What are people saying about Cheri Baker?

"Orion hired Cheri to facilitate our strategic planning process including a management retreat with our Board of Directors. Cheri was a great match. She was knowledgeable about strategic planning and her process was clear and succinct. She was flexible in meeting our needs and worked to understand our culture. She interviewed each management team member to assess what has worked well / not worked well in the past and incorporated the feedback when designing our process. Cheri communicated with each management staff member throughout the process effectively. She presented extremely well to our Board of Directors. Overall, she assisted us in having the best managed retreat and planning process during my eight years with Orion. Cheri made the process fun including some "get to know you" activities which were not too "touchy feely" and also utilized small group brainstorming activities which maximized each person's contributions. I highly recommend Cheri!"
Kathy P.  Director, Orion

“During our first two sessions of team development I was on vacation. When I returned, it was night and day! Staff members really did work on trying to make their work environment a better place for everyone.”
Louela B., Clinic Director, Pacific Medical Centers

"Cheri provided a safe, stimulating and focused approach that challenged our team in new and innovative ways. She kept us on task, on time, and on target. Her facilitation skills are outstanding. With her help we become a better and more effective team."
Michael C., Assistant Director, Washington Correctional Industries

"Cheri is bright, energetic, engaging, and makes the material come alive in ways employees can apply directly.
Pam G. Clinic Director, Pacific Medical Centers

“Cheri was able to help Wing-It Productions create a plan for a future that we could not have seen without her assistance. Her dedication, drive, and ability to work with the chaos (as that was our only way we knew of working before we met her...) was exceptional. I could not imagine anyone else having the patience and ability to lead us to the final results like Cheri has. Even after the process is complete, she is still involved and making sure that our company succeeds in our goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Cheri to anyone for her services. She has been a lifesaver for Wing-It Productions.”
Andrew M. Creative Director/Founder, Wing It Productions

"Cheri's subject matter knowledge really comes through in the sessions. She designs the sessions to meet the group's needs so the time spent is worthwhile and appropriate to all attendees."
Barbara H. Clinic Director, Everett Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Associates

“Cheri Baker provided clear, skillful, and effective facilitation. This meeting brought together those with diverse interests, experience and cultural and ethnic backgrounds and she artfully moved us through some difficult questions through common ground. We are grateful for Cheri’s excellent services”.
Elise M., Executive Director, Institute for Children’s Environmental Health

"Cheri taught our team that respect, communication, and positive resolutions are essential for a team to work together effectively. We can all learn by her non-judgmental attitude and professional approach. She kept control of the class time yet allowed us to have fun along with learning."
Kay O., Surgery Coder, Everett Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Associates

“Cheri, We just received the 2007 Employee Survey, and we thought you would be interested in the results. As you can see we have dramatically improved in many areas! I know there is a direct correlation between these scores and the work you did on the Employee Development Workshops. It is great to see some traction on the issues our employees voiced the most concern over in the 2005 survey. Now it’s onward and upward from here! Thank you for all your help.”
Scott C., Chief Financial Officer, Pacific Medical Centers

“Cheri is intelligent, creative, and professional. She has an incredible ability to see a situation from many points of view. Her efforts and achievements are inspiring. But what makes Cheri most fun to work with is her great sense of humor.”
Katya A., President, Olympic Search

“When working with Cheri I learned that she is reliable, professional, smart & fun. Her advice is well-reasoned and sound, and I have sought her consulting input outside of our former co-working relationship. I am pleased to know her and suggest you give her a call if you need HR consulting.”
Michelle L., Account Manager, Portent Interactive

“Cheri Baker is energetic, organized and personable. She was a highly effective HR manager. I've been particularly impressed by her excellent mediation and communication skills. She is able to listen, assess situations and empower individuals and groups with acceptable solutions.”
Al A., RN Manager/Entrepreneur, Pacific Medical Centers

“I had the pleasure of working with Cheri Baker in several courses while she studied for her M.A. in Organizational Psychology. As a faculty member I was impressed with Cheri's direct communication style, strong interpersonal skills, ability to grasp concepts quickly and ability to translate concepts into action."
Shana H., Core Faculty, MA in Organizational Psychology, Antioch University Seattle

“Cheri was a pleasure to work with.. She provided a sounding board regarding human resource issues, but also provided insight far beyond what was expected. Cheri was always positive about outcomes and worked actively to ensure that those positive expectations were met. I would strongly recommend Cheri to any organization seeking a fresh perspective and a positive "will do" attitude.”
Don L., President, Strategic Intersect Inc.