Bleiker Consent Building

Resolve Conflict Gridlock & Get More Effective Decisions through Consent Building

Your Mission is Critical

Get Your Opponents’ Informed Consent!

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40+ Years of Experience. Nearly 40k Trained.
Trusted by the most effective problem-solvers.

I see many additional applications.

“Now that I am back in the private sector, I see many additional applications on my own.”

- Pete Maggiore, Principal Scientist, Portage Environmental, Inc., San Antonio, TX

2015-06-05T16:55:03-07:00

- Pete Maggiore, Principal Scientist, Portage Environmental, Inc., San Antonio, TX

“Now that I am back in the private sector, I see many additional applications on my own.”

I will be much more successful!

“Makes more sense than anything else I’ve heard in all my years of education and life-experiences. If I use even half of what I’ve learned in this course, I will be much more successful in my work as well as with the rest of my life.”
- Paula Schmittdiel, Remedial Project Manager
US Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Division, Denver, CO
2015-06-05T17:06:26-07:00
- Paula Schmittdiel, Remedial Project Manager
US Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Division, Denver, CO
“Makes more sense than anything else I’ve heard in all my years of education and life-experiences. If I use even half of what I’ve learned in this course, I will be much more successful in my work as well as with the rest of my life.”

The most valuable training that I have received in my career

"Your program has proven to be the most valuable training that I have received in my career. We have integrated your concepts into our strategic plan and apply them on a daily basis."

Scott Schell, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife

2019-03-22T20:30:09-07:00

Scott Schell, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife

"Your program has proven to be the most valuable training that I have received in my career. We have integrated your concepts into our strategic plan and apply them on a daily basis."

You have a vocal convert!

"Excellent! High hopes for me in understanding how the needs of the public can be addressed. You have a vocal convert!"

Patricia Draheim, Executive Secretary, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida

2019-07-20T13:18:32-07:00

Patricia Draheim, Executive Secretary, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida

"Excellent! High hopes for me in understanding how the needs of the public can be addressed. You have a vocal convert!"

Will change mental approach to addressing issues

Useful. Will change mental approach to addressing issues and reexamine traditional agency approaches. Many colleagues have gone through earlier sessions and raved.

Paul Rego, WIldlife Biologist, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division

2019-08-08T16:52:01-07:00

Paul Rego, WIldlife Biologist, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division

Useful. Will change mental approach to addressing issues and reexamine traditional agency approaches. Many colleagues have gone through earlier sessions and raved.

I see direct applications right now.

“Much more practical than other training. I see direct applications right now."

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

2015-06-05T16:55:34-07:00

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

“Much more practical than other training. I see direct applications right now."

Immediately useful.

“Your SDIC training is very helpful and immediately useful.”

 

- Don Ellis, Regional Water Authority, Seattle, WA

2015-06-05T17:06:50-07:00

- Don Ellis, Regional Water Authority, Seattle, WA

“Your SDIC training is very helpful and immediately useful.”  

The best course that I have ever taken

"This is the best course that I have ever taken, it will help me to become a better person as well as a better planner."

Jim Myer, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

2019-03-22T20:32:55-07:00

Jim Myer, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

"This is the best course that I have ever taken, it will help me to become a better person as well as a better planner."

Far and above most of the continuing education courses I have attended

"It was a great experience! This course was far and above most of the continuing education courses I have attended."

Carol Milholen, Planning Assistant, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in NC

2019-07-20T13:25:25-07:00

Carol Milholen, Planning Assistant, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in NC

"It was a great experience! This course was far and above most of the continuing education courses I have attended."

I highly recommend [it].

"[The Bleikers' Approach] profoundly altered my thinking and practice of our profession. I've heard the same from many others as well. I highly recommend at least the introductory [SDIC] 3-day course."

- Mark Achen, ICMA Senior Advisor Colorado & Utah (former City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO)

2015-06-05T16:47:24-07:00

- Mark Achen, ICMA Senior Advisor Colorado & Utah (former City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO)

"[The Bleikers' Approach] profoundly altered my thinking and practice of our profession. I've heard the same from many others as well. I highly recommend at least the introductory [SDIC] 3-day course."

Only wish I had taken this course earlier.

“I only wish I had taken this course earlier.”

- Chester Poslusny, Senior Project Manager, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD

2015-06-05T16:55:53-07:00

- Chester Poslusny, Senior Project Manager, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD

“I only wish I had taken this course earlier.”

It is scary how well SDIC works!

“I have to be careful what I ask for -- it is scary how well SDIC works!”

