Some Client Feedback
A sampling of responses to Peter's content and style of presentations
and seminars
Peter de Jager is a provocative Speaker, Writer and Consultant. His primary focus in on how we manage change, technology and the future.
In addition to speaking at conferences worldwide, he also writes monthly columns for CIO Magazine and Computerworld Canada.
His goal is always to question what we think is so, and in so doing perhaps open up new opportunities.
If you'd like permission to reprint any of Peter's articles, please contact him directly.
You can contact him at
pdejager@technobility.com
We have all done "change management" seminars in our business careers and they are often treated as "here we go again", or "out with the old, in with the past" approach which can be very mundane. However I can honestly say that Peter offered a breath of fresh air and different angle which was delightful to see. The importance of 2 way communications, rewarding the effort for trying to change, necessity for support structure and consensus, are important factors. Finally, humour and having fun were important aspects of his delivery. Our Chapter members were very impressed with his style and approach, and I would not hesitate to recommend Peter as a great speaker for anyone involved in change management and indeed, his many other attributes. He's a great ole chap indeed. We hope to see Peter again soon to take advantage of his talent.
Colin Janes – President
PMI NL Chapter - 2005
"Peter de Jager's lunchtime keynote presentation at our Professional Development Day was the highlight of the event. Peter's delightful sense of humor and approach to change management had the audience captivated for a full hour as he related every day personal experiences we all have to the management of change in the workplace. His common sense approach and ability to make it simple provided the audience with actionable knowledge in a brief, but very effective presentation. I look forward to having Peter back to present to the Southwest Ohio PMI Chapter."
Pam Nintrup, PMP, President,
Southwest Ohio Chapter, PMI. - 2005
Peter De Jager, Project Manager, Author and Change Management guru spoke at our chapter meeting about the importance of Change Management as a practice for Project Managers. He had the uninterrupted attention of the audience for over an hour with a tremendous response after the meeting - lots of questions and discussion. Peter demonstrated the key points in the process of managing change and dealing with resistance. The seminar was run in an innovative way; exchanging the conventional presentation for a highly interactive learning experience. I personally found it an incredible and memorable experience.
Gordon Bartlett, PMP – President
Sydney Chapter, NSW Australia, PMI - 2005
"Our chapter was very fortunate to have Peter de Jager speak for a luncheon meeting. Peter is well known and a great friend to the PMI chapters. Our members found the presentation about change management very informative and thought provoking. Peter pointed out our contradictions between our stated beliefs and our demonstrated behaviours. Everyone left the meeting with new ideas to put to work immediately. At this meeting, we had one of our highest attendance which I believe was because of Peter's reputation as a knowledgeable speaker. We look forward to having Peter back to one of our events."
JoAnne Neely – President
PMI Regina South Saskatchewan Chapter
Peter de Jager's presentation on the process of Change Management at our Chapter meeting was enlightening, entertaining and thought provoking. Peter takes the audience on a fascinating tour of managing change in the workplace. His hilarious account of every day personal experiences made us all reflect on our own past experiences, both good and bad. Peter left us all with an understanding of why we resist change and how we can more effectively implement and communicate change to minimize uncertainty. I look forward to having Peter back for another presentation to the Mid-Missouri PMI Chapter.
Ron Parker, - PMP, President
Mid-Missouri Chapter, PMI. - 2005
In just one workshop, Peter de Jager taught our members more about Change Management than a whole library of books. Peter's side-splitting humour captured our own misconceptions, while his thought provoking exercises demonstrated how to Manage Change, and Implement Change Management; two very different disciplines. Thanks to you Peter, our members view on Change Management has changed...for the better.
Robert Shields - VP Professional Development
Southwest Ohio Chapter, PMI. - 2005
More references and contact information are available upon request. pdejager@technobility.com