I worked directly with Michael for several years at the Council on Crime and Justice. Michael is intelligent, direct, highly organized and very efficient in how he goes about his work. He gets things done! You are always a step ahead when you have Michael on your side. He is equally skilled at conceptualizing a new project as he is at making decisions relative to implementation. Michael has had many success stories at the Council; perhaps most notable among them being the Family Strengthening Project for inmates and their families, which has gained national recognition for its excellent design and the strength of its implementation protocol.
Thomas L. Johnson, Former President, Council on Crime and Justice
Former Hennepin County Attorney
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About a literature scan done as
part of an evaluation for a foundation:
"Not only did Michael go out and find the
literature -- over 40 books, reports, and articles -- but he did
a phenomenal job of synthesizing important themes from that
substantial bulk of information. Often, literature review
reports are fragmentary and don't hang together; the researcher
is overwhelmed by all the information, all the different points
of views and arguments. Michael's literature review for us was
remarkable in how he was able to distill from all that
literature a report with a clear narrative line. Michael's
report featured voices from the literature appropriately and
generously, and his authorial voice wove them together
gracefully and articulately. His innovative inclusion of
"Implications for Hazen," inserted as sidebar text
boxes, was extremely effective for helping this audience focus
on the primary purpose of the literature review, as well. And he
accomplished all of this on time, at modest cost, with a minimal
amount of guidance. I was thoroughly pleased with the job
Michael did."
David Scheie, Rainbow
Research, Senior Project Associate |
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opportunity to co-teach with Michael in a number of settings and
to observe his training as well. Michael is a gifted teacher and
trainer - comfortable and competent but not cocky, knowledgeable
and articulate but elicitive and respectful. He brings great
creativity, commitment and integrity to his teaching and
leadership."
Howard Zehr, Conflict
Transformation Program, Eastern Mennonite University,
Professor and Co-director
Author, Changing Lenses: A New Focus for Crime and Justice |
"I feel
confident recommending Michael's facilitation services to
anyone. Under Michael's leadership and guidance, our
multi-agency study group was able to clearly define and set
goals and timelines and keep our discussions focused. This was
the most efficient work group in which I've participated, and I
continue to be amazed at what we accomplished in just 6 months.
Without having prior knowledge or experience in our field,
Michael's insights were very astute and he produced a
well-organized, clear final report. It was indeed a pleasure
working with him."
Pat
Ronken, Dakota County Victim/Witness Program, commenting
about the "Meeting Victims' Needs Post-Conviction Study
Group," which Michael coordinated.
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