Recent Clients

Quotes

• "He used humor and good personnel techniques to demonstrate the importance of a solid organization. Strategic Planning can often be a mundane task, but Mr. Ranade generated enthusiasm and participation from the staff resulting in a highly successful event." – Mark Riley, Assistant Executive Director, State of Louisiana- Office of Student Financial Assistance
• Ninteen of the 21 people who attended the seminar said the topic was relevant, the seminar was very beneficial and they learned at least one new thing that they can immediately apply in their job. - IS leaders, Memorial Hermann Health Care System.

• "I remember when he spoke at the 1st sales/marketing meeting that Setpoint, DMC and AspenTech had after the merger.  His sense of humor really helped, 'cause the tension in that place was unbelievable." Micky (Michael) Roden, Manager of Aspen e-Sales, AspenTech, Houston, TX  in an e-mail about Saidas to Kim Wenglinski (July 13, 2000).

  • "Opened the world of comedy to me."
  • "Explained why things are funny in a way we could understand."
  • "Best guest speaker I have ever had. Bring him back, I want more."

  Selected Comments from the Audience at The Woodlands Christian Academy, May 1999. The audience was made up of above average students from 9th and 10th grades ages 14-16.

• "I liked your comment on Tom Delay riding the light rail system. Good luck with your dreams. The HPI is losing a great contributor; we can never replace you. I have enjoyed working with you on projects for the magazine", Stephany Romanow-Garcia, Editor, Hydrocarbon Processing (July 5, 2000).

• "I thought you were well-prepared; you had material that was appropriate and your timing and sense of audience response was impeccable."  Lonnie Corey,  Public Speaking class teacher at the Woodlands Christian Academy  (May 1999)

• "It was a pleasure working with some one who was so cheerful and versatile. We are always amused by your never- ending supply of entertaining material. It helps to maintain some levity in some rather stressful and unpleasant situations."  Ms. Karen Morley, Head Director of Volunteers, The Great Tastes of Houston (1993)
• 'Your pleasant personality, high level of professionalism, ….and knowledge through exhaustive research produced one of the highest ranked programs of the whole workshop."  Jay Eric Reed , Resident Advisor, U Of Houston, in a letter in response to my presentation  " Knowing Your Limits." (1984)
• "I want to express my appreciation in behalf of the International Student Services Staff for the excellent international variety and fashion show " Unity Amidst Diversity" in which you served as chairman this month.  … Along with your two colleagues, you performed superbly as the Master of Ceremonies."  Dr. Jack D. Burke, Ph.D., Director of  ISS, U. Of Houston, Texas in response to a cultural show on campus. (1984)
• "Your presentation was extremely innovative and interesting. The comments from the students were laudatory." Late David Mumford, M.D. Professor and Associate Dean , Baylor College of Medicine in a letter written after my talk to medical students on " Death and Dying the Hindu Concepts." (1984)
• “I really enjoyed Sai ’s recent show at Spellbinder’s Variety Theater. His brand of humor is clean and intelligent. In this era of raw, in your face, or obscene entertainment, this was a very enjoyable diversion. This is the kind of show I could attend with family members or business associates and not be embarrassed because of inappropriate content. I will definitely recommend Sai for future events!”- Laura Gross, Sales Executive, Houston, Texas

Ensuring a Successful Learning Session- Lessons Learned

• People are affected more if they can not only hear but see and also be a part of something. This means the sound system, the Visual display system  must be good for seminars to really work for you. It also helps to have comfortable seats for the attendees.
• The client will be responsible for booking the room, bringing the LCD panel and appropriate screen for projecting the slides.
• Some seminars involve interactive games, etc and so enough space must be available to conduct such events.
• In many cases extra extension cords will be needed to plug in the computer and the LCD panel.
• It helps to advertise the seminar at least two weeks in advance. The notice of the seminar should include date, time, place and also set the expectations in terms of requirements and benefits.Requesting RSVP is also useful to ensure the attendance.