Our Clients
The Davis-Ward Centre for People Excellence provides services that transform businesses and individuals around the world.
For a partial list of clients we have worked with, please click here.
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What our clients are saying about Davis-Ward:
My request was unique, requiring support in facilitation, coaching, design and development. On a personal note, I also needed to have a trust factor that the time and investment required by all participants were maximized. Barry not only met the requirements, but also was a creative taskmaster to all. Barry has enabled our organization to begin thinking about its customers in a very different way…Barry’s efforts have shown tangible, measurable results that have clearly laid the foundation for future team growth.”
- T. Laird, General Manager, SaskTel
Barry Davis was instrumental in guiding us through a process that can be very difficult, and easily bogged down if not everyone is in agreement. Through his skill, knowledge, experience, and the ability to create focus and clarity, Barry helped us articulate a vision for the future and a plan for today. More importantly, he helped move us from a “Group” to a “Team”.
- D. Tottenham, CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
This was by far the most useful training I have taken. The information shared was very useful. Job well done.
- D. Black, SaskPower
Wendy and Barry are terrific – best facilitators I’ve had in a workshop. They truly seem to live their philosophy. Excellent workshop. I’m really excited to apply this and see the benefits.
- S. Welk, Investors Group
Practical and relevant in everyday situations. Facilitators are knowledgeable, engaging, and interesting.
- S. Amyotte, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Great experience... opened my eyes to a skill to help fellow employees.
- K. Lysak, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Davis-Ward demonstrates a genuine understanding of what our people deal with and uses scenarios they can relate to on a day-to-day basis. Training is relevant and easily applicable on the job. Best of all, our staff is eager to attend – Davis-Ward is phenomenally in sync with participants in the classroom and combines great learning with great fun!
- C. Gural, SaskEnergy
Fantastic learning experience! It provided me with practical tools to apply to my work/life activities.
- R. Tetreault, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Informative, to the point. Very impressed with Barry & Wendy, excellent role models. Felt so comfortable and accepted – anything was possible. A very rewarding workshop. Full of fun, loads of useful information.
- B. Paul, SaskPower
Very skilled in presentation delivery.
- D. Svedahl, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Exceeded my expectations ten-fold.
–M. Weimer, Assiniboia Art Gallery
If you want to know where you are, where you want to be and how to get there, this is the program for you. …I am 300% more organized, 30 pounds lighter, and my business is 40% more successful.
–J. Martinson, Author/Speaker
Most fascinating…Powerful tools to build on.
–P. Trombley, Hyundai Motors
A real eye-opener.
–G. Moore, United Assoc. of Pipe Plumb Fitters
Excellent, highly recommended.
- R. Dawiskiba, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Excellent... very useful to put some 'life' back into my daily interaction with staff. As one who has many years in the Public Serive, my motto has been "Go hard until you go home." I would like to continue as a n enthusiastic, considerate manager.
- J. McLean, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Perfect balance between instruction and peer learning.
- S. Poisson-Fast, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
The facilitators' enthusiasm was infectious. I learned a lot that I can take back to use in the workplace. Thank you!
- A. Schmidt, Cooperators Insurance
A great two days that should make me a better leader -- implement, implement!
- K. Biem, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Barry and Wendy are very good presenters and know how to portray and get their point across. Good training session. Would recommend to anyone.
- D. Walter, SaskPower
Very practical information... Facilitators were very enthusiastic and made the learning fun.
- W. Bonish, INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
Not a luxury… a necessary investment in professional and personal development.
P. McLellan, SIAST College
Excellence across the board… superb!
- K. Spatt, Stellar Training
A dynamic, fun learning experience that will serve as the baseline for our future organizational success.
- J. DiNitto, Bose
Excellent! Humour kept it interesting. Will highly recommend to others.
- L. Currie-Lingelbach
Absolutely perfect. Certainly live up to your reputation – wonderful to work with!
- L. Szalacinski, ASQ (American Society for Quality)
Very enjoyable, down to earth, real life examples.
- M. Lorenz, Credit Union
…Would be excellent as a mandatory training course.
- D. Hartley, City of Saskatoon
Applicable to all areas, all jobs. Perfect!
- T. Dunn, Police Service
Engaging and enriching.
- S. DeBray, Treasury
Uses examples and participants’ personal experiences to make workshop beneficial for all who attend.
- V. Marcotte, Community Services Dept.
10!
- C. Kondra, Transit Operator
Informative, not only for my current job but also our business.
