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What Our Customers Say About Us
"I have worked with many business coaches and none have been as open and thorough as Pat. He has saved me innumerable
hours by bringing him in early in my new hire process and provide a deep dive on my staff. He has also helped with great
exercises around business development and team development to improve decision making. He really knows people and
business and how to get the best out of both."
Chris Krieps, President, Compressor Controls Corporation
"In order to have a solid & real cultural change and implementation I immediately think about Patrick Banks as a proven &
successful coach. After the initial assessment, Patrick recommended the Leadership for the 21-century training as the starting
point. The leadership is now working together to achieve system performance otherwise not possible through individual efforts."
Juan Chavez, VP & General Manager Mexican Operations, ODL
"Pat is a professional capable of understanding the philosophy and management style of companies with an astonishing speed. Once the image is captured, he’ll adapt it to the actual environment and cause the leadership teams to move in the right direction. His respect for other professional, his audacity in making you understand what is right, and his ability to steer you without perceiving the rudder makes Pat like a breeze with people, but like a hurricane with bad leadership habits. The size of the organization or its market standing doesn’t matter - the skills that Pat brings are useful, not only in the most demanding professional environment, but applicable in the private lives of everyone as well."
Jesus Nieto Satoca, Director HR for Spain, Merchant Gases (Carburos Metálicos)
"Pat Banks is brilliant. His ability to assess organizational situations and get to the root of any difficult issue is amazing. His intuition, coupled with sound methods allow him to deal with cultural issues, governance issues and issues of structure and work process in a way that is second to none. When I need a consultant I call Pat."
James D. Showkeir, Founding Partner, Henning-Showkeir & associates, Inc.
"Banks International’s services have helped us improve our business by reducing our losses and minimizing the consequences of weak interpersonal skills. In the Appliqué Room, we’ve reduced our costs some 60%, increased productivity some 35%, and improved our cycle time by 40%. Thanks for your excellent work. Your training & problem solving really made a difference."
Bob D., Director of Operations, Delphi Automotive Systems
"Patrick and his leadership training process were able to quickly dive into our organization by connecting on all levels. His approach was very engaging and delivered actions that could be utilized immediately within a very large and complex management team or manufacturing process. His approach was very results oriented frequently challenging the leadership."
Thomas King, VP Supplier Development & Program Management, Hilite International
"Pat’s perseverance with the leadership team as a whole and each of us individually was fantastic, as he helped us go from managing the business to leading it. Moreover, the skills I obtained directly from Pat have helped me manage through two more turn-around operations successfully."
Michael Foley, V.P. Operations, Innovative Composite Engineering
"Patrick helped us at Molex & Celestica addressing the cultural changes needed to have a successful organization. Without his help, it is doubtful that we would ever have identified the root causes and solutions."
Juan Carlos Palacio, Director HR for the Americas, Celestica Inc.
"Patrick performed an outstanding training in terms of coaching and personnel management. I am continuously applying that knowledge."
Javier Guarnido, Site Manager, Visteon-Barcelona
"For me, the personal coaching that I received from Pat helped me to better understand my management strengths, overdone strengths and weaknesses, and for the first time in my career, to learn specific ways to improve my interpersonal skills and become a more effective leader and coach."
David K. Christein, Vice President of Operations, Molex Incorporated
"Patrick led our Senior Management team through his 21 Century Leadership program (A tool I continue to use). Patrick brings to the table extensive experience in leadership management and shares this knowledge in concise terms in order to bring clarity to a lesson that will lead a team to solutions. I respect the service he provides and the integrity he demonstrates."
Kregg Salvino, Director, Environmental Management & Compliance, American Water
"Patrick is and excellent trainer on leadership courses for managers, I received the training "21st Century Leadership" and can say that we are having great results in our organization. I can recommend Patrick to any company that wants to have a real culture change."
Alejandro García, QC Manager, VDO
"Pat did an outstanding job working with our team at the Visteon Sterling Plant (Plant was Visteon then, now is Ford). I was most impressed with his ability to get people who do not always see things the same way or by the nature of their positions have conflicting interests to work together toward a common goal…a significant key to Patrick's program working (which is another great trait) is that the core team does the work so that it is sustainable when Patrick leaves."
Mark Granderson, Plant Manager Highland Park, Visteon
"Patrick's unique management and coaching style makes all interactions eye-opening and worthy of reflection. While acclimating to an international environment, I found him to be an objective sounding board able to provide assistance and direction in troubleshooting the most complicated of challenges with ease and finesse. Pat's vast experience and ability to develop a wide array of management, from junior level to senior executive, allows him to leave a positive lasting impression on all he comes in contact with. I would highly recommend his expertise in any setting!"
Scott Tulp, Loss Prevention and Security Operations Manager, Motorola
"Pat brings a creative energy to the job that is unmatched. I worked as a client of Pat's when he successfully led a change management initiative at my manufacturing site. His efforts were a critical enabler in delivering a Modern Operating Agreement at one of Ford/Visteon's toughest locations."
Patrick McCulluogh, CFO & Senior VP, Control Components, Inc.
"When we decided to initiate a culture change…, we recognized, ‘change must start with us, at the top leadership level.’ Your 21st Century Leadership program was the perfect foundation for our journey... Now we are 16 leaders believing & supporting our Vision."
