Testimonials

Deb Gilbertson:

Deb has deep insight and understanding of innovation and how to create systems that support it. A real enthusiasm for working with others and helping them make their business dreams a reality. Also a real willingness to help, and go the extra yard to deliver.

Lawrence Green
Venture Education Ltd
www.ventureeducation.co.nz

Deb Gilbertson is an amazing person/lecturer/mentor/friend, full of brilliant ideas. You will always get copious positive energy and optimism from her. She motivated me to work harder, dream at a higher level and to make things happen. That's what Deb does: she always makes things happen. Deb expanded my horizons through the intriguing lectures and wide range of stimulating workshops. I have learnt to value my own unique way of interpreting things and discovered how to look for ideal methods for getting on with people who are different to my way of thinking. She is passionate and determined in developing students to become future leaders, pushing us the extra mile to prove we have what it takes to succeed. I am so grateful for the opportunity of having her as one of my lecturers. She is a real inspiration, both on a personal and professional level. Huge thanks to you Deb!

Vincent Ralph Tan
Student, VUW, MNGT317 2004; contestant GEEbiz 2004; project director South East Asia GEE

Deb Gilbertson is one of those special educators who not only shares knowledge but allows you to put it into practice. She has given me the confidence to approach challenges with a flourish and with excitement. Being a part of her course has literally changed my life and given me a much better class of business degree - indeed I only wish that all my papers were like the management course Deb co-lectured. Deb appears, unlike many of her peers, to really enjoy teaching and she takes an active role in and out of class. She is one of the only lecturers who I have felt is more than just my lecturer; she is also a mentor and I hope a friend. I thoroughly recommend her to any other individual who is wanting not only to learn but to be taught by one of the best.

Giselle Scantlebury
Student, VUW, MNGT317 2005; contestant GEEbiz 2005; contest organiser GEE 2005