- Rick Manchester, Parks and Recreation Director
and "Implementation Genius wanna-be", City of Two Rivers, WI

2015-06-05T17:07:11-07:00

- Rick Manchester, Parks and Recreation Director
and "Implementation Genius wanna-be", City of Two Rivers, WI

“I have to be careful what I ask for -- it is scary how well SDIC works!”

Wildly beyond anything I had expected.

"Transformational. Wildly beyond anything I had expected."

Steven Morrison, Senior Planner, Thurston Regional Planning, Lacey, WA

2019-03-22T20:34:09-07:00

Steven Morrison, Senior Planner, Thurston Regional Planning, Lacey, WA

"Transformational. Wildly beyond anything I had expected."

Provided an approach for future success, helps me understand past lack of success

"Great! Not only learned about informed consent, but a lot about being an American. [This course] not only provided an approach for future success, but helps me understand past lack of success. Understanding that my [natural] tendency to "give as good as I get" in dealing with the public is counter-productive."

Bob Lange, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

2019-07-20T18:18:42-07:00

Bob Lange, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

"Great! Not only learned about informed consent, but a lot about being an American. [This course] not only provided an approach for future success, but helps me understand past lack of success. Understanding that my [natural] tendency to "give as good as I get" in dealing with the public is counter-productive."

Inspired.

“I leave feeling renewed and inspired.”

 

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

2015-06-05T16:47:48-07:00

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

“I leave feeling renewed and inspired.”  

Two biggest opponents…are now two of my biggest supporters!

“Since taking both of your courses (SDIC and CPO), I have made some very controversial projects move forward where, in the past, we have stalled. My two biggest opponents — both of whom originally greeted my proposal with ‘Over My Dead Body’ — are now two of my biggest supporters!
- Roland Hawk, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
2015-06-05T16:56:13-07:00
- Roland Hawk, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
“Since taking both of your courses (SDIC and CPO), I have made some very controversial projects move forward where, in the past, we have stalled. My two biggest opponents — both of whom originally greeted my proposal with ‘Over My Dead Body’ — are now two of my biggest supporters!

Best professional training!

“The best professional training and advice I’ve had in my entire professional career.”

- Mark Achen, City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO

2015-06-05T17:07:31-07:00

- Mark Achen, City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO

“The best professional training and advice I’ve had in my entire professional career.”

My frustrations in this arena are greatly diminished.

"I now have tools I can implement in my programs. My frustrations in this arena are greatly diminished."

Sharon Conroy, Recycling Program Specialist, City of Auburn

2019-03-22T20:35:10-07:00

Sharon Conroy, Recycling Program Specialist, City of Auburn

"I now have tools I can implement in my programs. My frustrations in this arena are greatly diminished."

Excellent. Captivating. Extremely interesting.

"Excellent. Captivating. Extremely interesting. I think I was expecting some dry, routine, magic formula for success. I didn't get that. What I got was something far better, common sense, practical humanist approach to decision making and consent building."

Bob Inslerman, Regional Wildlife Manager, NYSDEC/Bureau of Wildlife

2019-07-20T21:06:20-07:00

Bob Inslerman, Regional Wildlife Manager, NYSDEC/Bureau of Wildlife

"Excellent. Captivating. Extremely interesting. I think I was expecting some dry, routine, magic formula for success. I didn't get that. What I got was something far better, common sense, practical humanist approach to decision making and consent building."

Way above the average.

"Excellent . . . Way above the average course."

- Suzy Stutzman, Landscape Architect, National Park Service

2015-06-05T16:48:08-07:00

- Suzy Stutzman, Landscape Architect, National Park Service

"Excellent . . . Way above the average course."

Job performance-altering.

“The course is . . . job performance-altering.”

- Janet Norman, Fish & Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Annapolis, MD

2015-06-05T16:56:40-07:00

- Janet Norman, Fish & Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Annapolis, MD

“The course is . . . job performance-altering.”

Best course that I have ever taken!

". . .This is the best course that I have ever taken, it will help me to become a better person as well as a better planner. Thank you very much."

 - Jim Myer, Ohio DNR

2015-06-05T17:35:25-07:00

 - Jim Myer, Ohio DNR

". . .This is the best course that I have ever taken, it will help me to become a better person as well as a better planner. Thank you very much."

I now see opportunities, not just theater.

"Excellent course -- NOW I understand why some of the things that happen, happen! And possibly how to avoid the public meeting pitfall. I now see opportunities, not just theater."

