Testimonials: ManTech

“The impact of this class was so profound; I encourage you to provide this session to every ManTech employee. Doing so would result in a more cohesive company with a corporate culture that is focused on growth and excellent customer satisfaction.
Compared to the previous BD training classes, Hilary Fordwich’s session was beneficial for numerous reasons, including:

• Trainer’s style was more engaging and energetic
• Content was focused, tailored and memorable (ask any attendee how to apply the 5 C’s)
• Presentation was stimulating & thought-provoking – particularly regarding ManTech growth
• Participation & collaboration was evident due to trainer’s ability to create a team of formerly unconnected individuals
• Facilitation of case studies ensured each of us left with concrete action items regarding how to grow our opportunities
• Knowledge gained is applicable to all aspects of human interaction – not just BD

I will never forget the "5Cs" and the power they hold, which have, and will continue, to help me grow my opportunity and my career. Yours was the best class I have ever had the privilege to attend. I hope other ManTech employees will be able to benefit from your vast experience and knowledge, in the future.”

Kyle Hendrickson, PMP, CISSP
Project Manager
ManTech International Corporation

“Know that the tools and techniques you imparted during our session in May have been empowering for me both personally and as a professional. Last week, a number of my colleagues and I were fortunate to attend "Gaining and Retaining Clients" with Hillary Fordwich of Strelmark at the 2 North Training Center at Falls Church. Ostensibly, this was training geared at improving our BD capabilities as Managers. However the skills we gained in interpersonal communication and relationship management were applicable to everything we do as leaders in ManTech. Among the most effective portions of this 3-day training course were:

• The Five C's - Communication, Concern, Connection, Candor, Competence: Applying these five relationship truths to your business relationships
• Determining and Leveraging your Predominant Personality Profile (Practice Builder, Relationship Manager, Technical Resource)

ManTech Training and Organizational Development and MCTS Business Development should be commended for identifying a resource as gifted as Strelmark. As many in the course remarked that it was the best professional development course they had yet attended, I can certainly say it was time well spent.

Previous ManTech Supervisors' Courses focused much of the curriculum on the technical resources available to managers and how to leverage them (e.g. PeopleSoft, HR, Finance, etc.). As this course is focused on the more esoteric aspects of business leadership and personality, I believe the Strelmark training would be an invaluable supplement/substitute for the courses we're offering in July. Please let us know how we can assist your team in securing this valuable training course for the rising stars within our organizations.”

David I. Garvie
Technical Manager, Cyber Sector
ManTech | MCTSG

“Your program looks at business from a completely different perspective and it is refreshing. I remember the first time when we spoke during the interview that you mentioned that BD is a science and not an art. At that moment in time, I thought to myself, “What is she talking about…” Applying the concepts discussed during the 3 day session and now applying them to my every day life, I stand corrected. It’s the little things that go a long way with building business relationships and I wanted to thank you for the guidance.”

Ryan Kauzlick
Project Manager
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OI&A)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
ManTech Missions, Cyber & Technology Solutions