Our Clients

Client Testimonials

Here's what some of our clients have said about byDesign Group's Organizational Transformation process:

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Stephen MacDonald, VP Finance Maritime Paper Products

"The management team that participated in the sessions all came away with a better understanding of the skills required to be a better manager and person, as well as, the drive and initiative to set new levels of goals and expectations."

Todd Ching, President Pinehurst Homes Pinehurst

"Steve McEvoy has greatly helped me clarify personal strengths and also helped me clarify my focus and vision in my business. He continues to be a great resource for personal development and focus which has helped me beyond my business."

Terry Keller, District Manager, Nova Scotia CIBC

"Just a note to express my appreciation of what you brought to the table with the Leadership process. After 5
months, the total performance of the 5 key indicators we have focused on for the process has improved as follows:

  • Metro district performance increased from 92% to 112% relative to target
  • Lighthouse district performance increased from 77% to 96% relative to target

I`m a true believer in this process. The benefits have been great in both my business and personal life."

Cindy Young, Senior Business Consultant ROGERS

"I would like to begin by saying 'Thank You!' These two words are only a minor expression to the overwhelming feeling of being satisfied with what I have learned and the realization that I now have the knowledge and the ability to be a very 'effective' manager."

Keith Conner, Manager - Technical Data Centre Halifax International Airport Authority

"I have been a supervisor for over twenty years and for the first time I feel that I understand the meaning of accountability and responsibility in relation to my job. Your training has provided me with a solid foundation to be a manager in our organization. Your concept of setting 'proactive goals' has given back to me some control over my life and the work that I do."

Tom Payette, Director - Drug Dependency Services Capital Health

"On behalf of the Management Team at Drug Dependency Services, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a job well done. In the past seven years we have gone through so many changes in management structures, philosophies and amalgamations that it becomes hard sometimes to focus on the direction of health care in this province. Your determination to keep us on track to develop a strategy for alcohol use and misuse within the Capital Health District was both gentle but firm. Thanks again for all your help."

Debra Hawkins, Finance Administration Officer Clean Nova Scotia

"I would like to take this opportunity to once again express the appreciation of Angela Griffiths, staff and myself for the very constructive facilitation of the Clean Nova Scotia Retreat. I have received numerous reports and comments with reference to how staff enjoyed your energy, direction, and results. Personally, I would express my appreciation at your very constructive input into the organization's priorities, and team environment. Great job."

Jody Frowley, Manager of Accounting Services Chignecto Central Regional School Board

"I attended Steve's leadership training seminars; Maximizing Your Leadership Potential and Becoming a Great Leader. Steve's visionary outlook is inspiring.  

If my colleagues and I could rise to this challenge and foster a Who I am culture; allowing the skill sets of each employee to define the job they do rather than a limited in scope role that confines the employee to tasks. If every employee from the CEO to the Intern has as their focus the customer/product or service and break down the barriers that exist, real or imagined, between management and staff, then a real and substantial improvement to the bottom line could be realized. 

If you want your bottom line to improve, if you are willing for a paradigm shift in your approach to leadership and you want to realize the full potential of the human resources at your fingertips, take the leadership training modules and be ready to make the change."

Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Public Health Officer Nova Scotia Government

"I spent several sessions with Steve McEvoy working through the “Who Am I” process.  This was very helpful to me to better understand my own leadership style, my strengths and the complementary strengths I needed to have around me.  It also helped me to clarify the purpose for several leadership opportunities I had been placed into."