Calvin DuBrock, Wildlife Management Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission

2019-03-22T20:37:01-07:00

Calvin DuBrock, Wildlife Management Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission

"Excellent course -- NOW I understand why some of the things that happen, happen! And possibly how to avoid the public meeting pitfall. I now see opportunities, not just theater."

A great course for all involved in government

"Enlightening! It taught me not only about how to work with other people but also about myself and my country! Indeed - "them" is us and "we" are "them" As an American I have never appreciated the political system (although it is difficult) that we can have. I have a new perspective. A great course for all involved in government. Much better than the average course. Excellent instructors keep the attention of the class. I have never seen/heard such enlightening information about our how our government works and how we as people make decisions."

Andrew Blum, Forester I, NYS DEC

2019-07-20T21:22:50-07:00

Andrew Blum, Forester I, NYS DEC

"Enlightening! It taught me not only about how to work with other people but also about myself and my country! Indeed - "them" is us and "we" are "them" As an American I have never appreciated the political system (although it is difficult) that we can have. I have a new perspective. A great course for all involved in government. Much better than the average course. Excellent instructors keep the attention of the class. I have never seen/heard such enlightening information about our how our government works and how we as people make decisions."

Very informative.

"Excellent, very informative course."

- Jim Fletcher, Environmental Officer, US Army

2015-06-05T16:48:29-07:00

- Jim Fletcher, Environmental Officer, US Army

"Excellent, very informative course."

Best course I have taken.

“This is the best course I have taken . . . I wish I had the opportunity to learn this material in graduate school.”

- Mary Day, Director of Planning and Development Services, City of Broomfield, NM

2015-06-05T16:57:06-07:00

- Mary Day, Director of Planning and Development Services, City of Broomfield, NM

“This is the best course I have taken . . . I wish I had the opportunity to learn this material in graduate school.”

Amazing results!

"I have had numerous opportunities to use various aspects of your program, with amazing results... All confirm your observations and theories. There have been so many of these small type epiphanies, sometimes my head starts to swim... I feel so strongly that you are on the right track."

 - Brian Amundson, Director of Public Works, Eau Claire, WI

2015-06-05T17:35:51-07:00

 - Brian Amundson, Director of Public Works, Eau Claire, WI

"I have had numerous opportunities to use various aspects of your program, with amazing results... All confirm your observations and theories. There have been so many of these small type epiphanies, sometimes my head starts to swim... I feel so strongly that you are on the right track."

Far beyond any realm of prior training courses.

"Far beyond any realm of prior training courses."

Douglas Anderson, Eng. Spec, Jour. Wis Dot D6

2019-03-22T20:38:33-07:00

Douglas Anderson, Eng. Spec, Jour. Wis Dot D6

"Far beyond any realm of prior training courses."

Far exceeded my expectations

"This is not an exaggeration - This was the best training course that I have ever taken. Thank you! It far exceeded my expectations."

William Sarbello, Biologist 3 (Ecology). Habitat Protection Section Head, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

2019-07-20T21:29:47-07:00

William Sarbello, Biologist 3 (Ecology). Habitat Protection Section Head, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

"This is not an exaggeration - This was the best training course that I have ever taken. Thank you! It far exceeded my expectations."

Practical and implementable.

"This course is one of the most practical and implementable I've seen."

- John Lucas, Supervisor of Training Design, Pennsylvania Power and Light Co.

2015-06-05T16:50:40-07:00

- John Lucas, Supervisor of Training Design, Pennsylvania Power and Light Co.

"This course is one of the most practical and implementable I've seen."

Full of excellent reference materials.

"The Citizen Participation Handbook from this course is full of excellent reference materials and is one binder that will not be sitting on the shelf collecting dust!”

- Kathleen McClaflin, Transportation Planner, California Department of Transportation

2015-06-05T16:57:32-07:00

- Kathleen McClaflin, Transportation Planner, California Department of Transportation

"The Citizen Participation Handbook from this course is full of excellent reference materials and is one binder that will not be sitting on the shelf collecting dust!”

This Training is Tops!

"This training is tops! . . . The tools and ideas in this course are more powerful and more meaningful than what I've found in other training."

Mark Gallagher, Principal Planner, Medford, OR

2015-06-18T21:15:23-07:00

Mark Gallagher, Principal Planner, Medford, OR

"This training is tops! . . . The tools and ideas in this course are more powerful and more meaningful than what I've found in other training."

SDIC helped save the day!

"SDIC helped save the day for one of our communities most critical decisions and projects."

