"Thank you so much for the great presentation and offer of follow up support. I had five individuals approach me after the session to say you offered direct value in their day-to-day activity."
Linda Stewart, Executive Director of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa)
Len spoke to local public health officials in Windsor at the Hilton hotel.
"We invited Leonard Domino to talk to our members for the first time. He researched who he would be addressing and was able to present messages in a way that our group connected with. His presentation on Government Relations received kudos all round."
"[Len's] session received the most "Excellents" of all our presenters. The evaluations broke down as: 0 - Poor, 2 - Fair, 8 - Good, 12 - Very Good, 27 - Excellent, 3 No Opinion"
The following comments were received about the presentation:
"Government Relations session was excellent and The Best!"
"Leonard Domino presentation was absolutely by far the most interesting and useful session. The Howie Mandel look and mannerisms could make him a double. Charismatic delivery."
Fran Boyce,
Executive Director
Three Trilliums Community Place:
"Talking with elected officials can be intimidating, especially when you have something at stake. It was helpful to learn how to speak with politicians and not be intimidated."
Kim Rominger,
Executive Vice President
Mid-America Equipment Retailers Association:
"An extraordinarily
interesting presentation…While specifically geared toward dealing with
the Canadian government, much of what was communicated to us could
easily be used in the US or other countries."
Jennifer Cooke,
Project Manager
Co-Mar Management Services:
"I found the seminar interesting, thought provoking and beneficial -the advice presented will help us in our relations with government contacts. Kudos to you and all your staff for running a very professional and well organized event!"
Norman F. Brown, CET & CEO, Norman F. Brown & Associates INC:
"Informative, and a wonderful networking experience…the respect and
understanding that the political’s have towards Leonard Domino and
Associates was clearly demonstrated."
Marie Rajic, Manager, Government Relations, Southern Alberta
Institute of Technology:
"Thought provoking and insightful. Applicable topics and discussion. Excellent presentations."
Lynn Harrett Manager, Public Affairs and Community Development, Etobicoke CCAC:
"Leonard Domino & Associates' seminar teaches its participants to view government relations as a win-win endeavor…. After learning the LD&A’s approach, you’ll develop an internal voice that will guide you towards a negotiation with government that: builds bridges, is based on collaboration, and ultimately directs you to present a win-win solution (for your own organization and the government); that is in the interest of public good."
Grant Arthur, Power Stream:
"Leonard Domino & Associates' seminar helped me understand how the different mechanics of the political and bureaucratic levels in government work. After attending the seminar, I had a good working understanding of how these two levels interact, and where the pressure points are within the various layers. Understanding these layers and pressure points are important if you are to be successful in your dealings with government."
Dr. Lee Southern
B.C. School Trustee Association
"Leonard certainly knows the Ontario political scene like the back of his hand, but you know, the material he talks about-negotiation, how to get what you want, how to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions-is really applicable just about anywhere: family relationships, dating, marriages, business relations. Leonard's course could easily be thought of as an exercise in living successfully, professionally and personally."
Leo Grellette
President of Ontario Building Officials Association
"Len Domino's seminars offers practical hints on negotiating win-win solutions with governments and developing working relationships with political decision makers... for us this meant that the interests of the OBOA were considered through government consultations leading to the enactment of Bill 124."
Jeanette Lewis
Executive Director, Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
"As the association continues to strive for a better, stronger relationship with the provincial government, we invited Len Domino to conduct an interactive session with our membership. The insights he provided were relevant, straightforward and helpful and have already assisted us in our meetings with senior government staff and elected officials."
Ms. Audrey Aczel-Castillo
Public Affairs Manager, Ontario Co-operative Association (April 15, 2008)
"Thank you so much for the terrific seminar on Friday! I enjoyed it tremendously, and found it to be of great value."