Governance Retooling Projects...

"Great Results, Expert, High Integrity.  Linda Ridge is a consummately creative and effective artist of change.  She helped the Appraisal Institute move from a bureaucratic governance structure to a leaner but more responsive leadership system designed to be more engaged with members.  She handled the difficult transition with professionalism, answering the tough questions and coaching our leadership through the process.  I hold her in the highest personal and professional regard, and recommend her work without reservation.” (John Ross, CEO, Appraisal Institute)

                                                                                                              

"Great Results, Expert, Good Value.  The American Academy of Periodontology hired Linda as a consultant to assist in a study of its governance process.  Linda used her knowledge of best practices of association governing bodies to assist a Board committee in providing recommendations for enhancing the governance process.  She successfully facilitated sessions of 5-6 committee members, as well as sessions with a Board of Trustees of 29 periodontists.  As a result of our work with Linda, we developed new systems for volunteering, new ways of vetting the qualifications of volunteers, and a new process of reaching out and staying in touch with grassroots members.  Each of these has been successful in enhancing volunteer members' experiences with the AAP, as well as in building a stronger, knowledge based organization.” (Nadine Seidman, American Academy of Periodontology)

 

"I just finished my first read [of your report] - what a great job Linda - this report is chock full of right-on insight!  Thanks again for your outstanding work."  (Ed Boudreau, President, Institute of Real Estate Management)

 

"Great Results, Expert, Good Value.  Linda is highly knowledgeable in the field of association governance & easy to work with.  She provided consulting to two associations I'm involved with during pivotal periods in our existence with excellent results.”  (Larry Colorito, Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate)

 

Governance Presentations...

"Linda...I have compiled the evaluation statistics for your speaking engagement at the recent Not-For-Profit Conference.  The audience rated you very highly.   If we have any clients in need of work in your specialized area, I will certainly refer them your way."  (Larry Dollinger, Dollinger & Co.)

 

Strategic Planning Facilitation...

"Linda...I just wanted to say thanks for the hard work in facilitating the PTA Board sessions this weekend.   This was not as easy task and your facilitation was impressive, on-target and kept us on-task (and awake!) the entire time. You helped enormously to begin the forward movement!"  (Carole Levine, National Parent Teachers Association)

 

"Linda, I must again express my appreciation to you for your help.  To attempt to do what we did yesterday, and to accomplish it, required the direction of a very talented individual!  I was impressed with your ability to assimilate the diverse information and bring it together in a comprehensive plan---without even having an idea of our business and all the various facets of land brokerage.  Everyone else mentioned this also.  Thanks, thanks, thanks."  We are so fortunate to have your guidance!  (Winnie Stortzum, Board of Directors, Realtors Land Institute)

 

Strategic Development Project...

"Linda--You deserve a 5 star rating from my standpoint-- you assisted and moved us to where we needed to be-- (at least for now) and I hope we have you back to move us into future growth."  (Norma Nesbit, President-Elect, Realtors Land Institute)

 

Member  Needs and Satisfaction Assessment...

"The survey was very well received by our leadership.  They were especially impressed by the quality of the analysis and the readability of your comments.  Thanks for your good work."  (Mark Crowley, Vice President, Society of Industrial & Office Realtors)

 

Task Force Facilitation...

'Hi Linda...  today was so productive.  I really thought it would be the toughest of all.  You are amazing!!"  (Janet Branton, National Association of Realtors)

 

Volunteer Leadership Training...

“Thanks again for helping us on our 2008 Chapter Leaders Conference.  Both of your sessions were very well received.  A 4.6 out of 5!”  (Terra Levin, Director, Regional Services, American College of Healthcare Executives)

 

Staff Training...

"Wonderful!"   "Exactly what I was looking for."   "I appreciated her follow-up note on my question."  "Excellent presentation and material."  "Very helpful."  "Great job presenting great information."  "Great speaker - could relate to content."   "Very good - very passionate."   "Helped develop ideas on how to get new and keep old volunteers."   "Great presentation and take away message."   "Very good!"   "Excellent views to take a look at."  "Great program and Linda offered great value in information, personal insights, and follow up information to check into for direct use in my role." (Association Forum seminar participants from multiple associations - overall participant rating 4.6 out of 5)