{"id":25130,"date":"2026-04-19T18:06:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T22:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/?page_id=25130"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:09:30","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Clients\u2019 Reviews of Consulting Services&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-top-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%23b3d33d%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u201c<a title=\"Competency-Based Talent Solutions\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\">Workitect<\/a> brought a significant amount of practical expertise in <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">Competency Model<\/a> design to the table. This helped us decide on what the best approach would be early into the project, given our particular corporate culture and context. <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> was able to present alternatives that felt right for us, without feeling like we were getting \u201coff the shelf\u201d products.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy organization uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect <\/a>methodology for writing <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models <\/a>because it\u2019s structured enough to give us direction, but the many tools provided also allow for flexibility. You\u2019re not forced into using a cookie-cutter approach when you\u2019re faced with time constraints or the complexities that often arise when you\u2019re trying to pinpoint success factors for highly technical or ever-evolving jobs. The models we designed using the <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect <\/a>approach helped our company revamp our entire performance development process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn an environment where everyone is quick to tell you the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitec<\/a><a title=\"Competency-Based Talent Solutions\" href=\"https:\/\/workitect.com\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\">t<\/a> is one of the few organizations that actually teach a repeatable process for building customized models.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking with the <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> consultants was refreshingly different from the usual consultant experience. Not only did they demonstrate significant expertise in <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">building competency models<\/a> for our organization, they were dedicated to providing our internal staff with the skills needed to follow the process and build additional models ourselves. Their goal was to teach and guide us to be self-sustaining, and they did this by providing training, allowing us to shadow them during the building process, and being available to address questions and concerns throughout the process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOverall, our relationship with <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect <\/a>has been invaluable, and we are quick to recommend them to anyone who is interested in creating customized <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models<\/a> for their organization.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Reviews by Workshop Participants&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationduration=\"0.9\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first fusion-animated\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationduration=\"0.9\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\">\n<div class=\"clients-list\">\n<p>\u201cIf you want to become an architect of building competence in organizations, this course will provide you with the tools, advice, and expertise to bring an ROI to talent systems.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sherry Duda<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">President, Alex Reidy &amp; Company<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis program provides practical tools and insights that enable participants to effectively pursue measurable improvements in their workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mark Saigeon<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Manager, Public Health Agency of Canada<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis is a must have for learning &amp; development professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Phoebe Swan<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sr. Learning &amp; Development Specialist<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cBest train-the-trainer program I\u2019ve attended\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Judith Barclay<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR Specialist<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe instructor\u2019s experience really brought the workshop to life. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Charles Bellas<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">VP Manager, Employee Development<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">First Commonwealth<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI had experience <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-development-guide\/\">developing competency models <\/a>before I came to this course, but had no standard process. I know that I can go and use this process in my organization. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Allison Moreland<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Founder, Learning Solution Designer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Learning in Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cClear, concise understanding of what work <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-modeling-2\/\">competency modeling<\/a> is all about\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Cynthia Brooks<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI liked the balanced approached to group discussion and projects, and also examples provided. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kevin Gaffney<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">DeCrescente Distributing Company<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis program met my needs and those of my department exactly!!!! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">David Brown<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Manager of Corporate Operations<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Government of NL, Canada<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGreat Job! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Pat Connelly<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director of HR<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Peace Corps<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThree days of development well spent! Practical application!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Patricia Duane<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">VP of HR<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">AICPA<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> provided a great learning experience providing a basic simple way of developing competencies models on my own. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Robin Lynn Juliano<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Manager I.T. Competencies<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Excellus Health Plan<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cVery different way to look at competencies than we have used traditionally. Refreshing &amp; Challenging! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Steve Hastings<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Training Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">National Park Service<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cExcellent program, clearly explained the value of building and using <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">competency models<\/a> to improve performance. Provided the critical \u2018how to skills\u2019. Offered theory and application which is rare in most training programs. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Joan Strohauer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Education Programs Consultant Department Personnel<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">ADM<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGreat Class! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Debbie Dolenga<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Personnel Administration<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">State of California D.P.A.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cVery effective trainer provided very useful information, very knowledgeable and great facilitator. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ginny Chang<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR Modernization<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">State of California \u2013 D.P.A.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cFor practical application and real world scenarios, you can\u2019t beat this session to bring to life how the <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency model<\/a> is planned, generate, and communicated in your organization. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Elaine Angelo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Training Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">DeCresente Distributing Company<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGreat program that cuts to the chase regarding competencies! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Dave Lanphear<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HRD Analyst<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">QBE Insurance<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis is a practical \u2018hands on\u2019 approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\">building competency models<\/a> for those planning to develop one immediately. One excellent workshop materials are rich reference sources. When you are faced with actual implementation of your project. