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Partial Client List & Testimonials
 

Purchasers of our programs, services and products:
 

Acorn Corrugated Box Company
Advocate Health Care
Allied-Signal Inc.
Amdahl Corporation
Amerail
American Bar Association
American Hospital Association
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Library Association
American Medical Association
Ameritech
Amoco (BP)
Arbor Office Suites
ARCO
ASTRA Merck
AT&T
Avon Products
Bank One (TX)
Beech Aircraft Corporation
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association
Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
Borg-Warner Corporation
Brunswick Corporation
C-Span
California State Library
California State University Fullerton
Cargill
Carlisle Education Center
CebaGeneve Pharmaceuticals
Ceco Corporation
Chicago Federal Executive Board
Chicago Metropolitan Healthcare Council
Children's Memorial Hospital (IL)
Citibank
City of Arlington (TX)
Collge of DuPage
Colorado Department of Education
Columbus Department of Public Safety (OH)
Commission on Status of Women (NB)
Conrail
Continental Bank (IL)
Corn Products
Cornelius & Associates
DeKalb Medical Center (GA)
Department of Youth Rehabilitation (AZ)
Derson Group Ltd
Diversey Corporation
Dow Chemical Company
Dukane Corporation
Duracell
Eli Lilly & Company
Elizabeth General Medical Center (NJ)
Eltron Electric Company
Encyclopaedia Brittanica
Envelope Manufacturers Assn. of America
Equifax, Inc.
Ethicon
Evangelical Health Systems
Exxon
Family Practice Medical Center
Fannie Mae
Financial Women International
First Eastern Bank (PA)
First National Bank (KY)
Fisher Controls International (Emerson Electric)
Flowers Industries
FMC Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Fox Retail Group (Ben Franklin Stores)
Glynn County Board of Health (GA)
General Electric
General Motors
Gilbane Construction Company
Graybar Electric
Great Western Bank (CA)
Hach Company
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Helene Curtis
Henry Ford Museum
Hewlett-Packard
Hofstra University
Home Federal Savings of Elgin (IL)
Human Resources Management Assn. of Chicago
IBM
IDS Financial Services (American Express)
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Illinois State Lottery
Illinois Student Assistance Committee
Impact Consulting Services
Indiana CPA Society
Information Data Management, Inc.
Inland Steel
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
International Management Consultants (IMC)
Iowa State University
J. C. Penney Company
J. W. Thompson
Jersey Shore Medical Center
JMB Realty Corporation
Johns Hopkins University
Johnson & Johnson
Kellogg Company
KBA Marketing
Kraft General Foods
Life Services Network of Illinois
Loma Linda University
Lucent Technologies
LTV Steel Company
Marion Merrell Dow, Inc.
Maryland Hospital Association
Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS)
McDonnell Douglas
MCI
McKinley Hall, Alcohol & Drug Treatment (OH))
Medical College of Ohio
Metropolitan Community Colleges (MO)
Midwest Library Service
Midwest Society of Professional Consultants (MSPC)
Monmouth College
Motorola, Inc.
National City Bank
National Futures Association
National General Insurance Company
Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)
New Haven Consulting Group
New Mexico State University
New York State Department of Transportation
North Carolina State University
Northeast Utilities
Northern Illinois Gas
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Norwest Mortgage
Novus
Old Kent Financial Corporation (MI)
Olympic Mental Health (WA)
Orland State Bank (IL)
Packaging Corporation of America (Tenneco)
Parsons Child & Family Center (NY)
Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers
Pitney Bowes
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Plumbing & Industrial Supply Company
Prime Group
Prudential Relocation
Psychological Center, Mass. Department of Health
Quaker Oats
R. R. Donnelley
Rai University (India)
Regional Organ Bank of Illinois
Ridgeview Mental Health Foundation (GA)
Rockwell Switching Systems
Royal Bank of Canada
Rural Insurance Companies
Santa Clara County Health Department (CA)
SIETAR Global Congress (Spain)
SmithKline Beecham
Sonoma State University
St. Paul Insurance Company
St. Peter's Medical Center (NJ)
State Farm Insurance Company
StorageTek
South Shore Bank
Sunkyong America
T. J. Maxx
Terrell State Hospital (TX)
Towers Perrin
Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation
Union Electric Company
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Probation Office
University of California
University of Cincinnati
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Montana
University of New Hampshire
University of Oklahoma
University of Wisconsin
USG Corporation
Villa Park Trust & Savings Bank (IL)
Walt Disney Swan Hotel
Water Quality Association
Wausau Insurance Companies
Wordsmart, Inc.
Youth Development Clinic (NJ)

