Responsive Management®:
2003 Public Seminars
Participant Evaluation Summary

Comments from Participants:

1. How satisfied are you that the information provided in this seminar is relevant to the performance of your work or your organization?
The hands-on exercises were beneficial.
I am very satisfied with content. It applies to what I do as a manager of people.
Extremely relevant -- good use of real life situations and suggestions of how to handle them.
Very relevant; be nice -- but convey the facts and be nice.
Consider introductions earlier (it really opened up the group).
The seminar is very relevant on my current position and duties.

2. How satisfied are you that the information provided in this seminar is sensitive to and positively responds to the differences between people?
The methods can be used for any situation.
I was very impressed by the depth of sensitivity to difference and how naturally you integrated it (relating to disability, gender, ethnicity -- even sexual orientation). I really appreciated that.
Very positive approach.
This course has helped me think how I should respond to various individuals.
This area can be enhanced with examples and practice group activities from members.
Information is very sensitive and positively responds to life in people, but also lets you know that you are in charge.
Integrated existing knowledge and group feedback.
Good tools were given at this seminar to deal with people at different levels and backgrounds.

3. How satisfied are you with your ability at this time to apply the information covered in this seminar to your work or organization?
The information applied directly to my situation(s) as a supervisor.
It takes practice and more practice.
Great process given to follow.  With practice, I see these being extremely helpful to me in excelling at my position.
I won't be able to apply it until I am further along in my career, but this was a very informative and educational seminar/supplement to my internship and education.
I am going to try this method -- nothing else works.  I have hopes for this method.
I prefer more time to cover this seminar's materials.
The concepts seem relevant to practical application.
I feel confident that I can apply the information learned at this seminar right away.
It will take practice.
It will take some work and practice to consistently remember to apply the information from this class.

4. How satisfied are you that you had sufficient opportunities to participate?
The small class number was great. I felt very attended to.
Great job including everyone as they felt comfortable.  Great intimate seminar size.
Would have liked some more role playing.
Very well done!
I had sufficient opportunities to participate but I would prefer more.
A very participative format. Small group size a definite plus!

5. How satisfied are you that your questions were answered adequately?
Dick was very conscientious that all questions were answered.
You are a wonderful active listener. I felt we were all given respect and you demonstrated knowledge efficiently and in an appropriate way.
You have always had a correct and sensitive answer to my questions.
Very well done!
Questions were well answered.
All my questions were answered adequately.
I could ask many more questions -- I'm satisfied.
Dick had an excellent grasp and handle of the material. Responses were keen.

6. How satisfied are you that this was a good use of your time?
Very pertinent and valuable information.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of this!
Good to review from time to time.
I would have liked more time role playing/practicing the feedback information and interpersonal performance problem.
Very good use of my time.
Very -- defined separate areas for me to define what I can do.
Time well spent!!
Improving people skills are time worthy.
The class covered some excellent skills.