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Leadership Program Testimonials

“The program was the most valuable and rewarding training I’ve attended in 16 years of management. Its breadth of content and challenging projects promote practical problem-solving, strategic thinking, and better understanding of today’s dynamic marketplace. This is a top-tier program for leaders who want to grow professionally.”

—Pete Burney; General Manager; Hallmark Cards, Inc.

“The program provides a very good business management overview for the technically trained managers who are moving into more overall executive organizational level. The program provides the tools and background for this transition.”

—Dave Ferraro; President and COO; Buckeye Technologies, Inc.

“Our executives benefit tremendously from attending this program. The program emphasizes the importance of teamwork to accomplish significant goals and provides high-potential executives with the opportunity to interface with peers from other industries in the U.S.

—Webb Edwards; President and COO; Wells Fargo Services Company

“All of our program attendees have been promoted and have improved their job performance and contribution to our company.”

—Dick Merson; Vice President and General Manager, Alabama Operations; Boise Paper Solutions

“My key learnings from the program were strategic thinking, financial knowledge, and talent management. I have used all three repeatedly as I have progressed through my career.”

—Betty DeVinney; Senior Vice President, Human Resources; Eastman Chemical Company

“Tennessee's executive development program had such an impact on me that I decided to bring their people in-house to deliver similar training to our management team on-site. We're also sending more of our people to the university for programs there.  Their program is a key part of our management development strategy.”

—Douglas J Bryant; Vice President; Teledyne Brown Engineering
 
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