Leadership Value:
"Jon Burgess and Kwan have developed a very successful business model and management tool based on 3 major ingredients: 1. A high energy and extremely passionate personality wanting to "make a difference" and "continually improve".2 Learn from and leverage the major tipping points in our lives (both personal and business). 3 Understanding and leveraging the power networks and intellectual capital"
Trevor O'Hoy | Former CEO & President Fosters Group & Director Australian Cricket Board
In a world dominated by short-termism, and transaction based relationships, Kwan's business and its philosophy are a breath of fresh air. This reflects Jon Burgess's belief that respect for all individuals and consideration of their needs is fundamental to sustainability. In short, "everyone matters"!
Charles Macek | Non-Executive Director | Wesfarmers & MMC
Jon Burgess recognised long ago that whilst corporations may do business with each other, individuals within those corporations are responsible for the creation and development of the relationships that facilitate the transaction. Kwan helps to support our recognition of the tangible value that we all place on things like sincerity, professional respect and consistent delivery of promises made. Regular interaction with people of like minds - your network, supports and enhances corporate profile, particularly during these challenging economic times." David Bidmead | Managing Director (West Zone Leader) Marsh Risk & Insurance Services San Francisco, US
"When people truly connect with others they grow and prosper. Jon Burgess helped me understand the benefits and today I think about relationships differently" Rick Woods | GM Amcor & Young Presidents Organisation
Talent Value:
Jon is a leading mind an exceptional pioneer in the value of creating authentic business connections. I would highly recommend Jon to any individual or organisation that wishes to leverage the power of their most valuable resource!" Monash University | MBA
Thought provoking and stimulating. Thought provoking because while the basic idea of being connected is not new, the concepts presented have started to make me think more deeply about my role in Mercer and how I can be more effective. The most important part of the program for me is the opportunity to reflect on the Connect concepts and how they create value. Mercer | MMC
I enjoyed the course and found it to be very interesting and thought provoking. It gave me new perspective on framing networks and the values we should try to give and derive from them and the people they involve - this was a highlight for me. I feel I have a better understanding now of the need to be versatile in dealing with people in order to develop relationships in a way that is comfortable and natural for the other person and not pushing a boundary without being invited to do so. The presentations by industry leaders were very valuable due to their stark honesty and willingness to discuss themselves and all aspects of their careers. They raised a number of very interesting items including positional power, networking and connecting strategies and the fact that most people do find networking difficult and need to develop an approach and attitude they are comfortable with. Jon's presentations were dynamic, passionate and highly engaging. Accenture
Kwan "CONNECT" provided a different way of thinking about 'networks' and building relationships. The program challenged me and provided me with a a structure on how to manage, track and approach network opportunities. Networking is something which people are often assumed to know all about, yet seldom taught. Great platform for this valuable skill" Deloitte | Corporate Finance
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