"I have been connected with The Learning Forum for many years. I, and others, have benefited from their expansive network and ability to bring smart people together to talk about top issues." - Colgate Palmolive   

“I found the Innovation Council incredibly insightful, inspiring and encouraging.  I was thrilled to participate, add value and be a thought-leader on behalf of Google.  Thank you for inviting us to this organization and we look forward to future collaboration!”  -  Google

"The Learning Forum  manages to bring to your attention new trends and developments.  The Council very effectively works with you in helping you understand their implications and possible value-add for your own business."  - Allianz

"These networks extend into several domains.  The Learning Forum is very good at seeing potential links between problems you may have, and how other organizations have addressed or solved that problem."  - Hallmark Cards

 “Brian is a Grand Attractor and a Grand Connector. His areas of expertise include Innovation, Knowledge Management and Leadership. He is a trusted colleague and friend.”  - Steelcase

“Brian is a tremendous knowledge management professional. He is at his best when he's connecting people from diverse fields and helping them maximize their potential.”

- US Army

"Brian's organization sponsors an Innovation Council which meets three times a year to explore issues that are common among innovation practitioners. Our meetings are varied, surprising, and always useful. How he manages to wrangle the resources and make new connections never fails to impress me." - Watson Wyatt

"I am a new member of Brian's Innovation Council. By the end of the first meeting I attended, I had met kindred spirits, been inspired, added several books to my reading list, and couldn't wait to put the next meeting on my calendar. I particularly appreciated the free exchange of ideas, the willingness to share "warts and all" and the wonderful feeling that participation in this council will yield friendship, support, and a great problem-solving resource - at and between the meetings.”  -  Plantronics

Their work in creating the Workforce Planning Council has been extremely valuable in bringing together professionals from other large organizations with experts to move this discipline forward. I have found the persistence and facilitation skills to be exceptional."  - Microsoft