Client Testimonials

From recent 8-month project:

“Thank you for stepping in so fully and taking the program to another level.  A lot of folks are very aware of  how high you have raised the bar for future programs.”  Patrick McWard

 “Clearly the (participants) had great respect and appreciation for your hard work and approach.”  Jerry Black 

“Judith…I love your organization.  (After the first session) each (participant) I heard from was delighted and floating out there that night−some even the next day.  (At year end) You have done an exceptional job with this group and with your position as Director.  Thank you on behalf of the Board and the membership for doing such an excellent job.”  Sue Black 

“You have done a wonderful job this year.  I have heard raves all year.  Congratulations!!  You worked so hard to make it work and I appreciate the time and dedication it took.”  Char Wenc 

“This is a wonderful program.  Can you imagine what we could have done in the early days had we had such information and talent every month!  You are a gift to those people.”  Kevin O’Connor 

“Judith, your professionalism and personal touch always shines through in all you do.  You are indeed a real asset to our (people)."  Christine Corelli

 “Your efforts this year were so evident in the enthusiasm & eagerness of the (participants).  Thank you for all the energy and tireless input into the  program.  Thank you for all you do!”  Cheryl Kuba

“(The program) was well-organized & prepared, materials in binders are outstanding, also appreciated the careful attention to time management.  Thank you!”  Terry Kozlowski

 “Judith is doing an excellent job….I love how she takes our input and implements the ideas almost immediately.”  Michael McRoyal 

“I want to thank you for the wonderful job you performed.  I have learned on enormous amount from the sessions.”  Karen Swedberg 

“Judith, I admire how on top of things you are.  Can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy (the program).  It is first class all the way!”  Wendi Thourson

 “Thank you for all the effort, care and time you were willing to give us.  It is clear you are a very detailed and organized person, gifts I truly appreciate!  We are all better people for your presence in our lives over these last several months.  You have a wonderful way of being light for others.”  Maureen O’Brien

 “Thanks so much for all you’ve done to make the experience extremely valuable.”  Maurice Arthur

 “Judith is an organized and skillful facilitator with exemplary professionalism.  At each session she contributed a personal perspective that added to the program.  Judith is a kind, thoughtful and encouraging leader.”   Barbara Rozgonyi

 “Thank you, Judith, for the very hard work you have done.  I personally have grown a lot thanks to your work.  I greatly appreciate it.”  Dan Storrer 

“All in all, I thought (the program) was a wonderful experience, and I thought Judith did an outstanding job.”  Harry Dubnick 

“I think Judith does a great job!!  Very dependable and keeps sessions on time…very important!  Before the first class I was hoping I would at least blink once before my two-hour drive home…then I couldn’t wait for the next class.  I’ve enjoyed the entire time coming to class and feel as though I’ve learned so much.  Makes learning addictive.”  Mark Blakemore  

“The (program) was exceptionally professional and very worthwhile.”  John Walsh

 “Thank you for all your hard work and dedication toward making (the program) a success this year!”  Glory Borgeson 

“Thank you for all the work you put into making (the program) so successful.  It was both enjoyable and a great learning experience.  Many, many thanks.”  Hazel Wagner 

“Thank you for everything you have done.  It was a great program which is a huge tribute to you.!!!”  Mary Holevas 