Juan Jose Chavez, VP Manufacturing, Western Reflections
"…the work that you did for us at Ford - it was some of the best training that we had."
Tim Pettry, Lean Coach, Powertrain Operations, Ford
"Though it's been several years since we worked together, I recall many lessons you taught our operating committee at Sterling. I believe you had a real sense for putting things in perspective for us and, through a bit of comic relief and sound judgment, helped us to grow as a team."
Haney Makled, Manufacturing Manager, Visteon
"Pat, Had to stay late last night with Labor Relations regarding some people/person problem. After twenty minutes of discussion, The EMPTY WAGON analogy fit soooooo well - it gently defused the emergency, re-positioned the requirement for knee jerk reaction, and allowed all parties to have a broader understanding of the human side of people in the workplace. Thanks, What do I owe you ????"
Lou Chapman, Quality Network Representative, General Motors Corporation
"Your help has been invaluable to our growth so far. Congratulations on your 1900% ROI for Motorola’s project!"
K. R. Durham, CEO, Thacker Manufacturing, Inc.
"Banks International personally assisted me in moving from management to leadership through the 21st Century Leadership training process and provided the tools to clearly understand the key behaviors that drive the business world today."
Mike Foley, Director of Operations, AxleTech International
"The launch of Ford’s scroll compressor in Portugal had everything against it as we were using a new process with new people at a new plant making a new product with a new procurement base. The on-site workshops resulted in one of the most successful new product launches ever in the Ford Climate Control Division."
Steve C., Platform Manager, Visteon
"Pat, having worked with you was most gratifying and constructive in creating a culture that balances tolerance and demands… THANKS A TON!"
Manuel G., Manufacturing Manager, Visteon Mexico
"The Ford Cleveland Manufacturing Site has had a partnership with Banks International since the late 1980's. The products and services have ranged from improving supervision skills to Cultural Change to business metrics improvement techniques needed to compete in the Global Automotive industry. The training materials, format, curriculum and delivery are exceptional! We look forward to continuing this partnership."
Wayne Calanni, OD Leader, Ford Motor Company
"The Banks International 21st Century Leadership training for my new division management team helped us to more quickly become an effective leadership team and the personal coaching that I received from Pat has resulted in my becoming a better leader and coach."
David Christein, Vice President, Molex, Inc.
"Of all the seminars we have held and lecturers we’ve asked to present none have been more valuable to the Pepsi system than your Simplex system…you have given us the tools to succeed and we are deeply indebted."
John F. Gabriel., President, Pepsi Cola Bottlers
"Banks International…models and methods enable the development of an environment based on dialogue, trust, and collaborative coexistence. These elements, seldom recognized or measured in organizations, are the ones that create the basic relationships on which the optimum performance of a sound and intelligent organization is based. Thanks, Pat"
Ulises Montiel, Human Resources, Volkswagen of Mexico
"Pat, the SMP [Skills Management Process] process you brought us and the Simplex sessions you facilitated helped us ramp up our engineers’ skills to where we led the company in new products and patents. Your dedication was inspiring…"
Russ Catania, Vice President, TRW
"Banks International’s services have definitely been of tremendous help in our business. The improved business parameters in our organization… were key for the progress of our managers and employees. Thanks for the learning shared."
Ernesto Huerta, National Director, Labor Relations, Ford of Mexico
"Your Executive Coaching has helped me, not just professionally, but personally also. I appreciate your insights and your firm, but considerate approach to my weaknesses. I am learning a lot, putting it to use, and getting feedback from my people that I am changing – for the good! I look forward to more coaching next year to continue to develop my leadership skills."
Mike M., Chairman, UAW Local in Michigan
"Banks International worked closely with our team to teach and help deploy the disciplines of 21st Century Leadership to bring about a culture change… The skills taught and the insights gained are paying off not only through gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, but in the ownership of all employees in the business."
Jerry V., Associate Director, Visteon
"Banks International bases its services in the creation of a culture that fosters organizational learning centered on people’s knowledge, skills and their vision."
Jaime Sanchez, Human Resources, Volkswagen of Mexico
"Simplex is a stimulating, action-filled, and powerful training that greatly enhances one’s ability to lead problem identification and resolution activities. I highly recommend it."
Phil Sheehan, Engineering Manager, Goodrich Corporation
"I want to thank you for all the support during these last few months that you introduced us to these leadership skills that undoubtedly have been instrumentally key in my department’s performance (and I’m sure of the others also) and that has strengthened our work as a team and facilitated improving motivation, in spite of the very difficult situation we have been experiencing."
Valentín Estrada, Supervisor, Purchasing, Motorola of Mexico
"The Simplex process is the best fundamental program for defining and solving problems I have ever used... A language for CEO and sales teams alike… The most important tool in the tool kit…"
Rick R., Sr. VP and GM, American Express
"In my many years in business, I’ve had my share of training related to ‘types’. I’ve never seen anything as practical, real, and useful as the SDI. For the first time, I understand why some people do the things they do and it has helped me tremendously in improving relationships with my people. But the test has been in the business results we’re now getting."
Luis Davila, VP Mexico Operations, Molex, Inc.
"A highly effective process, Simplex is a unique tool senior management can use to tap into a massive organizational resource. Learning to leverage the creative thinking skills of each individual, regardless of their level, creates the sustainable competitive advantage that every corporation is striving for."
Jim O’Neal, President and CEO, Frito-Lay International
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