Ken Ray, Yakima Washington

2019-03-22T20:40:50-07:00

Ken Ray, Yakima Washington

"SDIC helped save the day for one of our communities most critical decisions and projects."

Far surpasses any previous training

"The knowledge, experience and course content you both bring to the training far surpasses any previous training I have received."

Tom Malstrom, Program Specialist, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality

2019-08-06T13:09:04-07:00

Tom Malstrom, Program Specialist, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality

"The knowledge, experience and course content you both bring to the training far surpasses any previous training I have received."

Much more fundamental — than most courses.

"Much more fundamental and down to earth than most courses."

- Conni Besser, Community Relations Representative, Denver Regional Transit District

2015-06-05T16:51:01-07:00

- Conni Besser, Community Relations Representative, Denver Regional Transit District

"Much more fundamental and down to earth than most courses."

Wow! Absolutely the best course.

“Wow! Absolutely the best course I have taken on strategies for effective public participation / involvement. The Citizen Participation Handbook from this course is full of excellent reference materials and is one binder that will not be sitting on the shelf collecting dust!”
- Kathleen McClaflin, Transportation Planner, California Department of Transportation
2015-06-05T16:57:56-07:00
- Kathleen McClaflin, Transportation Planner, California Department of Transportation
“Wow! Absolutely the best course I have taken on strategies for effective public participation / involvement. The Citizen Participation Handbook from this course is full of excellent reference materials and is one binder that will not be sitting on the shelf collecting dust!”

Outstanding!

"Outstanding! . . . It's a paradigm-shift!"

Mike Huggins, Asst. City Manager, Eau Clair, WI

2015-06-18T22:05:50-07:00

Mike Huggins, Asst. City Manager, Eau Clair, WI

"Outstanding! . . . It's a paradigm-shift!"

I owe a lot of my success to you.

"I owe a lot of my success to you. The SDIC and CPO courses changed my life. Thanks from the bottom of my heart."

Peggy Durbin, Project Leader, CIC-1 Field Operations,

2019-03-22T20:42:22-07:00

Peggy Durbin, Project Leader, CIC-1 Field Operations,

"I owe a lot of my success to you. The SDIC and CPO courses changed my life. Thanks from the bottom of my heart."

A well prepared and presented course on the psychology of negotiating

"...a well prepared and presented course on the psychology of negotiating difficult, but necessary projects to implementation. It was better than others I have attended, (350+ hours of training received)."

William Wilder, Environmental Specialist III, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

2019-08-06T13:20:04-07:00

William Wilder, Environmental Specialist III, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

"...a well prepared and presented course on the psychology of negotiating difficult, but necessary projects to implementation. It was better than others I have attended, (350+ hours of training received)."

Most broadly-applicable course since receiving my terminal degree.

"This is the most broadly-applicable technical course I've taken since receiving my terminal degree. I believe I may have just found another service we can offer our clients."

- Paul Landgraff, Urban Planner, Harza Engineering Co.

2015-06-05T16:51:23-07:00

- Paul Landgraff, Urban Planner, Harza Engineering Co.

"This is the most broadly-applicable technical course I've taken since receiving my terminal degree. I believe I may have just found another service we can offer our clients."

Tools for Real-World Issues

We offer digital job aids, monthly webinars, and in-person training.

Digital Job Aids

Students who had our training DECADES ago -- claim they repeatedly turn to our: Citizen Participation Handbook, Needs Assessment Worksheets, Stakeholder/Issues Matrix, Recorded Consent-Building Clinics, and other job aids.

Digital Job Aids

Monthly Webinar

Each month we offer a 45-60 minute Consent-Building Clinic (webinar) to public-sector professionals.

March 10th @ 10am PT
Overcoming Public Apathy
April 14th @ 10am PT
Engagement for Large Bureaucracies
May 12th @ 10am PT
The Public is too Skeptical of Experts, but Experts aren’t Skeptical enough of the Public

Why You Need This

You might have never known it, but you're a genius waiting to be revealed. With our training, we'll bring the hidden Implementation Genius out of you. No longer will you be held back, your work watered down, or your effectiveness stymied by NIMBY, budget cuts, political gridlock, or public distrust? With a legitimate mission at stake -- conflict and controversy won't stop you any more!

You have the expertise, now all you need are the Consent-Building tools!

Become Highly Effective

Become Highly Effective

In-House Courses

In-House Courses

Have us come to your turf -- and exclusively train your team. Select up to 30 people, (with a small charge for each additional attendee) and we'll show you how to make these POWERFUL changes across your whole organization.

