Here's what the press, and client companies that have experienced SOAR say about the process:

“One of the innovative tools Parkland has created is the SOAR Corporate Body Scan. We were proud to partner with Parkland to develop the Non-Profit version. This approach has already produced runaway results in the corporate world, and we anticipate the same for the non-profit sector.” Read more: Ogden-Post

“ . . . your insight helped us to identify the challenges we face with our company culture as we navigate several key transitions. . . We understand that the work to be done will take time, but the roadmap that resulted from the SOAR™ event will help to guide us as we press forward.” Read more: Tread Corporation

"SOAR identified meaningful, timely and useful information that has enhanced Westfield Banks focus. It was money and time well spent." Read more: Westfield Bank

"Very valuable . . . Identified opportunities to improve that we were 'blind' to . . . more focused & motivated . . . Excellent tool" Read more: General Chemical

"Intellectually rigorous & honest . . . Clear consensus . . . Gives us direction. . . .Prioritizing activities necessary to improve . . . Immediate return on investment" Read more: Chardon Rubber

"Got us to face up to our strengths and weaknesses . . . Allowed us to learn & grow . . . Much more powerful than traditional consultative approach . . . We owned the analysis . . . Much more energized management team"
Read more: Ericson

"A diagnosis of the company which was utilized to benchmark the company against others . . . Focuses on possibilities while addressing issues in a very straightforward manner, aligning the Board and management to take appropriate action.” Read more: Thomas Roller-Ideal

"Stimulating and productive from many perspectives . . . Helped to sharpen focus on other areas where we can be better . . . Allowed all of the Team to look at the business differently and to openly see how all areas interrelate . . . A very good team building event.” Read more: Landmark Plastic

"We have been extremely pleased with the results . . . our monthly shipments have increased more than 25% per month during the past six months. I highly recommend The Parkland Group and a SOAR event to any company that wishes to improve their bottom line performance." Read more: Libra Industries

Libra did a follow-up SOAR event one year later – read their reaction as they measured their progress since the initial SOAR event – Read more: Libra Industries