Client Testimonials

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Time & Stress Management

“Excellent quality – tailored to individual needs throughout. Great communication and possessed a clear and effective layout.” Anne Marie Flynn, Senior Research Executive, Millward Brown

“Time & Stress Management is very important to me as an architect. The workshop was great as it highlighted areas I can work on. A very effective course” Maireen Fortune, Principle Architect, Maireen Fortune Architects

“Very good advice with well presented content and very knowledgeable trainers” Brian Cronin, Trade Marketing, PJ Carrolls

Presentation Skills

“The trainer was confident and very helpful in explaining details” Vivien Stringer, Account Manager, RR Donnelley

“The workshop trainer and content were excellent” Niamh Irish, Savage Kitchen

“Very effective, friendly and professional” Keith Smart, Associate Director, Milward Brown Lansdowne

“I would honestly say 10/10 for this workshop. Doing the presentations gives you more confidence and was very effective. Overall it was a workshop that I gained a lot from it” Aine Smith, Data Enhancement , OSI

Customer Care

“Content was high quality, the facilitator was very effective and the points were put across clearly and were made relevant” Kenneth Byrne, Sales and Customer Service, Bizquip

“Excellent content, very helpful trainer. The content was interesting and the trainer kept everyone actively involved” Gillian French, Sales, Argus Car Hire

“Excellent standard, the content was very relevant to my role” Smilja Lombardic, Marketing Manager, Concorde Travel

Train the Trainer

“The Workshop was excellent” Eithne Duffy, Pharmacist Hickeys, Pharmacy

“Train the Trainer has been relevant to any role I have had in the  last 3 years and it has been one of the more interesting courses I have taken in my life.” Fabrizia Alonzo, Senior Business Planning and Operations Analyst, Yahoo

“Today’s workshop was very relevant to my role. The quality of content and overall standard was of an extremely high level. The skills and information covered will assist me greatly in my job. Louise the facilitator was very effective. The group worked in a relaxed and all inclusive learning environment over the last two days, and this is due to Louise. It has been a very enjoyable session.” TaraReddin, Centre Manager, Donegal Training & Education Centre

“The workshop was extremely relevant to my role. The quality of the workshop was of high standard – work materials, workbook and handouts etc. The part that was most benefit to me was learning new ideas for exercises for inclusion in staff training sessions. The facilitator was very effective in knowledge, delivery and preparation. I found the workshop really enjoyable, fun and I learned new things for further development.” Martin McDevitt, Operations Manager, Bundoran Waterworld

“Excellent content, relevant and detailed. excellently delivery, clear and  professional” Paul Moles, Senior Underwriter, Royal Sun Alliance

Leadership

“The workshop was very relevant for me. The trainer was very effective” Jim Somers, CEO, Eblana Photonics

“The workshop was interesting and very motivating. The trainer was insightful & an excellent communicator” Olivia Slater, Senior Product Engineer, Powervation

“The workshop was perfect timing for me and was an inspiration. The trainer was excellent “ Miriam O’ Keeffe, OPS Manager, American Chamber of Commerce

“The workshop was very good and very enjoyable, lots of class interaction. The trainer was excellent, everything was presented very clearly” William Henry, Chief Commercial Officer, infiniLED

Strategic Planning

“The course was very useful! I would recommend the course to other colleagues and decision makers in the company” Noel Walsh, Lead Engineer, Oracle

“Excellent content, varied and relevant. The trainer was knowledgeable and used real life experiences” Jim McCafferty, Business Change Manager, St Andrews Group

“The programme was excellent and has been a great help to me.  Highly interactive, massively motivational and thoroughly enjoyable” Bernard Wallace, Managing Director, Music to Go

“The content was excellent and very focused. The trainer was knowledgeable and friendly. I learnt a lot.” Paddy Flood, Director, Nood Restaurant Ltd

Sales

“very effective and very relevant to my current role” Maria Egan

“Excellent quality of content, excellent workshop facilitator“ Laura Cassidy, Laura Cassidy Design