In-House Courses

Open Courses

Open Courses

Throughout the year we make our introductory courses open to the public. Open-Courses are best suited for those who cannot hire us to do on-site training specifically designed for their team, but are ready to put the power of Consent-Building to use.

Open Courses

We’ll Coach You

We'll Coach You!

Consent-Building Coaches help analyze your problems (relative to credibility, legitimacy, key issues, etc.). Their advice is aimed to serve not just your immediate needs, it is aimed at developing your team's skills, your team's problem-solving expertise.

About Coaching

What Our Clients Say

I use SDIC every day.

“I use SDIC every day in the non-profit organization that I work for.”

- Carter Hawley, United Way Association, Kenmore, WA

2015-06-05T16:54:37-07:00

- Carter Hawley, United Way Association, Kenmore, WA

“I use SDIC every day in the non-profit organization that I work for.”

An eye-opener!

"An eye-opener!"

- F. Cashmore, Alderman, City of West Allis, WI

2015-06-05T17:05:39-07:00

- F. Cashmore, Alderman, City of West Allis, WI

"An eye-opener!"

I see my position differently now

"I've learned more in three days than in any other situation other than parenting . . . I see my position as a public servant differently now."

Robert Ekse, Sr.Manager, AK Marine Highway / AKDOT

2015-06-18T22:14:15-07:00

Robert Ekse, Sr.Manager, AK Marine Highway / AKDOT

"I've learned more in three days than in any other situation other than parenting . . . I see my position as a public servant differently now."

I learned that I have probably been doing things incorrectly.

"I found the segment enlightening and see myself implementing the concepts I learned into action. I learned that I have probably been doing things incorrectly (picking tools before the problem)."

Matt Bertucci, Civil Engineer, Wisconsin DOT

2019-03-22T20:46:59-07:00

Matt Bertucci, Civil Engineer, Wisconsin DOT

"I found the segment enlightening and see myself implementing the concepts I learned into action. I learned that I have probably been doing things incorrectly (picking tools before the problem)."

By far the best course that I have taken

By far the best course (job-related) that I have taken.

Larry Hirsch, Planner, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

2019-08-08T16:46:40-07:00

Larry Hirsch, Planner, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

By far the best course (job-related) that I have taken.

I see many additional applications.

“Now that I am back in the private sector, I see many additional applications on my own.”

- Pete Maggiore, Principal Scientist, Portage Environmental, Inc., San Antonio, TX

2015-06-05T16:55:03-07:00

- Pete Maggiore, Principal Scientist, Portage Environmental, Inc., San Antonio, TX

“Now that I am back in the private sector, I see many additional applications on my own.”

I recommend this course.

"I recommend this course to anyone in management or in Citizen Participation."

- J. Kent Hortin, RC&D Coordinator, US Soil Conservation Service

2015-06-05T17:05:59-07:00

- J. Kent Hortin, RC&D Coordinator, US Soil Conservation Service

"I recommend this course to anyone in management or in Citizen Participation."

I feel more qualified to do my job.

"Excellent, . . . I feel more qualified to do my job now."

Jacqueline Arcaris, Project Engineer, Lakewood, CO

2015-06-18T22:16:24-07:00

Jacqueline Arcaris, Project Engineer, Lakewood, CO

"Excellent, . . . I feel more qualified to do my job now."

One of the best, most challenging and most interesting classes I ever took.

"Systematic Development of Informed Consent... one of the best, most challenging and most interesting classes I ever took."

Martin Loring, ODOT, Salem, OR

2019-03-22T20:49:01-07:00

Martin Loring, ODOT, Salem, OR

"Systematic Development of Informed Consent... one of the best, most challenging and most interesting classes I ever took."

Many new approaches to accomplish my objectives

Very enlightening. I work in much the same format as your course encourages. So, I feel my weird offbeat methods have been validated. You also gave me many new approaches to accomplish my objectives. More expansive, opens minds, helps rigid thinking people see a total new direction.

Karen Cass. Community Relations Coordinator/Environmental Specialist, MO Dep Nat Resources

2019-08-08T16:47:45-07:00

Karen Cass. Community Relations Coordinator/Environmental Specialist, MO Dep Nat Resources

Very enlightening. I work in much the same format as your course encourages. So, I feel my weird offbeat methods have been validated. You also gave me many new approaches to accomplish my objectives. More expansive, opens minds, helps rigid thinking people see a total new direction.

It improved our relations with some of our strongest opponents.

