"Even though much of my expertise is focused in the areas of talent management and succession planning, I was surprised by how many new things I learned in Doris' workshop - she is truly a subject matter expert who genuinely enjoys sharing her knowledge!"

Barbara Wilhelm

"Doris has real expertise on the topic of succession planning. Her strategies are effective because they are based on real-world challenges. I recommend Doris for anyone seeking to acquire a working knowledge of how to establish and facilitate an SP process in their organization"

2011 Boston Workshop Participant

 "Doris delivers trainings with a personal touch, and shares useful and practical advice from her extensive experience. She takes efforts to remember the names and details about all the participants. She also facilitates with ease an open atmosphere for discussion, and brings interactivity into the classroom like no other."

Ng Xinyao hired Doris as a Corporate trainer in 2008 in Singapore, and has hired Doris more than once.

Ng Xinyao  

"The Succession Builders Workshop provides an excellent format for learning the "nuts and bolts" of building a talent management program. Doris Sims' in-depth knowledge of succession planning and talent management is evident as she expertly leads participants through the course content."

Deborah L. Barnett, SPHR

"Excellent workshop that explains Talent Management in a clear and concise way.  Doris provides valuable insight on how this is applied in the real world along with her best practice recommendations."

June 2009 Workshop Participant

"Doris and the team at Succession Builders truly knocks through the cloudiness that is Talent Management. Succession Builders provides HR the tools to bring an exciting and robust Talent Management process to non-HR professionals by way of meaningful correlations and examples. You will be ready to drive your process with turn-key materials and excellent reference materials. Doris and her team are always a phone call away if you need guidance! "

June 2009 Workshop Participant

"I work with succession planning and leadership development and found Doris' Talent Review process key in the identification of high performing/high potential employees. Doris' workshop gave me all the tools and hands on experience I needed to plan and conduct effective talent reviews and then follow up on the data gathered. Thank you Doris!"

Donna Kuykendall

Manager, Talent Growth and Development

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

"I truly enjoyed Doris Sims' training program on Talent Management.  Though I've been facilitating talent management discussions for 4+ years, I found this program extremely informative. It provided me with additional tools and ideas to enhance my current process.  It also helped me confirm that the processes and tools I am currently using are on target. Thanks, Doris!"

Marie Thompson

Senior Learning Consultant

Boston Financial

" Great program!

Ms. Sims really understands succession planning."

Rorry Phillips, SPHR

Practice Leader -- Human Capital Services

HumCap

"Doris is a passionate speaker and brings excitement to the program with an energy that leaves you believing you can be successful with implementing Talent Management if you plan, practice and report on the program."

June 2010 Workshop Participant

"The workshop was the perfect opportunity to confirm that we are heading the right direction with our current talent review meeting process, while providing tools to help us improve the process in the future. Doris is extremely knowledgeable about the topic and has great facilitation skills that contribute to a robust and meaningful workshop."

Jennifer Long, Mary Kay Inc.

"Doris packs everything she can into this 2 day workshop. Hold on and get ready for the ride."

January 2011 Workshop Participant

"Doris is a great facilitator and has deep knowledge of Talent Management practices in a variety of industries. I recommend her highly."

Arlene Piskor, Erie Insurance Group, Erie, PA.

"This workshop was great....for me, the timing was just perfect. The information shared in the workshop will be extremely valuable in making our succession management process a success. Great job in making the workshop interactive and very informative...Thanks Doris!"

January 2011 Workshop Participant