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ephrain Osunde<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">L &amp; D Advisor<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Chevron Nigeria Ltd<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGreat systematic learning experience. I enjoyed the interaction with other attendees. Dick was superb, a great trainer, facilitated the class well, kept us moving through the materials. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Bonnie Russell<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">National Recruitment Office of the Comptroller of the Currency<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cAfter this program, I am more confident in my understanding of competencies as well as my ability to design and implement them. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ellie Wilson<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR Generalist<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Cooley Dickinson Hospital<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cRichard is very knowledgeable and has an engaging style. Exceptional Training! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Angela Crutchfield<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director Organization Development &amp; Learning<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u201cVery thorough and comprehensive yet simple approach to <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">building competency models<\/a>.\u00a0Provided the map and tools to get there.\u00a0Very impressed with the training.\u00a0Great facilitation!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Dina Yorba<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director of Admin Services<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cFinally \u2013 a practical application-based course!\u00a0I am walking away with both foundational knowledge &amp; practice in the competency-building process.\u00a0Well done, <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a>!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Heather Stuewe<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director, Home Office Learning &amp; Performance Improvement<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect <\/a>demystified the <a title=\"Competency Development Guides\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-development-guide\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\">competency development<\/a> process and gave us the confidence to move forward with our program.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kelly Elizardo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director, Learning &amp; Development<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cExcellent certification program.\u00a0I loved how a complex process was explained as an easy ongoing process.\u00a0Congratulations, great job!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ingrid Martinez<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Executive Director<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis program does a very good job of building a firm foundation &amp; understanding of <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency model<\/a> building.\u00a0Resources &amp; tools provided are extremely valuable.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Patty Marrero<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mgr OD, HR<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIn addition to meeting course objectives, this course is an excellent opportunity to learn about what other companies\/industries are doing in this area.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Adele Montoye<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mgr., Training, Awareness &amp; Tech. Communications<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sandia National Labs<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\">Building Competency Models<\/a> workshop provided capstone knowledge to my previous learnings on behavioral interviews performances management and other similar knowledge. It provided an in-depth view into the world of competencies. I am walking out with the ability to start using the information immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mary Hladio<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Managing Partner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ember Carriers<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGood for an experienced HR professional looking for some tools and resources to add their bag of tricks. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Lindsay Evans<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Training and Development<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Chatham Financial<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI have attended seminars where halfway through the session, I knew that the session, I knew that the material would end up \u201con the shelf\u201d. This has been an excellent seminar with relevant and useable information and data. I will refer to the material over and over. Thank you for sharing so much! \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kim Elbers<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">The First National Bank in Sioux Falls<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cBrilliant program with an unimaginable amount of resources. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Bolaji Olagunju<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Workforce Management Centre<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cExcellent for companies focused on human performance &amp; improvement.\u00a0Also excellent for learning architects.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Rama Balage<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sr. Learning Architect<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe program was a great introduction to <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">competency models<\/a>, how to design and how to deploy them in your organization. The facilitations helped me tie in our actual situations and utilized case studies to make the concept real. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Amanda Cole<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Training and Development Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Wesco International<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe abundance of useful tools, templates and examples amazed me. These are things I can put to use immediately to drive performance through <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">competency models<\/a> in my business unit. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">David DeAngelis<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director, Technology Training &amp; Support Services<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">GTech Corporation<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe amount of information provided in this course exceeds expectations and can be valuable regardless of previous experience with <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">competency models<\/a>. The novice and the expert can benefit. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kalaide Holmes<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Human Capital Analyst<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">US POD\/US Army<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIn an environment where everyone is quick to tell you the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> is one of the few organizations that actually teach a repeatable process for building customized models. Working with the <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> consultants was refreshingly different from the usual consultant experience. Not only did they demonstrate significant expertise in <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\">building competency models<\/a> for our organization, they were dedicated to providing our internal staff with the skills needed to follow the process and build additional models ourselves. Their goal was to teach and guide us to be self sustaining, and they did this by providing training, allowing us to shadow them during the building process, and being available to address questions and concerns throughout the process. Overall, our relationship with <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> has been invaluable, and we are quick to recommend them to anyone who is interested in creating customized <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models<\/a> for their organization. \u201c<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Shannon Johnson<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Performance Consultant<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWith all honesty this was the best use of my time and the company\u2019s money. I gained an incredible amount of knowledge and insight into the end-to-end process of <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">building competency models<\/a>. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Lori Cotto<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Manager of Learning and Development<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Samsung<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u201cThis training is a great overview of <a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-modeling-2\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">competency modeling<\/a> that provides all the tools and resources to implement a <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency model<\/a>.\u00a0Our company already has a framework in place, but this will aid in enhancing and adding to our current framework.