“The course was excellent. My business is growing from strength to strength. I can only give the highest recommendation for the training facilitator. Thank you very much” Ronan Doyle, CEO, Architectural Flooring

Communication

“Very effective workshop, clear communication, facilitated discussion. The course will stand to me in every walk of life” Julie Forte,  The Magic Roundabout

“The Trainer was excellent- 10 out of 10” Trevor Prendergast, Operations Manager, Talk Talk Group

Marketing SYOB

“Excellent content, great explanations and examples give” Carmeland Gaelan Goodfellow, Solutions Ltd

“I found that the course was not just an excellent course, but was superbly executed. I thought Ronnie’s input into the course  was especially important as he had an interest in the students and in the projects they were putting together” Bernard Kennedy, Director,  Minerva Financial Control

“Excellent delivery and quality of content” Sabina Murphy, Programme Director, Explore Ireland

“The course was very informative and an absolute necessity” Pauline Doohan

“The Course was excellent. The discipline of working through a thorough Marketing plan was a fantastic and invaluable exercise.” Maurice Mcgee, Managing Director, Fresh Web Consulting

Financial Management for Non Financials

“Trainer was very approachable and gave clear, concise explanation of content” LorraineWhitty, Administrator,  Start Strong 2008

“Very good quality of content and very relevant to my role” Dr Brendan O’ Brien, CEO, Thinksmart technologies

“I found the training provided by Optimum very relevant and helpful . The course facilitators were excellent. It was a fantastic programme” Martina Gaynor, CEO, Candy Ladies Boutique

Business Planning

“Very relevant to my current role, excellent content with a great delivery” Chris Berkeley, Managing Director,  Real Time Care

Coaching and Mentoring

“The trainer was excellent, the role play benefited me most because it combined learning and fun” Declan Smith,  Head of Sales, John Player

“The trainer was an excellent tutor and kept your interest for the whole day” Louise Curran, Sales Operations Supervisor, John Player

Assertiveness

“Very good content, interesting and well delivered. The trainer was excellent, very engaging and enthusiastic” Julie Dargan, Specialised lending services, AIB Cork

“Communication is the key, the quality and the delivery was very good” Martin Nolan, Solderer, Thermo King

Negotiation Skills

“The course was excellent. The best evaluation I can give is that I would gladly recommend Optimum to my colleagues and friends”. Patrick Richards, CEO, Quality Information Systems

Misc.

“Optimum go the extra mile, they listen to their clients and are a good investment for any business who wants to invest in their people to give their company the edge on their competitors” Louise Curran, Customer Service Manager, John Player and Sons

“Excellent course facilitator, content, materials, trainers, and location were all of the highest standard. Very pleased to have done the course and will consider for any future requirements that I or my company may have”. Mark Leonard, Recruitment Manager, Contract People

“Content was very good, lots of tips and tricks to take away with you, Maria was excellent – full of knowledge and practical advice, gave a  personal touch to the workshop” Ciara Byrne, PJ Carrolls

“Extremely relevant, excellent programme”Paul Woods, PJ Carrolls

“Very relevant especially in how I manage priority tasks and time” Paul O’Toole, Vayu Limited

“Excellent” Shane Byrne, Gala

“Optimum Limited has been delivering training to Northside Partnership clients for a number of years and has always demonstrated a real understanding of what was truly needed. They consistently deliver an excellent tailored and professional service and we recommend them highly” Fiona Nolan, Programme Development Manager, Northside Partbership

June 2011 –

Optimum Limited are on the approved panel of training providers for the following Skillnets: -

  • Role Skillnet
  • Entrepreneurial Skillnet
  • National Organic Training Skillnet
  • Marine and Leisure Skillnet
  • South West Gno
  • CCMA
  • Pharma Chem
  • Clonmel Chamber
  • Design Print and Packaging
  • Galway Executive
  • R & D
  • ICOS and Mid West Skillnet
  • Carlow Kilkenny Training Skillnet