Strategic Planning Testimonials

"Hugh MacPhie is a consensus-builder. Attuned to the complex realities of working with large organizations, he successfully brought together several departments showing great sensitivity to competing interests and perspectives in the development of an overarching communications framework. His insights, creativity and engaging manner were key to the success of the project."

Acting Director General of a Marketing and Consultation Directorate within the Government of Canada


"Our industry association needed to take a fresh look at our mission, vision and values, as well as set out a new strategic plan. We engaged MacPhie & Company to guide us through the process and they exceeded our expectations. They laid out a very clear yet detailed process that worked. They ensured that our organization’s leaders, members, and stakeholders were engaged. And I personally appreciated their tenacious drive to ensure that the project was completed on time and on budget."

President of a large Tourism-Related Industry Association


"I approached MacPhie & Company with what felt like an overwhelming list of competing priorities. They helped me zero-in on priorities, develop a strategic plan that was well-researched and practical, and (best of all) get others involved in delivering the plan. Their flexibility, creativity, strong customer focus and sense of fun made all the difference."

Director of a government Communications Branch


"MacPhie & Company has consistently provided me with valuable personal coaching and insights that have enabled me to reach higher and faster than before. Through this work, MacPhie & Company has firmly established its reputation as a trusted advisor to me and to my business."

Vice-President of one of Canada’s Largest Telecommunications Companies


"Hugh MacPhie has great range in his capabilities and is very comfortable delivering at either end of the spectrum – from the highly-strategic, to on-the-ground tactical.”

Senior Vice-President of Sales of a Multi-Billion Dollar Financial Services Organization


"I have been singularly impressed with the calibre of MacPhie & Company’s service over the years. They consistently demonstrate a unique ability to capture the essence of my personality and character in creating my presentations and bringing them alive for whatever type of audience I am addressing. I particularly appreciate their expertise in summarizing my message into clear, simple points I can leave behind with the audience."

Executive Director of a Major Ontario-Based Health Care Organization


"MacPhie & Company was outstanding in working with me to develop a set of complicated messages into well crafted remarks. They quickly understood the objectives of the speech and worked with me to develop a text that would be easily understood by the audience. Without question I would want to work with MacPhie & Company on my next major address."

President and CEO of a Toronto-based Teaching Hospital


"We approached MacPhie & Company to develop a strategic communications plan for a complex corporate realignment. Their comprehensive approach recognized the challenges we faced and developed a plan to address these in both the short and long-term. They took the time to understand our unique situation and facilitated a difficult transition. "

Assistant Deputy Minister of a Large Branch of a Government Department
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