which caused too many distractions. It was sometimes difficult to hear or focus on discussions because of loud noises coming from the hallway or shadows in the frosted glass doors. the venue is otherwise good. The location is accessible, parking is affordable and food was good.
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Past Participant, Union of Ontario Indians Mar 16, 2017
I do not think the course should run with so few people. There simply is not enough people to allow for a full engagement. It did occur but in a two day session it took time for such a small group to get comfortable. The slides and handouts need to match up better - seems like some of them are not current. I would only suggest a bit more space to allow people to assess the content that is being delivered and time to bring forward questions or thoughts. At times it seemed a bit rushed to move into the next session.
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Suzanne J. Mar 15, 2017
Appreciated examples shared by Facilitator.
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Past Participant, Mainstreet Credit Union Feb 20, 2017
Roxanne is a top notched facilitator and I would definitely take part in other courses that she does when the need presents itself. Courses perhaps in London Area or somewhere outside of Toronto to cut down on the accommodation and parking fees.
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Past Participant, Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) Feb 16, 2017
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Past Participant, Esri Canada Feb 16, 2017
Training's are a good reinforcement to some of the practices that we do in our day to day work life, and it provided an assurance of where we stand in terms of our own ability to think Critically. Roxanne was very warm and approachable .. she provided an decorum for all of us to be comfortably share our ideas and ask questions.
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Past Participant, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Dec 21, 2016
More practical examples of real life situations.
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Kyle M. Dec 20, 2016
Overall the course was good and very well presented. It re-affirmed a number of things i'm already doing and helped me open up to areas that could use further improve personally to enhance my approach to the larger hurdles we experience in a fast paced work environment. Candida did an excellent job facilitating this course and clearly knows the material and associated information very well. She also did an excellent job in mixing up the group sessions to expose communication between all participants... we too often end up in the same groups during courses like this. Great job, thank you! Thanks for a putting on a good session over the 2 days.
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Past Participant, Everlink Payment Services Dec 20, 2016
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Adriana Q. Dec 20, 2016
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Past Participant, Farpoint Entertainment Dec 19, 2016
Maybe CMC can have a C.T Level 2? Loved this class
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Past Participant, CIBC Oct 20, 2016
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Past Participant, Assuris Oct 20, 2016
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Past Participant, Professional Engineers of Ontario Oct 19, 2016
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Past Participant, York Catholic District School Board Apr 13, 2016
Good material. Really appreciate the real life examples. Also the attempt to apply material to our specific situations.
Excellent facilities
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Past Participant, Veridian Connections Feb 11, 2016
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Past Participant, The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Feb 11, 2016
The Facilitator of the course (Roxanne) provided quite a bit of examples. This helped to cement the RED model that was introduced. To further help the participants to use this in the workplace, Roxanne gave us the opportunity to work in teans and to storm brain the concepts of not assuming, looking for fact and opinions and then arriving at the solution.
Roxanne lend some background of both her working and personal life which was very intriguing. With no doubt this has made Roxanne the successful consultant that she is today.
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Past Participant, PCL Construction Group Inc. Jan 27, 2016
Exceeded expectations in terms of content, delivery, class size and interaction.Small class size allowed for high level of interaction. Having the entire group and facilitator gathered around a single table made for a great experience.
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Past Participant, PCL Construction Group Inc. Jan 26, 2016
I really enjoyed the course and thought Debora was an excellent trainer. She was fantastic - she kept up the pace, kept the group engaged, and shared interesting examples and stories.
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Past Participant, Farm Credit Canada Jan 26, 2016
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Past Participant, Farm Credit Canada Jan 26, 2016
The course went well, the content and excercises were good and the group discusssions were beneficial. It did seem a little rushed at time to get through the exercises, so could slow the pace a little.
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Past Participant, PCL Construction Group Inc. Jan 25, 2016
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Past Participant, CIBC Oct 6, 2015
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Past Participant, CFA Society Toronto Oct 6, 2015
The course could be offered as a 1.5-day course.From all the courses that I have done at CMC, Roxanne would be my #1.
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Amirali J. Oct 6, 2015
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Past Participant, Econolite Canada Aug 9, 2015
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Sandy P. Aug 9, 2015
Will place the one pager at my desk and use it frequently!
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Past Participant, Athabasca Oil Corporation (Athabasca Oil Sands Corp) Jun 21, 2015
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Past Participant, Farm Credit Canada Jun 14, 2015
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Past Participant, Razorfish Jun 13, 2015
Roxanne was a phenomenal speaker and instructor and brought a wealth of experience to the class. Also this is the first course I have done at CMC and the facilities are amazing. Well equipped for everything from the coffee, to the course materials and the classroom.
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Past Participant, CIBC - Toronto Jun 11, 2015
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John H. Jun 11, 2015
Roxanne was amazing... great pace, great real world examples, very engaging.
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Past Participant, CIBC - Toronto Jun 11, 2015
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Past Participant, CIBC - Toronto Jun 10, 2015
Large part of course value was having opportunity to work through exercises with people from other companies. Training that has all CIBC staff doesn't cause you to clarify your information as much with discussing work situations.
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Past Participant, Shire May 28, 2015
This course exceeded my expectaions. Deb is an excellent facilitator and I would recommend colleagues to attend the course. It was practical with a good balance of theory and practice.
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Past Participant May 26, 2015
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Past Participant, Athabasca Oil Corporation (Athabasca Oil Sands Corp) May 26, 2015
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Past Participant, Danielle D. Apr 14, 2015
Roxanne was an engaging course instructor.
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Past Participant, CPI Canada Apr 14, 2015
good instructor.
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Past Participant, Industry Canada Mar 31, 2015
Very valuable! I'm inspired!
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John O. Mar 31, 2015
Some of the materials (diagrams or Tables) in the slides should be included in the handbook for reference by students
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Past Participant, Canada Post Corporation Mar 30, 2015
Well-organized and the model card is a great reference. Roxanne has a broad range of experiences which she shared to effectively explain a new concept. Excellent! Her way of explaining made it easy to grasp and understand.
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Past Participant, Public Works and Government Services Canada Feb 2, 2015
I enjoyed the examples that the instructor brought to demonstrate her points, as well as the hands on approach to some of the problems. She was excellent and willing to explain so that we understood. She brought valuable insight and experience to the course. Would highly recommend her!
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Past Participant Feb 1, 2015
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Past Participant, Dec 2, 2014
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Slawomir L. Dec 2, 2014
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Past Participant, Dec 2, 2014
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Past Participant, Dec 1, 2014
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Past Participant, Manulife Financial Jun 22, 2014
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Past Participant, Auto World Imports Jun 10, 2014
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Norm H. Jun 8, 2014
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Alejandra G. Jun 1, 2014
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Marlene G. Jun 1, 2014
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Past Participant, CIBC Jun 1, 2014
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Wendy L. May 31, 2014
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Seeta R. May 29, 2014
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Past Participant, Veridian Connections Inc. Nov 25, 2013
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Past Participant, CBC Nov 24, 2013
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Past Participant, Do Process LP Nov 24, 2013
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Peter S. Nov 22, 2013
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Past Participant Nov 19, 2013
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Past Participant, Weyerhaeuser Nov 11, 2013
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Lance V. Nov 10, 2013
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Past Participant, R.W.Tomlinson Mar 26, 2013
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Past Participant, department of justice Mar 24, 2013
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Past Participant, OPO Mar 24, 2013
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Past Participant, Smiths Detection Mar 10, 2013
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Past Participant, Canadian Women's Foundation Feb 18, 2013
