Speaking and Instructing

Don Norris has been a guest speaker on a variety of marketing and advertising topics as well as introducing the potential of doing business with China to business leaders in North America. Don has also been a guest instructor of marketing and business courses at the University of Alberta and NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology).

 

Past Speaking Engagements:

The Business Link, Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer & Grande Praire, May 2010

  • "Developing a Marketing Plan "

    • "The presenter had very good knowledge and command of the topic. He managed to present the content in a very clear, concrete and practical manner. For a topic that is very extensive, he managed to compact the information and respect the time limits, without losing valuable parts. The audience was very satisfied with the content, and the interaction and participation that were encouraged by the presenter. Very well done."

    • "I have been to over 10 presentations. Best presenter thus far!

The Business Link, Edmonton and Calgary, Februray 2010

  • "Developing a Marketing Plan "
    • " Very Good! Many of the attendees used the word: Excellent !"

    - Andre Routhier, Team Leader. The Business Link

Your China Strategy Seminar, Edmonton, June 2009

  • "Your China Strategy"
    • "Just wanted to drop a note to say I very much enjoyed the session. I'm sure you will build an army of followers. I will certainly promote your expertise and value whenever I can."
    • "No one should be too busy not to attend your presentation."
    • "Thanks for the wonderful presentation and the information shared. My pleasure to know you and your business."

Emerging Business Leaders Speaker Series, Edmonton, June 2009

  • "China Is Your Future Business Partner"
    • "The best presentation we have had to date." , Organizer of series.

The Business Link, Edmonton and Calgary, June 2009

  • "Business Plan Boot Camp- Marketing Session"
    • "Excellent, dynamic, knowledgeable, enthusiastic. I get the sense, he truly enjoys leading this session and sharing his knowledge. Thank you."
    • "Great speaker & subject matter. The ideas in it were enlightening."
    • "Very valuable piece of advice. Information was structured and understandable, simple and great point to start my new business. Thank you."
    • "Excellent presentation: Don Norris had great examples, it was very knowledgeable. Pacing was perfect: lots of energy."
    • "It really helped out with where/how to evaluate my business. “eg: target market, consumers & competition.”
    • "Very informative and helpful. Fantastique … one of the better marketing sessions I have attended (and I have attended many). Great speaker, lots of experience."
    • "Very awakening and helpful for focusing."
    • "Went by fast, a lot of information to digest. Very informative."

Your China Strategy Seminar, Edmonton, May 2009

  • "Your China Strategy"
    • "A 'must attend' event for anyone who wants to learn more about doing business with China. The presentation was useful for people at all levels of business experience"
    • “You presented very well and certainly demonstrated that you have a level of expertise in the Chinese market. Well done!"

It's Not Business As Usual, Leadership Luncheon, Edmonton, April 2009

  • "China By The Numbers"
    • "Again, thank you for an unbelievable presentation today; your professional delivery was simply brilliant! "

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, July 2007

  • "Growing Effective Marketing Communications"
    • Certificate of Appreciation from Linda Pavelich: VP, Network Development

 

Past Guest Instructor Courses

NAIT: January, February, March, April 2010

  • Business Communications, Delegating and Team Building

    • "I was extremely impressed with the course facilitator, Don Norris."

    • "I enjoyed the course very much and I learned a great deal and I'm looking forward to putting it into practice."

    • "Instructor provided excellent information. He is friendly, speaks and uses many effective forms of teaching."

    • "Excellent instructor. Lots of fun. Kept class moving at a good pace."

    • "Don Norris is best instructor out of 8 SDC classes."

    • "Don is very knowledgeable about the class. I enjoyed the course and always look forward to any classes he may teach."

    • "Excellent course content--useful information I can use in and out of work. Excellent instructor--thanks again Don! Hope to see you in another one of my classes."

    • "Don is an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable and professional. Hope to have him as an instructor again. Great Job!"

    • "Don was an excellent instructor. It was a very good learning experience."

    • "Enjoyed course, Don is very knowledgeable, energetic and joy to listen to. Helpful hints. Great Job."

NAIT: January, April, October, November 2009

  • Marketing, Leadership, Communications, Delegating and Team Building
    • "Excellent Job!! I thoroughly enjoyed your instructing style."
    • "Great Job!. Great Course."
    • "This was the best course I have taken to date."
    • "Course was very organized and the atmosphere was good to allow participants to discuss."
    • "Very interesting. Very well done."
    • "Excellent instructor, Gets information across in a clear, concise fashion."
    • 'Enjoyed it thoroughly, very good instructor."
    • "Don Norris is a well-organised, engaged presenter. Really enjoyed this course of all taken so far."
    • "I would recommend Don to anyone. Great teacher."
    • "Enjoyed the course very much. learned a great deal and I am looking forward to putting it into practice."
    • "Don is an excellent instructor and it was a pleasure to take this course."
    • "I was extremely impressed with the course facilitator, Don Norris."

University of Alberta: April - May 2008

  • MBA Marketing Strategy Course
    • "I have really enjoyed your class. You are really on the right track, and have a lot to offer the MBA program. Your anecdotes and opinions are relevant and insightful. If you are interested in pursuing teaching - I would fully support the notion. Thanks for a challenging and interesting semester."
    • "Thank you for this course. I think it is extremely valuable for us to have the opportunity to be taught by practitioners. It is useful to have the theory corroborated by a professor's application of the concepts based on real world experiences in industry."
    • "First, I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the class. I have learned so much and I am glad I chose to take this course. I have found this course to be one of the best "laid out" and "easily implementable" courses that has added immediate impact and value. Thanks for bringing your experience and competence to this course - exceptional. It is easily seen that you have a passion for what you do. Thanks again Don for not only the opportunity to meet you but to learn from you."
    • "It was really informative session but I would say little short. Any ways being an engineer it was a new exposure to me and your style of teaching was also good."
    • "Thank you again for your insights and knowledge that you passed on throughout the class. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and have left with some valuable new information."
    • "Thank you very much, I hope to apply some of the learning in the near future."
    • "Thanks again and I really enjoyed the class. Have a great summer."
    • "Lastly, thank you for the class. I really enjoyed it. Wish we had more than 6 weeks as you have a tremendous amount of knowledge to pass along. I found it all came together in the end and you really drove home the overall intention of the marketing plan - "everything in the plan has to support your objectives".

NAIT: January, April, May, June, October, December 2008

  • Business Communications, Leadership, Productivity and Decision Making
    • "Instructor was very Knowledgeable and funny."
    • "Don did a great job on keeping the course flowing."
    • "Don was great teacher. Probably the best I've seen in the NAIT program so far. Made it interesting for us, it didn't feel like a prison."
    • "Don is a terrific instructor and very knowledgeable on the subject matter. I very much enjoyed this class and learned a lot!"
    • "Wonderful presentation Kept me interested the entire time!!"
    • "Very Good instructor!"
    • "Don is great, well educated instructor and made course very enjoyable."
    • "Awesome instructor had a blast was never bored."
    • "Very well organized class, learned a lot."
    • "Don is a Great Instructor!"
    • "Don was great, made sure we always understood before we continued to another topic."
    • "It is a good course and also instructor knowledge is very strong and his way of teaching is also good."

NAIT: November 2007

  • Business Leadership and Productivity
    • "Don is very professional. Great Job."
    • "Well Done!"
    • "Excellent use of class time, involving everyone's input is very successful."
    • Very interesting course. I really enjoyed this one."
    • Don Norris is an engaging instructor. SDC is a very worthwhile program."
    • "Great course for staff, need more. Great."