"I've seen Derrick present twice nationally, and he's got new and more exciting things to talk about. I will continue to recommend him to speak to future organizations."
- Vickie Wenzel, VPO
Target Commericial Interiors
"Derrick did his usual splendid job in speaking to a room full of architects at our AIA Wisconsin annual convention. He is always capable of connecting well with the audience and they listened
carefully to his every word. He just has a way of making people comfortable yet challenged and ready for the ever-changing world. Derrick's message is simple, straight-forward and easily
understood...a testament tohis ability to connect one-on-one regardless ofthe size of the group. Thanks for a job very well done!"
- James Gersich, Principal
Dimension IV
"Derrick did a great job with his message and delivery. I appreciate his straight forward,
comfortable approach and delivery...very down to earth."
- Lisa Arington, President & CEO
Shared Medical Devices
Question-Based Planning Book
A Repentant MBA leads a jargon-free revolution against the inefficient, ineffective, and frustrating tyranny of "strategic planning". -- more -->
Derrick is a Principal of Van Mell Associates. He's worked with large and small firms in healthcare, service,
health sciences, manufacturing and distribution, finance and the non-profit sector. Derrick has a BA in Economics, an MBA and an MA.
Question-Based Business Planning -
Derrick introduces Question-Based Planning; a plain-English approach to planning that upends any sense of what traditional planning used to be with asking good tough questions first.
Strategically Addicted Clinic -
A deadly serious workshop for business overdosed on the semantics of outdated strategic planning. It's time to create and implement great ideas for successful and satisfying work.
Buildings Matter to Business - A highlight of great buildings that matter for business that Derrick has written about in his column "Buildings Matter" for the Capital Region Business Journal.
Goodman Community Center - This is the story of a community planning, financing, and executing the successful renovation of a 100-year-old factory into a showcase project.
