“Rick was the Consummate Pro! The very embodiment of what a “Great” consultant can do for an organization. Rick was fantastic on so many levels and he did a fabulous job. He really was 1. Spot on and very involved! 2.Personable and accommodating 3.Sooooo Helpful ! 4. Understanding of some of our sensitive internal politics and essential to underscoring some of our critical internal concerns. I was totally honest as I told him when we shook hands at the finish, I will unhesitatingly recommend his services to anyone in any organization if they want the best with easily recognized results.” Ric Lichtwardt, University of Tennessee
• "I've learned a great deal from Rick about both the theory behind sound project management and its practical application to business and technical projects. His passion for the subject matter is truly contagious, helping others understand the benefits of doing it the right way - the first time." Dave Keyes, Sr. Vice President, Protective Life Corporation
• "Rick is very well schooled in the theory of Professional Project Management, but it is his practical application of the theory that makes him a valuable contributor. He skillfully blended the theory with the business needs to lead a project that was on time, on budget and one that met all of our expectations." John Jung, SVP and CIO, Alfa Insurance
• "Rick exemplifies Project Management! His theory and practical approach to Project Management comes from many years of project experience for Fortune 500 companies. I personally have had the pleasure of working for Rick on many projects and can truly say that his theories work!" Tony Webster, PMP, Sr. Project Manager, Colonial Properties and Trust
• "Rick is not only knowledgeable about Project Management, but he is also very passionate about it. Working with him was very enlightening and provided ideas that I continue to use on every project that I manage. Rick addresses Project Management topics and concepts in a way that makes them FUN and shares them in ways that are engaging and motivating." Brad McCann, PMP, IS Project Manager, Alfa Insurance Company
• "I met Rick on the first day of a new project and he immediately provided guidance and leadership to organize his team to complete an aggressive time line project. His "all in" attitude and constant communication was one of the reasons for our friendship and project success." David Mize, Vice President, Director of Development and Architecture, Synovus Financial Corporation
• "Rick's approach brings humanity to project management. His point of view that the Iron Triangle components (cost - time - scope) rest on customer satisfaction and his position "Do not lie" emphasize the criticality of putting people first when executing projects. Rick's use of Microsoft Project to evaluate schedule risk is unique and brings life to communicating reality to project stake holders." Paul Crigler, Instructor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Business, Dept. of Accounting and Information Systems.
• "Rick has a lot of experience managing projects and has shared many of his ideas and practices with us. He has "hit home" on several topics that were meaningful to our members and has had a lot of impact on our Chapter." Karen Threlkeld, Former President - PMI Birmingham Chapter.
• "Rick's vast experience combined with his zeal for operational harmony has inevitably led him to provide us with this insight to his many lessons learned. It offers a refreshing look at project management for the masses from a real world perspective." Cary Blaes, Wealth Management Technology Manager, AmSouth Bank
• "Rick is a visionary who recognizes the value in appropriate project management to achieve goals. He knows how to break down the "dream" goal into manageable and reasonable goals. He is committed to successful project completion." Joan Wright, Director, Success by 6
• "Rick is a genius at project management! Clients he works with cannot say enough about his expertise." Mary Margeret Pruett, Business Services Optimization, CA
• "Rick's knowledge of project management theory and application is sound and his passion evident from his enthusiasm. His specific contributions to our company's project management initiatives have been successful due to his knowledge in project management as well as his business management skills including evaluating current company knowledge status and then targeting deliverables for creating and improving desired skills." Hank Belcher, VP - Operations, Signature Homes
• "Rick is the most passionate PM I know. He has a rare combination of a cheerleading personality with a fine-tuned attention to detail. These characteristics have led to his success as a PM." Don Delashaw, PMI-Birmingham
• "We've all inherited projects that have one foot in the grave however Rick's practical method on saving those troubled projects is truly brilliant. His real life accounts are more than entertaining. By following his tried and true processes you are guaranteed success!" Corrie Sigler, Project Manager, Saks Incorporated
• "I had the pleasure of working with Rick on a project to deploy an EPM Solution at Healthways. Rick gained immediate respect from the project team and stakeholders with his confident and enthusiastic attitude. He quickly became an invaluable part of the project team and was a key contributor to the successful implementation of Clarity within Healthways. I have also had the opportunity to hear Rick speak at a local PMI Chapter luncheon and I am very impressed with his public speaking abilities. Rick is a nice blend of knowledge and experience with a great fun loving personality. It was a joy working next to him." Melanie Chase, Sr. Project Manager, Healthways
• "I highly recommend Rick Morris. Rick implemented Clarity successfully at Jefferson County, and it has set the stage for the Program Management Office to perform. Rick's knowledge of project management provided instant credibility to our implementation, and he was able to customize solutions to fit the needs of our department." Gleen Johnson, Sr. Project Manager, Jefferson County, AL
• "I had the privilege of working with Rick on a PPM solution implementation. Of all the solution consultants I've worked with over the years, this was the first time I worked with someone who was a subject matter expertise not only in the technology space, but in the practice of Project Management and could balance both of these in order to achieve results. He served as a thought partner with us, helped us overcome whatever challenge came our way, and built wonderful relationships with everyone in our organization he interacted with. He practices a high level of professional integrity, is a great speaker, and can quickly and effectively translate business needs into a solution that WORKS. I look forward to bringing Rick back for additional services and would be happy to provide anyone recommendations for his work!" Lori Hagewood, PPM Solution Owner, Healthways
• "Rick Morris is an unquestionable professional with broad expertise on Clarity Implementations, he truly is a mentor and we did learn a lot from his experience and contributions to our company." Carlos Camino, Clarity Support Owner, CEMEX
• "Rick is an outstanding advocate for Project Management with a real passion for what he does. His knowledge and experience, as well as excellent communication skills, have made him a great mentor and trainer to me. Those qualities along with his willingness to help in any situation make him a business partner that stands out among all the others."
Grady Trammell, Project Manager, Collateral Mortgage
• "Rick is one of the best in the field. He cares for his associates – whether they be customers or colleagues, and does what is right to achieve the best results for his customer. Rick dives deep to resolve issues and consistently delivers on time. He is a proactive partner, focused at improving not only issues at hand, but also the industry as a whole. He is never too busy to assist a colleague. I have often received calls from Rick while he was driving from one location to another, spending road thought time on issues that did not belong to him. I would recommend Rick for any position within the Industry."
Shelly Atwell-Vasko, Sr. Program Manager, Projects, Inc.
• "Rick is well versed in Project Management. He is a very god project manager and makes sure his clients achieve results on time and under budget. He is a very good trainer and brings great energy and enthusiasm to his classes." Kris Sham, VP of Project Management and Compliance, The Bon Ton Stores, Inc.
• "The primary attributes I'm looking for in a consultant are - Accuracy, Attitude, Quality and Knowledge - Rick possesses an abundance of each of these - and - with all of those – you receive an energy level that is hard to match!" Robbe Mahaffey, IT Manager, Southern Farm Bureau Insurance
• "Rick truly is a great guy and is an enjoyable person with whom to work. His high energy level is contagious. His deep knowledge of (in our case) MS Project was particularly helpful. He has my unqualified support and recommendation." Gary Weatherly, IS Director, Alabama Department of Education