“Judith, thank you for all the hard work you clearly put into making this program excellent.”  Tracey Clifford 

“I commend you on doing such a wonderful job!  I have appreciated all the hard work that you’ve put into planning each session and for keeping all of us well-informed.”  Terre Holmes 

“We are sure it gets very lonely out there and we just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the incredible amount of work and time you have devoted to this program.  It has been amazing watching you navigate the many avenues, bringing in the guest speakers, coordinating the paperwork, coordinating the class, etc.  Every month you come in very cheerful and engaging and it is appreciated.  We know how difficult that job is and just wanted you to know.”  Brigid A. Duffield

"We all learned from your extensive background."

                C. Sturz, Asst. Prof & Coordinator Library & Information Technology
                College of DuPage

"What a visionary you have been!"

                Robert Banzuly
                Attorney-at-Law

"In this global world of communication, speaking and writing are much-needed skills.  You are ahead of the curve." 

                Amy Lee Segami
                VP Marketing, Basic Intl & Acclaimed Suminagashi Artist
               
"Your Valuing Diversity:  Communicating Across Cultures session was a big success!"

Gayle Goodman, Vice President
Park National Bank of Chicago

"I've been to many, many diversity sessions, but this was the best one I've seen. The others only skimmed the surface.  This one took it a step further to define the differences.  For example, I learned new insights about a fellow worker I've known for 19 years.  It also got people to open up.  I recommend a follow-up session with this group as the next step."

Helen Vasquez, Chief of Training
Internal Revenue Service

"One of the most informative and timely seminars I've attended!  Keep us on your list for future updates."
                    G. Woods, Avon

"The content in your seminar was twice that of others I've attended."

                    K. Tutungi, Monsanto

"Learned real cultural differences.  Handouts most beneficial." 

                G. Fernandez-Tearte, PEPSI

This program will enable me to better understand and assist my staff.  I will be able to communicate my needs to them and get more production, while also creating a better work environment for them."

Michael Riccardi, In-Charge Auditor
National Futures Association

"I now realize that if people are given the 'right' treatment, both parties can get along better and work performance/relationships improve  The mixture of discussion, handouts and videos was very good.  It gave different perspectives on the points."

Dave Mack, Supervisor
Information Data Management

"This program served as a wake-up call to learn specific differences of other cultures in order to be effective in conducting international business."

Caren Hughes, Manufacturing Superintendent
Philip Morris USA

"Thank you very much for your presentation to our Production Management and Control Symposium.  Your emphasis on cultural diversity made our members more aware of the nature of some of these challenges.  Your presentation was an excellent introduction for the morning, since the speakers who followed you continually referred to your comments."

 Susan L. Kalish, Member Services Director
 Envelope Mfrs. Association of America 

"This was an extremely useful series.  The class materials and workbook handouts will help me to do a much better job of interviewing and give me more confidence.  Thanks very much."

 Bridget Bradley, Program Officer
 American Library Association.

"Judith Starkey was knowledgeable and congenial..a real professional."

D. Glass
Ameritech

"Your presentation certainly attracted a large audience with many positive comments!  It was practical and thought provoking as well as inspirational."

Patricia L. Siderius, Vice President
The Derson Group, LTD

"Your explanation of cultural diversity opened our eyes to its complexity and prominence in the local and world business community."

 Laddie F. Hutar, Program Chair
 IMC

"This program was probably much more meaningful to most of us than we might ever have thought."

  Dennis Kirchgesner, Sales Representative
  Illinois State Lottery


Quote   of   Note

"With malice toward none; with charity for all...let us strive on to finish the work we are in...to do all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations."

Abraham Lincoln


Contact Us:
Judith A. Starkey, President
The Starkey Group, Inc.
3180 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 17G
Chicago, Illinois 60657-4867 USA
Phone:  773 348 0421
Fax:  773 348 3683
E-Mail:  jas@StarkeyGrp.com or StarkeyGrp@aol.com
Website:  www.StarkeyGrp.com
MultiCultural Strategies

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