Testimonials

“Alex’s work here at the bank has helped thousands to become much more effective leaders! Many thanks.”

Brian Morris
Senior Director, Talent Management & Executive Resources,
CIBC


“You have made a lasting impression here. Thanks again for all your fantastic work!”

Cheryl MacDonald-Norman
Director, Skills Development, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of Ontario


“Alex Lowy made an outstanding contribution to the Toronto Police, helping us over a two year period to bring our training and senior officer development systems into the 21st century. He was a much appreciated strategist and executive coach to myself and several other leaders on the Force. Alex delivered tangible results, and the Police Service was privileged to have him leading and assisting us through some very challenging and important transformations.”

Hugh Moore,
Chief Administrative Officer (Ret.),
Toronto Police Service


“Thanks Alex for your help with our strategic direction this past year. Your objective and experienced advice enabled us to step back and see our business and its opportunities more clearly. We have taken a number of actions as a direct result which have led to new services and a more resilient business.”

Sarah Heal and Grant Margison, Directors; Information Leadership, New Zealand


“Without a doubt, Alex’s work on leadership and critical thinking is the most profound and practical I have seen.”

Mike Dover
Vice President, Syndicated Research,
nGenera


“Phil Hood regularly receives top marks from participants in San Jose State’s International and Extended Studies Executive Leadership Programs. His work on strategy and decision-making helps students immediately apply new ways of thinking to current issues and challenges. And his facilitation skills turns any classroom into a real-time group strategy session.”

Steve Zlotolow, PhD
Associate Dean
International and Extended Studies
San Jose State University


“Alex Lowy provided timely and valued insights into the strategic alternatives and their likely consequences confronting our company. With the tech bubble cresting (1999 – 2001), Alex helped the executive team develop a strategy that accelerated growth, improved customer satisfaction and attracted a bid for the company that was celebrated and accepted by its shareholders.”

G. Alan Hutton, P.Eng.
CEO and President, (Ret),
Star Data


“We have been lucky enough to have Alex Lowy on our faculty since 2005. It is rare to find someone who combines thought leadership with the discipline to form these thoughts into coherent and useable patterns and the ability to have audiences understand and learn these skills. Alex is one of those rare people. His insights into how to think and act more strategically and creatively and use higher order levels of critical thinking and problem solving are tremendous. His understanding of how people can merge the power of their own thinking with the opportunities provided by contemporary technology makes him rare. His ability to communicate to others and help them improve their own capabilities make him almost unique.”

Alan Middleton
Executive Director,
Executive Education Centre,
Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada.

Critical Thinking Course Participant Comments

  • “Excellent presentation style.”
  • “Positive/Flexible/Results-oriented.”
  • “High expectations of class.”
  • “Let’s have more of him!”
  • “Alex: Thank you for an excellent seminar last month! All our participants greatly enjoyed the 2 days and felt that it was very beneficial to them and the organization.”
  • “This course works equally for professional and personal problem solving – enabling a better and more fulfilling life.”