See What People Are Saying

 

“This is one of the best courses I have ever taken.”

James R. Sebastian, AICP
Manager, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transportation Demand Management Programs
District Department of Transportation
Washington, DC

 

“The course focus on people, leadership, time management, and being pro-active is very good.  As busy managers of people and projects it is good to refocus on our most important resource, the people.  It helps ensure we are pulling away from daily fires and focusing our efforts on being pro-active by better time management, process, and leadership skills.”
Ryan J Christensen, P.M.P.
Project Management Officer
Business Technology Support Division
State of Nebraska Dept of Roads

 

“I like the talks on motivation; managing multiple priorities; hiring, developing and coaching; dealing with difficult people.  Nice overall course on leadership.  I enjoyed the many real-life examples.”
Cody Beers
Public Involvement Specialist
Wyoming Department of Transportation

 

“The Conference was very enlightening, the accommodations were excellent, and the people were great.”

Steve Meunier, P.E.
Geotechnical Engineering Manager
Pavement & Geotechnical Engineering Section
Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

 

“Very well organized and informative conference.  This has given me more tools to use to the benefit of my staff, customers and the agency.  Thanks for the opportunity for more professional growth.”

Shirley Wilson
Mississippi Department of Transportation

 

“Excellent information/guidance provided.  Participation was encouraged and everyone became involved by the end of the week.  Over the course of the week class members became close friends.”

Mike Moran
District 8 Engineer
West Virginia Department of Transportation

 

“The course was great!  It has provided me with valuable tools to improve me, as a leader, and to enhance our team.”

Tad Kitowicz
Highway Engineer
Federal Highway Administration

 

“Good course.  Discussed things I need to think about.  I am going back to the office and implement many of the course discussions.”

Suzanne Herron
Director, Environmental Division
Tennessee Department of Transportation

 

“Excellent training.  Bill (Smitley) really has the ability to drive home points.  Bill (Smitley) is probably one of the best teachers I have learned from.  Tom’s (Barry) real world examples were very helpful.”

Paul Rieger
Engineering Project Manager
Montana Department of Transportation

 

“Excellent course!  Thanks for the encouragement to move forward and the tools to give us the strength to do so successfully!”

Melisa Montemayor
Advanced Planning Director
Texas Department of Transportation

 

“Bill (Smitley) is an excellent facilitator.  Very charismatic, engaging and encourages strong participation.  This has been an incredible course and I suggest anyone take it!!”

Michelle Scheuerman
Environmental Program Manager
Colorado Department of Transportation

 

“Very thought provoking class.  Enables students to be removed from challenges of day-to-day and examine their own work processes and find places for improvement.  Bill (Smitley) – top notch, spot-on trainer that has a gift for bringing out self-examination and motivation.”

Travis Long
Chief of Surveys
West Virginia Department of Transportation

 

“The interaction with other transportation officials was energizing and the exposure to National policy issues helps develop future policy leaders.”

Greg Duncan
Transportation Director
Tennessee Department of Transportation