- L. Prince-LeBlanc, Fire Department Dispatcher
Great environment and facilitator. Easy to learn in this style of teaching. Gave me more great tools to improve myself.
- M. Suiker, Transit Ambassador Facilitator
Helpful in comparing both sides – being a customer and providing customer service.
- J. Page, Infrastructure
- Very helpful. Energetic and knowledgeable facilitator makes taking the course fun.
D. Hintz, Mosaic Potash
- By far the best… very impressed.
W. Hillmer, Consumers Co-op Refinery Ltd.
- Very comfortable learning environment. 10!
W. Herman, Power Inspector
- Our job is mainly one-on-one training. I have picked up many useful tactics for my job. Even red necks have to have finesse!
G. Jesfin, SaskPower
Numerous ideas/concepts which when applied will help me to help our learners to become better at the work they undertake.
- D. Zimmerman, SaskPower
The most enjoyable, fast-paced training session I've been involved in.
- S. Bellamy, Brandt Engineered Products
Learning with fun with a purpose!
-J. Scott, Calgary Winter Club
I found the course informative, the presenters engaging, and the material very applicable.
- K. Price, Christie-Price Maintenance Services
Excellent facilitators -- couldn't ask for more!
C. Loughren, SGI
I gained confidence and tools that will have great positive impact on my ability to facilitate a meeting or learning. Very job relevant and easily digested course.
- K. Wanner, SaskPower
Techniques can be applied to a broad range of situations. Flexible and very well presented.
- B. Woods, SaskPower
Enjoyed immensely. It is clearly evident where I need to concentrate my efforts. I am encouraging the rest of my staff to participate.
- J. DeCorby, V.P., Conexus Credit Union
[Davis-Ward] continually exceed our expectations… The feedback from employees and managers alike is outstanding.
- C. Dobranski, Conexus Credit Union
…Barry had an understanding of (our company) and its employees. He did do his homework!
- L. Remenda, SaskEnergy
The most helpful and beneficial course I have taken... I have gained so much valuable information and knowledge...- M. Alderson, Conexus Credit Union
Informal, educational, practical & entertaining!
- D. L'Heureux, Health Dept.
Really help big organizations work more efficiently.
- Z. Bither, Health Dept.
Great energy! Appreciate that you went to our areas and knew what our jobs involved. Allowed for a more personalized course. Great activities.
- R. McKay, Health Dept.
Excellent workshop. Very practical.
- L. Miller, Health Dept.
I really enjoyed the presentation. It will help me in both professional and personal areas. It was a fun day!
- M. Wilk, Health Dept.
Very insightful. I found all info useful and helpful and a lot of fun!
- A. Walker, Health Dept.
Excellent learning opportunity.
- R. Kellsey, Health Dept.
...Great facilitator brought humour to our seminar, made it a fun time. The tools were great. I learned a lot of skills.
- S. Itcush, Health Dept.
I will take the tools back to the office to handle calls in a different way.
- K. Sastaunik, Health Dept.
Excellent. It was great and pertained to everyone's situations at work. Fun and something we won't forget.
- J. Hickey, Health Dept.
I've been on other courses but none of them were as fun & informative as this one. I encourage everyone to take one of Davis-Ward's courses!
- D. King, Health Dept.
I've never had so much fun at a seminar. The knowledge and presentation was just awesome.
- R. Flynn, Health Dept.
Absolutely great - best facilitators I've seen. The best self and professional improvement course I've taken.
- C. Nakoneshny, SaskPower
Educational and fun
- F. Legacy, SaskPower
This was a very fun workshop! I was very surprised at how much fun I had. I came back feeling energized, motivated, and inspired! The both of you did an incredible job with our group (I'm sure you know that) but it really was a great experience!"
- L. Fisher, SIGA
Really enjoyed the workshop. The facilitators' enthusiasm was infectious. I learned a lot that I can take back to use in the workplace. Thank you!
- A. Schmidt, Cooperators Insurance
The last time I attended this type of training was 1999. The changes to terminology and methods of presentation were fantastic. I learned quite a lot.
- Commissionaires
I gained confidence… Very job relevant, easily digested course
- K. Wanner, SaskPower
Impressed with how it all came together. Very informative.
- W. Hillmer, Consumers Cooperative Refinery
This course teaches techniques that can be applied to a broad ranges of situations. Excellent.
- B. Woods, SaskPower
Enjoyed interaction. Very helpful.
- D. Hintz, Mosaic Potash
