Doug has worked with a wide range of clients to develop and
train them and to support their efforts to improve their work groups and
organizations. Most clients have been internal to places that Doug has
been employed. He asked these colleagues to contribute a short
testimonial to this page. We hope you gain an appreciation for the work
he has done as well as the person within and the values that motivate his
professional activities.
Doug has
a keen understanding of patient- and family-centered care and brings tremendous
expertise, experience, and enthusiasm to his work. It was a delight to work
with Doug on numerous committees and special projects within the hospital environment
to advance the practice of patient- and family-centered care. I have witnessed
Doug’s dynamic leadership skills, creativity, and commitment—he is a master in
designing workshops and engaging individuals to produce excellent outcomes. Julie Ginn Moretz
Director, Special Projects
Institute for Family-Centered Care
Bethesda, MD
I have taught with Doug on many occasions, and find him to be
an excellent trainer. His knowledge of management and leadership training
coupled with his infinite sense of creativity make each session unique,
enjoyable, and useful. He provides training with teeth in it.
Thayer McGahee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School
of Nursing
University of South Carolina, Aiken
Doug
Fine is a Human Resources Professional who
knows what it takes to encourage, empower, and develop leaders in dynamic, complex, corporate
environments. His genuine desire to help leaders build teams
upon good leadership principles and practices was crucial in my early
career growth and development as a leader. His unorthodox leadership
thinking and willingness to embrace non-traditional approaches to organizational development helped to create a
safe environment for me to dream big, believe big, and make big
things happen with my teams! Gary J. Borgstede, President and Founder
The Make It Happen Learning Institute
Reaching People, Unleashing The Extraordinary! ® www.makeithappenbooks.comthelydiaproject.org
Doug was a guest speaker in my HR class a
number of times at the University of New Orleans.
He was always stimulating, provocative, and challenged my students to
think
different and be different in their HR careers. His experience and his
practice as an OD and HR professional will make him a dynamic support
to any
organization seeking to become or remain excellent and successful. Doug
was also instrumental in partnering with UNO to design and provide
executive education to the physicians at his
organization. We pulled off quite a feat to bring physicians
leaders new knowledge and information about contemporary
health care management practices. It wouldn't have happened
without Doug.
Stephen Crow, Ph.D.,
Professor of Management,
University of New Orleans
I had the distinct pleasure of
being on the receiving end of Doug’s management classes at an academic medical
center. The class was an 8 week intensive for clinical and non clinical
managers. Doug’s ability to keep the information fresh, to keep the class
engaged and to actually deliver on the promise of value was unparalleled.
He just does a great job….. Paige Joyner, Independent Agent, American Family Insurance
My department and I had the privilege to work with Doug over a span of 5
years. He is a trustworthy, respectable leader who is not afraid at delivering
a the “correct” message at the “correct” time. He is phenomenal at organizing
and leading transformational change workshops for all levels of the
organization. Doug also understands the importance of taking care of the
employee at all levels, ranging from providing the cutting edge tools to excel
in their position to direct personal support. Doug is an expert in a field of
experts. I look forward to working with Doug again in the future. Vice-President, World Renowned Academic Medical Center
Pressure inside today’s competitive world of
work often leads individuals in leadership positions to make decisions that are
seemingly promising for the profit margin, though, in reality, they are
disastrous to the human capital of their companies. There is always a price attached to this lack of
balance. Doug Fine’s work is permeated
with the understanding that to attend to the welfare of employees is to
maximize the potential of any company’s success. Strategies devoid of this
win-win relationship are bound for a short shelf-life. Effective Organizational Development utilizes both the template
of theory and the wisdom of experience. Doug Fine comes equipped to deliver both.
C. Molina, Organization Development Specialist
and Former Colleague
As a Founder of a non-profit organization, I am grateful for Doug's
leadership. He facilitated a unique process to bring to light what
mattered most to each board and staff member. Because of his
time and input as our consultant our mission has been put into
action one step at a time. Amy
Director of Development The Lydia Project
Headquarters: Augusta, GA
As an Administrative Director in healthcare, I have
had
the opportunity to evaluate Doug's teaching skills in the broader
professional
community. He is an outstanding facilitator and possesses very
strong communication skills.
