Testimonials
Participants continually express how rewarding and exciting they
find IIBD Strategies programs. The simulations create intensity
and excitement while providing an arena to apply and test new
concepts and ideas. Executives from IBM, Bayer, Esselte Meto,
Roche and other corporations have stated that our programs have
enhanced their careers and improved corporate success, (full
Client List). Here is a sample of what past participants have
said about IIBD's programs:
"We've had seven weeks of training
with the best professors from both Asia and the USA teaching us
about business strategy. But they saved the best for last; not
only was your program the most interesting, but the chance to
use the business concepts in your SABRE simulation was really
a fantastic experience - Thank you."
-LG Group (Goldstar) Seoul, Korea
"As you know I've been in charge of
education for our site for six years...your approach of using
concepts, stories, and applications via your SABRE simulation
make it a benchmark in terms of competency learning."
-Jean McMaster, IBM Manager, Manufacturing
and Customer Services
"Objectives were met and I have to
congratulate IIBD for the way you have met them, for your approach
and for the SABRE simulation which I am sure will help our team
focus on winning strategies."
-Mike Wong, IBM Director, Bromont Manufacturing
"The program is absolutely integrated
(theory and practice) and it was customized to suit our needs.
The results we expected did arrive and the learning effects were
excellent. Besides the professionalism in the program, Cam and
the team through their enthusiasm and involvement greatly added
to the success."
-Clemens Kaiser, VP Bayer AG, Koln Germany
"Excellent tie in from the skilled
lectures to application in the simulation to the practical application
on the job."
-Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical, Princeton
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Very beneficial sections were segmentation
and positioning - really the best understanding I've ever gotten
in these areas."
-Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical, Princeton
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Excellent, excellent program."
-Walgreens Ltd., U.S.A.
"An outstanding program, and outstanding
simulation - fantastic week!"
-Rich Mimick, MBA professor, University
of Western Ontario, Canada
"Provided a common effective process.
Provided a common language. Provided skills to better evaluate
marketing strategies and capitalize on opportunities."
-Esselte Meto, Wienheim, Germany
"Highly informative...extremely well
presented with never a dull moment. It was a great experience
with great people. I applaud their efforts."
-Provantage Prescriptions Management Services,
U.S.A.
"The Ivey Business School (formerly
the Western Business School) has used the SABRE business simulation
for the past two years in both our MBA and HBA programs. During
that time we have used the simulation with over 500 students.
The SABRE simulation has proven to be an outstanding product providing
a unique learning environment where students can actually learn
by doing. We applaud the fine work of the simulation developers...and
endorse the business simulation fully."
-Adrian Ryans, former Dean of the Business
School
-Terry Deutscher, Associate Dean
-Mark Vandenbosch, professor
-John Kennedy, professor
-Don Barclay, professor
-Monica Perry, professor
-Niraj Dawar, professor
"IIBD has a unique and powerful set of skills rarely found in executive development. As business consultants, they have the
ability to keenly identify underlying business problems and causes. As experts in marketing training, market analysis and
forecasting, they employ the most accurate and efficient tools to explore underlying business problems."
- George Ericsson, Chief Learning Officer, Marketing Education
Pfizer Inc.
"It was a very valuable and informative learning experience that will definitely help me to manage both new and existing
product portfolios more effectively. I really enjoyed the structure of the course, which has given me the confidence to take my
career to the next level by moving into a marketing role. I hope to have the opportunity to take part in future courses offered by
IIBD."
- Paul Harper, Manager of Learning and Development
Biovail Pharmaceuticals
