Steaming Kettle is a remarkable company. When Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI) embarked on its endeavor to create a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) we had no idea what technology platform support we would need. Steaming Kettle helped us hone our financial product and educational service processes, identify our technological requirements, and analyze which software vendors would best meet our needs. What could have been an overwhelming challenge turned into a delightful and streamlined experience. Working with Chris Dennis was a real pleasure. His amazing ability to synthesize information, organize a productive plan of action, and respond to inane questions from technical laypersons with clarity and a wonderful sense of humor. Chris is the consummate professional, and IHI could not have found a better partner in Steaming Kettle to move its CDFI initiative forward. --Sarah Chenven, CDFI Program Manager, Innovative Housing, Inc. |
Testimonials
Thank you, Chris! The work sheets, individual project plans and small group activities were [all] strong points of [this] training.
--Anonymous, Oregon Health & Science University
Insightful and practical. Gave guidelines and questions, not pat answers. Gave plenty of examples to illustrate ideas/concepts.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
The instructor was very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Also, the real-life examples were very helpful. This was a great class and I'm glad I had the opportunity to attend. It will help me with future projects.
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
Loved this and learned a lot! The trainer was exceptional. He was able to draw in the audience and totally informed on the topic.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
The instructor demystified and humanized the core concepts of project management rendered dry and inaccessible by PMI. Very practical, very engaging presentation of highly useful and usable methodologies. Thank you for providing [a class] applicable to both seasoned and novice project managers.
--Anonymous, Oregon Health & Science University
Delivered with energy and enough explanations to engage the class and keep interest. Chris answered all questions with enthusiasm and informative responses. The pace was a strong point of the course.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
I really liked the slide deck. Also, I liked hearing your personal stories relating to the topics of discussions. I also was happy to use a project that I am currently working on as a focus. I would like to attend more of your classes.
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
[This class] helped me […] organize my thoughts and ideas for discussions with my sponsor. The role play was helpful.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
Thanks! The concepts were very applicable. [The] personal experience of the instructor [and his] dynamic, effective presentation style [where strong points.] I really enjoyed the class!
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
You are great speaker and make project management very intriguing. Thanks for all your advice.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
Loved the worksheets! [I] will use the status updates for all my projects.
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
The engagement in the class was outstanding. The instructor's responsiveness to questions [was a strong point.]
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
Insightful and practical. Gave guidelines and questions, not pat answers. Gave plenty of examples to illustrate ideas/concepts.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
You are knowledgeable, energetic, and interesting. You are kind and patient to questions.
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
[I enjoyed] how in-depth the course got and how much more than just basics were covered.
--Anonymous, Oregon Health & Science University
Captivating and knowledgeable instruction.
--Anonymous, Samaritan Health Services
Good presentation skills, very energetic and knowledgeable, kept the class interesting all day. [The] break schedule was also good.
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
Good overview of project management, very good facilitator, [who] kept a good pace and was engaging.
--Anonymous, Oregon Health & Science University
Chris is an excellent instructor
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
Very good information; the presenter was very knowledgeable and easy to learn from, open to group input and [readily] offered [helpful] suggestions
--Anonymous, Tuality Healthcare
I just wanted to say thank you for an excellent day. The class was excellent, timely and very prudent!
Jeff Chenoweth, NW Natural
I found this very helpful in my job. Threre was so much information this almost could have been a two-day class.
Anon, Portland State University
I absolutely loved the slide layouts, backgrounds, & photos. No other presentation I've seen kept people as involved.
Anon, Portland State University
[I] loved the techniques for gathering requirements and how to approach silence and lost momentum.
Anon, Portland State University
[The facilitator practical did a] great job of keeping the subject interesting and delivering a clear theme.
Anon, Portland State University
[In the tradeoffs section] I really liked the ranking models.
Anon, Portland State University
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