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kelly Sanders<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Analyst, HCO-MHPM<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cAnyone who is charged with creating <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models<\/a> should take <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect\u2019s<\/a> class.\u00a0This really will help prepare you.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Lauren Sciarretta<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cExcellent method presented in a logical, efficient manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Joe Rauner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HCM Program Specialist<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis course is simultaneously practical, comprehensive, and intellectually rigorous.\u00a0By providing the project methodology and the modelling methodology, <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> has given me all I need to succeed.\u00a0I am ready to go!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Deane Williams<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">SPD<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGreat information and resources to get anyone started in <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\">building competency models<\/a>. You will walk away with the tools at your fingertips to get the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kelly Morris<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sr. Instructional Designer, H.R. Org. Effectiveness<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Franklin Templeton Investments<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThorough program with great examples, and instructors with real world experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kim Ort<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Human Resources<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kraton Polymers<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe workshop is a fantastic blueprint to follow; not a seminar filled with theory and philosophical thought which do you no good in the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Kim Dorer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Director, <a style=\"color: #86415c;\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Talent Management<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Spectrum Health Medical Group<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cSimple, practical and valuable.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mike Schick<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">President<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Talent Development Solutions<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cExcellent three day workshop that provides you with significant information and practical tools that can be applied immediately to the workplace. For the Sr, Management\/Executive level, the three day workshop provides a well balanced level of detail in assisting in the decision making process on whether or not to engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-modeling-2\/\">competency modeling<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mary Duncan<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">V.P. Human Resources<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">CAA, South Central Ontario<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI am concluding the program feeling confident in my ability to go back to the office and implement what I learned.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Victoria Baker<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Manager, Operations<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Thompson Rivers University<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cGreat program that provides me a clear understanding of <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models<\/a>, and provided me the ability to do it myself. Great presenters with a deep amount of practical experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Rich Stewart<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Executive Director, Non-Gaming Operations<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Cypress Bayou Casino<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cDick was a great trainer \u2013 very knowledgeable, humorous\/engaging. Love the succession planning piece!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sandra Rosenau<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">CPS Human Resource Services<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> brought a significant amount of practical expertise in <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">Competency Mode<\/a><a title=\"Competency Models\" href=\"https:\/\/workitect.com\/competency-models-consulting\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">l<\/a> design to the table. This helped us decide on what the best approach would be early into the project, given our particular corporate culture and context. <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect<\/a> was able to present alternatives that felt right for us, without feeling like we were getting \u201coff the shelf\u201d products.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ruben Decoud<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Manager, International Human Resources<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Mary Kay Inc.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cVery good session for any HR professional who needs to know all the nuts &amp; bolts of competency models. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Vincent Apolloni<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Corporate HR Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Suncoke Energy<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cReally gives you a clear understanding of what Competencies and Competency behaviors are and how you can apply them.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sandra Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Instructional Designer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Sandia National Labs<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe model was exceptionally laid-out and explained so that we could take back and implement. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Ellen Hyslope Sr.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">HR Business Partner<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Middleburg Bank<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cA great session, very productive for me personally. I learned a lot of new things I will be better at <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/building-competency-models\/\">building competency models<\/a>. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Alberto Arroyo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Assessment &amp; Development Consultant<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Corporate Insights<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cAfter participating in <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/\">Workitect\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/advanced-competency-modeling\/\">Competency Modeling Workshop<\/a>, I know that I can go back to the job and implement the process with competence and confidence. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Lain Adams<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Learning and Development<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Macerich Co.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-modeling-2\/\">Competency modeling<\/a> is an essential process for all organizations. After completing this workshop, I feel well equipped with the knowledge and skills to help communicate, develop, and implement <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/competency-models\/\">competency models<\/a> for our organization. \u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"clientsnamet\"><span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Latsamy Visetsin<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">OD&amp;L\/HR Manager<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #86415c;\">Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_278d8c57 height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/people-footer.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/people-footer.webp 425w, https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/people-footer-300x199.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large color_primary with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1920\" data-img-height=\"520\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/footer-cta-img.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ready to Implement Competency Based Talent Management?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%2215rem%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2215rem%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%2215rem%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2215rem%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%227rem%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%227rem%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%220rem%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%220rem%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_eb849559\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Speak with a Workitect consultant today and start transforming your talent strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/contact\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Book Consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_custom_heading text=\"Clients\u2019 Reviews of Consulting Services\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:center\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css=\"%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-top-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%23b3d33d%22%7D%7D\"]\u201cWorkitect brought a significant amount of practical expertise in Competency Model design to the table. 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