He constantly seeks out new information
to add to his already broad knowledge base in management training and
team building. He is knowledgeable, engaging and a polished
consultant. Perhaps the highest recommendation I could offer is to
state
that were the circumstances to arise, I would be most enthusiastic
about having
Doug as a consultant at any management training and team building
programs.
Linda
Hospital Administrative
Director
Doug has the outstanding ability to be able to connect with managers in developing stronger leaders. I have attended
multiple leadership courses, and Doug is by far the best at
facilitating organizational development projects
and management courses. He has the knowledge and experience to guide
leaders through real life type situations which has influenced my own
management approach in developing better leadership skills in managing
a large and dynamically changing department. Perioperative Nurse Manager, Academic Medical Center
Doug Fine has a natural talent for training. He has an enthusiastic
manner that is contagious, a professional easy style and wry wit that will
engage even the most critical student. When asked to provide training
Doug will go the extra mile to know the subject. He does his
homework. Beyond his training skills, Doug’s engaging style and
professionalism can work for you. Doug is truly a people person.
Those qualities that work in the classroom enable Doug to work with people on
many levels, in many arenas. Doug is a knowledgeable leader who
understands today’s challenges and has the proven ability to put his experience
to use. He is a leader on whom you can depend. I’ve had the
privilege to work with Doug and without a doubt, he is an energetic,
knowledgeable professional. I heartily recommend Doug, and hope to have
an opportunity to work with him again. HR Director - Former Colleague
When I think of Doug's work, I think about his sincere desire to
see his organization and every individual in it succeed at what they
do. He cares about people and has an innate ability to relate to those of all
walks of life. By far, he is the best leader in organizational development that
I have seen in decades. Veteran
Hospital Nurse
Manager
Doug's ability to deliver straightforward, no nonsense management training
is just what the doctor ordered given the heightened challenges and
issues facing health care managers today.
Hospital Compensation and Benefits Director
Doug has a wonderful way of taking very complex problems, sorting them out and getting consensus on the best solution. He has been instrumental in developing a young leadership team into a cohesive group that manage stressful situations on a daily basis. Clinical Director, Academic Medical Center
Organizations that expect excellence in management must
establish the system components necessary to support moving forward. Doug
Fine possesses the leadership and knowledge to find the missing component and
link them so that the entire system enables people to achieve their goal. Debbie
Practice Site Coordinator
Doug’s unique ability to deliver management and leadership
programs to an audience at all levels is his strongest attribute. From
line leaders to corporate professionals, Doug
delivers training with real time cutting edge techniques.
His charismatic personality quickly spreads throughout the area, allowing
for an excellent learning environment. He
justly has the admiration and respect from those that benefit from his consultancy services.
Manager, Academic Medical Center
Doug Fine is the absolute best. He provided me with tremendous support
and helped me develop and build my skills as a training professional. I
owe much of my success to his great leadership. With his innovative and
engaging training style he was able to help improve job performance, enhance
the quality of the work environment and foster the personal growth and
development of our hospital staff. Everyone is always satisfied with the
results because Doug does a wonderful job of providing hands-on experiential
learning that goes far beyond basic classroom training. Senior Trainer, Academic Medical Center
Doug Fine's training programs are fun and very effective. Not only does my
staff feel more motivated and positive, but managers insights and ideas improve
as well. They've returned to work ready to tackle problems rather than ignore
them and work together in teams. His leadership skills are astonishing, and he
molds very successful leaders. He is definitely a role model of a role model! Manager, Call Center,
Academic Medical Center
Doug Fine is not only a passionate and creative training professional, he
believes in the success of people impacting the change of your business and/or
your organization. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of having Doug
connect your employees to the mission and vision of your organization.
Doug knows how to bridge the gap between people and the company, and his great
communication and listening skills are an added value. Give Doug Fine a
call TODAY! Constance Y. Hammond Owner, Gifts For You And Your Home