"I made [the SDIC course] part of the city's standard leadership training program for all supervisors and above. The training benefited our performance both externally and internally as well as improved our attitudes and confidence about our potential to achieve results. It improved our relations with some of our strongest opponents and in turn improved the quality of our efforts."

 

- Mark Achen, ICMA Senior Advisor Colorado & Utah (former City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO)

2015-06-05T16:45:23-07:00

- Mark Achen, ICMA Senior Advisor Colorado & Utah (former City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO)

"I made [the SDIC course] part of the city's standard leadership training program for all supervisors and above. The training benefited our performance both externally and internally as well as improved our attitudes and confidence about our potential to achieve results. It improved our relations with some of our strongest opponents and in turn improved the quality of our efforts."  

I see direct applications right now.

“Much more practical than other training. I see direct applications right now."

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

2015-06-05T16:55:34-07:00

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

“Much more practical than other training. I see direct applications right now."

I will be much more successful!

“Makes more sense than anything else I’ve heard in all my years of education and life-experiences. If I use even half of what I’ve learned in this course, I will be much more successful in my work as well as with the rest of my life.”
- Paula Schmittdiel, Remedial Project Manager
US Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Division, Denver, CO
2015-06-05T17:06:26-07:00
- Paula Schmittdiel, Remedial Project Manager
US Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Division, Denver, CO
“Makes more sense than anything else I’ve heard in all my years of education and life-experiences. If I use even half of what I’ve learned in this course, I will be much more successful in my work as well as with the rest of my life.”

Practical and instantly applicable.

"You approach a difficult topic that we usually don't see courses on... This is practical and instantly applicable."

Janice Hamil, System Efficiency Engineer, WA DOT

2015-06-18T22:18:13-07:00

Janice Hamil, System Efficiency Engineer, WA DOT

"You approach a difficult topic that we usually don't see courses on... This is practical and instantly applicable."

This course will absolutely be worth your time.

"This course will absolutely be worth your time - assuming you want to get better at implementing projects for your community!"

Will Hampton, Communications Director, City of Round Rock

2019-03-22T20:51:17-07:00

Will Hampton, Communications Director, City of Round Rock

"This course will absolutely be worth your time - assuming you want to get better at implementing projects for your community!"

The only course I’ve attended that deals with accomplishing unpopular goals

Excellent for those who work in state government. It is the only course I have attended that deals with the difficult task of accomplishing unpopular goals.

Abbie Stockett, Compliance Unit Chief - Air, MDNR-APCP

2019-08-08T16:48:54-07:00

Abbie Stockett, Compliance Unit Chief - Air, MDNR-APCP

Excellent for those who work in state government. It is the only course I have attended that deals with the difficult task of accomplishing unpopular goals.

I highly recommend [it].

"[The Bleikers' Approach] profoundly altered my thinking and practice of our profession. I've heard the same from many others as well. I highly recommend at least the introductory [SDIC] 3-day course."

- Mark Achen, ICMA Senior Advisor Colorado & Utah (former City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO)

2015-06-05T16:47:24-07:00

- Mark Achen, ICMA Senior Advisor Colorado & Utah (former City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO)

"[The Bleikers' Approach] profoundly altered my thinking and practice of our profession. I've heard the same from many others as well. I highly recommend at least the introductory [SDIC] 3-day course."

Only wish I had taken this course earlier.

“I only wish I had taken this course earlier.”

- Chester Poslusny, Senior Project Manager, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD

2015-06-05T16:55:53-07:00

- Chester Poslusny, Senior Project Manager, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD

“I only wish I had taken this course earlier.”

Immediately useful.

“Your SDIC training is very helpful and immediately useful.”

 

- Don Ellis, Regional Water Authority, Seattle, WA

2015-06-05T17:06:50-07:00

- Don Ellis, Regional Water Authority, Seattle, WA

“Your SDIC training is very helpful and immediately useful.”  

We are employing SDIC on all planning related projects, on all levels

"I found your applications to be extremely helpful in our planning process - as I now consider myself an implementation genius. We are employing SDIC on all planning related projects, on all levels."

Phil Miller, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

2019-03-22T20:24:58-07:00

Phil Miller, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

"I found your applications to be extremely helpful in our planning process - as I now consider myself an implementation genius. We are employing SDIC on all planning related projects, on all levels."

It’s about how and why we do our work.

"Excellent! It isn't just about 'skills' - it's about how and why we do our work."

