Dave Gerber, President of Synergy Development & Training, is a conflict management expert; a highly professional and proven speaker, trainer and coach dedicated to your organization’s success!

"Dave Gerber Falls into the top 1% of all speakers I have ever seen. I was so impressed with Dave's performance and process that I was delighted to join his efforts on the advisory board!"

--Dave Maurer, PMP, VP, Axiom Resource Management

Dave has helped individuals and organizations of all sizes; from Fortune 50 to Small Business, Dave makes an impact that provides immediate value and return on investment.

Dave has helped organizations:

• Energize events with innovative keynote speeches
• Manage individual and organizational conflict resolution strategies
• Design and deliver customized professional development training material (i.e. conflict management training, leadership development, negotiation skills training)
• Provide C-suite/leadership coaching to increase effectiveness & heighten performance
• Use workplace conflict mediations and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options
• Facilitate difficult conversations, team coaching, team building and team retreats
• Increase effectiveness, motivation, accountability and the bottom line!!

Learn more about how Dave can help meet your needs, at the pace of now!  (703) 752-7588

Here's What Clients are Saying About Dave Gerber's Keynotes:

"Dave Gerber's passionate delivery and relevant information resonated with me, as it did for nearly 100 others in attendance at his recent 'On Fire Leadership' seminar at the Washington DC PMI Chapter. His high energy, effective and memorable use of humor and certainly, the exceptional content of his presentation made for a most impressive training experience. He understands the world of work, and more specifically, the world of project management. His integration of fresh approaches to success within the context of projects will prove most useful to me immediately and in the future. I was so impressed with our training day that I am looking forward to hiring Dave for two events of my own in 2009!"

-- Sandi Redman, Project Manager, NTCA

"Best presentation and training in 39 years of civil service!"

--   Remaining Anonymous, Colonel in the US Air Force

"Dave Gerber exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Our packed conference had 110 professionals that were fully engaged, in appreciation of valuable training and entertained for the 4 hours he spoke. Dave is one of the best presenters and trainers I have seen in my 44+ year experience in the industry, with conference attendance and as a board member. Not only can he present extremely well, his content knowledge is extensive and his passion seemed unlimited. Dave would be a great asset to any conference, convention, workshop or training seminar!"

-- Fred Klein, President, TRI STATE ASHI

"Thank you very much for your great efforts over the past month. The motivational presentation was great. The feedback from the team, including our top senior management was very positive. I was pleased that the CEO and the International Coordinator visiting from Italy were very positive. I greatly appreciated your help and the presentation itself!"

-- Matt Showan, Marketing Manager, Maccaferri

"Dave Gerber immediately made an impression on our staff. His motivational style and ability to simplify internal conflict within business development was impressive, effective and original!"

-- Chris Waddell, CFP, Division Manager of Waddell and Reed

"I hired Dave for the position specifically because of my confidence in his ability to design and deliver successful programs!"

-- Joseph Roy, High School Principal, Springfield Township School District in Pennsylvania

"Dave's strong basis in knowing the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of personalities, moods, motivations, ethnicities, cultures, intellectual capacities, and life experiences allowed him to create and present a powerfully important program. Dave has so much to offer and I would strongly encourage any school or business leader to engage his unique abilities and human presence in the effort to build better work--and better-working--communities!"

-- Ed Molush, Master Teacher, Cheltenham School District in Pennsylvania

"Not only is Mr. Gerber very knowledgeable about his content areas, he establishes excellent rapport with participants. His motivational, positive style encourages others, ideas and strategies that have immediate application. Dave brings more energy and life into his work than any other instructor I have ever experienced!"

-- Joyce Ness, Director of Continuing Professional Education, MCIU, 2004