About Ken and Calibrate Consulting

 Sr. Global Program Manager

Ken was instrumental in guiding our project team on the Enhanced PM service product training development.  Ken emphasized the fundamentals of training and communication, often referencing published literature that was foundational for various communication methods. Ken helped enhance our training material and went beyond just consulting but helped us get the training solutions on-line while navigating a complex global organization at Applied Materials. Overall program success could be attributed to Ken's expert consulting on our change management strategy.  

HR Leader - Japan Region

As HR professional in Japan, I worked closely with Ken to develop a training program. Ken played a pivotal role in developing and executing a 6-month training program designed to help non-native English speakers in Japan build confidence and learn techniques to become assertive global players in the business world. His enthusiasm, energy, and understanding as a coach were instrumental in the success of the program, which saw students graduate with the confidence and tools needed to excel in the global business arena. 

 Corporate L&D Professional

Ken is an established performance improvement consultant. Few people have the breadth of skills and knowledge across the range of topics such as communication, program management, executive and manager development, change management, etc... He also has a great track record executing key initiatives with high quality.

Head of L&D

When I first entered the learning world, Ken was one of my mentors. His clarity and operational focus on learning - at a time when I was overwhelmed by the vast ocean of products, principles, and theories in L&D - helped form many of the philosophies that I still lean on.
Later, when I was running the learning organization, Ken was my most trusted advisor for that same reason. Whether training, consulting, facilitating, coaching, or designing, it's rare to cross paths with the skills and tools Ken has developed to help solve any kind of organizational challenge. His client's results and his contribution to those results speak loudly.

Having worked with him directly and indirectly for over 20 years, I can highly recommend Ken as a person and a professional. 

Senior VP, Manufacturing

I brought Ken in to provide training, coaching and mentoring to build up the management and leadership capabilities of my global teams at multiple companies. Ken's vast practical knowledge of business, management and leadership best practices enabled him to provide the right training and coaching needed to enable my teams to break through to the next level. He was able to bring in specialized knowledge and expertise to assist each individual and the team as a whole which helped to elevate performance of each team. 

Global Program Manager

I have appreciated working with Ken many times over the years. In every case he did an excellent job helping my team raise its performance in several key areas. Ken is fun and easy to work with, and is always developing innovative solutions to people and process-related business issues. Ken has a down to earth personality and pragmatic approach in solving problems. 

General Manager - Product Divisions

I had the pleasure of working with Ken over many years to develop targeted training and coaching programs. Ken has a great balance of both teaching know-how and practical understanding of what it takes to develop cutting edge technology. He was an excellent partner in helping raise team performance. 

VP - Various Global Operations 

Head of R&D