Benjamin Lowndes, State Program Administrator Coordinator (Deputy Ombudsman) Minnesota DOT, St Paul, MN

2019-03-22T20:52:47-07:00

Benjamin Lowndes, State Program Administrator Coordinator (Deputy Ombudsman) Minnesota DOT, St Paul, MN

"Excellent! It isn't just about 'skills' - it's about how and why we do our work."

Almost mandatory.

Extremely valuable - perhaps the best (most informative) training. Certainly one of the best delivered workshops. Better than others. Much more thought-provoking. Almost mandatory.

Douglas Stang, Biologist 2 (Aquatic), NYS DEC

2019-08-08T16:49:52-07:00

Douglas Stang, Biologist 2 (Aquatic), NYS DEC

Extremely valuable - perhaps the best (most informative) training. Certainly one of the best delivered workshops. Better than others. Much more thought-provoking. Almost mandatory.

Inspired.

“I leave feeling renewed and inspired.”

 

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

2015-06-05T16:47:48-07:00

- Kristin Marcell, Extension Support Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program, Cornell University

“I leave feeling renewed and inspired.”  

Two biggest opponents…are now two of my biggest supporters!

“Since taking both of your courses (SDIC and CPO), I have made some very controversial projects move forward where, in the past, we have stalled. My two biggest opponents — both of whom originally greeted my proposal with ‘Over My Dead Body’ — are now two of my biggest supporters!
- Roland Hawk, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
2015-06-05T16:56:13-07:00
- Roland Hawk, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
“Since taking both of your courses (SDIC and CPO), I have made some very controversial projects move forward where, in the past, we have stalled. My two biggest opponents — both of whom originally greeted my proposal with ‘Over My Dead Body’ — are now two of my biggest supporters!

It is scary how well SDIC works!

“I have to be careful what I ask for -- it is scary how well SDIC works!”

- Rick Manchester, Parks and Recreation Director
and "Implementation Genius wanna-be", City of Two Rivers, WI

2015-06-05T17:07:11-07:00

- Rick Manchester, Parks and Recreation Director
and "Implementation Genius wanna-be", City of Two Rivers, WI

“I have to be careful what I ask for -- it is scary how well SDIC works!”

This exceeds all courses I have taken

"I can already put this to use! I have not taken many courses, but this exceeds all I have taken because the information is immediately useful."

Richard Craven, Project Manager, Craven Consulting, Earthtech

2019-03-22T20:27:52-07:00

Richard Craven, Project Manager, Craven Consulting, Earthtech

"I can already put this to use! I have not taken many courses, but this exceeds all I have taken because the information is immediately useful."

I learned more information of value from this course than any other

"I learned more information of value from this course than any other continuing education course I have taken."

Robert Mosher, Project Manager, City of Tallahassee, FL

2019-07-20T13:13:23-07:00

Robert Mosher, Project Manager, City of Tallahassee, FL

"I learned more information of value from this course than any other continuing education course I have taken."

Logical and feasible approaches to achieving consent

Very thought-provoking. Provided some very logical and feasible approaches to achieving consent. Much more entertaining.

Patrick Festa, Biologist 3, NYS DEC.

2019-08-08T16:50:47-07:00

Patrick Festa, Biologist 3, NYS DEC.

Very thought-provoking. Provided some very logical and feasible approaches to achieving consent. Much more entertaining.

Way above the average.

"Excellent . . . Way above the average course."

- Suzy Stutzman, Landscape Architect, National Park Service

2015-06-05T16:48:08-07:00

- Suzy Stutzman, Landscape Architect, National Park Service

"Excellent . . . Way above the average course."

Job performance-altering.

“The course is . . . job performance-altering.”

- Janet Norman, Fish & Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Annapolis, MD

2015-06-05T16:56:40-07:00

- Janet Norman, Fish & Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Annapolis, MD

“The course is . . . job performance-altering.”

Best professional training!

“The best professional training and advice I’ve had in my entire professional career.”

- Mark Achen, City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO

2015-06-05T17:07:31-07:00

- Mark Achen, City Manager, City of Grand Junction, CO

“The best professional training and advice I’ve had in my entire professional career.”

The most valuable training that I have received in my career

"Your program has proven to be the most valuable training that I have received in my career. We have integrated your concepts into our strategic plan and apply them on a daily basis."

Scott Schell, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife

2019-03-22T20:30:09-07:00

Scott Schell, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife

"Your program has proven to be the most valuable training that I have received in my career. We have integrated your concepts into our strategic plan and apply them on a daily basis."

You have a vocal convert!

"Excellent! High hopes for me in understanding how the needs of the public can be addressed. You have a vocal convert!"

Patricia Draheim, Executive Secretary, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida

2019-07-20T13:18:32-07:00

Patricia Draheim, Executive Secretary, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida

"Excellent! High hopes for me in understanding how the needs of the public can be addressed. You have a vocal convert!"

Will change mental approach to addressing issues

Useful. Will change mental approach to addressing issues and reexamine traditional agency approaches. Many colleagues have gone through earlier sessions and raved.

Paul Rego, WIldlife Biologist, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division

2019-08-08T16:52:01-07:00

Paul Rego, WIldlife Biologist, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division

Useful. Will change mental approach to addressing issues and reexamine traditional agency approaches. Many colleagues have gone through earlier sessions and raved.

Very informative.

"Excellent, very informative course."

- Jim Fletcher, Environmental Officer, US Army

2015-06-05T16:48:29-07:00

- Jim Fletcher, Environmental Officer, US Army

"Excellent, very informative course."

Best course I have taken.

“This is the best course I have taken . . . I wish I had the opportunity to learn this material in graduate school.”

- Mary Day, Director of Planning and Development Services, City of Broomfield, NM

2015-06-05T16:57:06-07:00

- Mary Day, Director of Planning and Development Services, City of Broomfield, NM

“This is the best course I have taken . . . I wish I had the opportunity to learn this material in graduate school.”

SDIC provides a very logical system for building consent

“SDIC provides a very logical system for building consent . . . and the system can be incorporated in our project management.”

- Roger Dolan, General Manager, Central Contra Costa County Sanitation District, Martinez, CA

2015-06-05T17:07:54-07:00

- Roger Dolan, General Manager, Central Contra Costa County Sanitation District, Martinez, CA

“SDIC provides a very logical system for building consent . . . and the system can be incorporated in our project management.”

The best course that I have ever taken

"This is the best course that I have ever taken, it will help me to become a better person as well as a better planner."

Jim Myer, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

2019-03-22T20:32:55-07:00

Jim Myer, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

"This is the best course that I have ever taken, it will help me to become a better person as well as a better planner."

Far and above most of the continuing education courses I have attended

"It was a great experience! This course was far and above most of the continuing education courses I have attended."

Carol Milholen, Planning Assistant, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in NC

2019-07-20T13:25:25-07:00

Carol Milholen, Planning Assistant, USDA Forest Service, National Forests in NC

"It was a great experience! This course was far and above most of the continuing education courses I have attended."

Practical and implementable.

"This course is one of the most practical and implementable I've seen."

- John Lucas, Supervisor of Training Design, Pennsylvania Power and Light Co.

2015-06-05T16:50:40-07:00

- John Lucas, Supervisor of Training Design, Pennsylvania Power and Light Co.

"This course is one of the most practical and implementable I've seen."

Upcoming Schedules

Effectiveness Training

SDIC 2.0: Systematic Development of Informed Consent
This is a blended course with 2 days of in-person training, and delivery of 4 online modules with peer engagement and direct feedback from the Bleikers

Lakewood, CO
May 27 – 29th
Postponed due to COVID-19
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CPO: Citizen Participation by Objectives
*Now taught as 1 of 4 online Modules with the SDIC 2.0 course!

Consent-Building Clinics

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May 12th @ 10am PT  The Public is too Skeptical of Experts, but Experts aren’t Skeptical enough of the Public

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Past Consent-Building Clinic Topics

Managing Phony Issues & Conflict on Social Media

Why Opponents’ Dirty Tactics are so Effective for Decision Makers

Hoover Dam

How Should Public Agencies Funded by Users, Weigh Non-User Input For Decision Making?

The Key Differences Between Private & Public Sector Work

How You React to a Decision Making Mistake is the Real Mistake

You know stuff happens.  Even when your team does all it can to avoid screw-ups and mistakes. The thing is — mistakes aren’t what will land you (and your credibility) in trouble with your public… It’s the knee-jerk reaction we all have to them that will actually make matters worse.  Here are 3 tips to…

Mishandle Human Conflict and Your Technical Consent Building Work Goes Down the Drain!

As a Subject Matter Expert, you’re prepared to deal with all sorts of technical problems. But are you equipped to deal with the human conflict integral to public-sector work? Let’s take a look and dig a little deeper by focusing on four key points. 1. Even if your role was said to be of a…

Hans, Annemarie & Jennifer Bleiker
PO Box 1937; Monterey, CA 93942
Tel: (831) 373-4292 – Fax: (831) 373-0760
Email: jennifer@consentbuilding.com