New York Police Department Executives Experience The Power of Acknowledgment
Renowned Author Spreads Message of Acknowledgment as Potent Communication Tool through Worldwide Speaking and Training Engagements.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 27, 2009 -- Judith W. Umlas, author of The Power of Acknowledgment (IIL Publishing, New York), has embarked on a series of high-profile speaking engagements and workshops teaching acknowledgment as a communication tool and as a means to motivate and inspire employees and teams at a time when it is critical for organizations to do more with less.
Captain Daniel E. Sosnowik, Commanding Officer, Executive Development Section, NYPD, (right) presents Judith W. Umlas, author of The Power of Acknowledgment, with a Certificate of Appreciation.
An experienced trainer and speaker, Umlas aims to draw even the most reticent into lively exchanges that can profoundly and permanently alter them. Most recently she led a half-day workshop for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as part of the agency's Executive Development Program.
Captain Daniel E. Sosnowik, Commanding Officer, Executive Development Section, NYPD, expressed his appreciation to Umlas for bringing her message to the executives of the agency. "I was struck not only by the powerful lessons it conveys, but by the lasting impression it made on my own behavior, both in and out of the workplace, when I initially took the course," he said. "In a world where simple appreciation of the value of others is not expressed nearly enough, The Power of Acknowledgment teaches us the meaning of authentic recognition, and the very real benefits that accrue to those who learn this important skill."
This string of engagements is an expansion of the acclaimed book The Power of Acknowledgment in which Umlas unleashes the concept of an Age of Acknowledgment that reveals to readers the benefits of acknowledging each other in a profound, authentic and heartfelt way. She divulges her own experiences through the use of engaging storytelling, thus illustrating how to acknowledge people for their humanity, accomplishments, talents, contributions, and commitment. As a result, readers quickly grasp the impact on both giver and receiver.
In her most recent engagement, Umlas led NYPD executive officers in laying a foundation for an action plan to promote a culture of acknowledgment within the agency, building a work atmosphere that boosts loyalty, engagement, and cooperation and fosters healthy exchange with the public.
"The NYPD executives were open and eager to absorb the message of the workshop and it became clear that each participant was committed to bringing the positive influence of acknowledgment to other NYPD staff and all that they touch," said Umlas. "Bringing this concept to the NYPD was an honor and a privilege and I am confident that they will establish a culture of appreciation that extends beyond the agency and directly into the communities they serve."
In addition to the NYPD, Umlas has recently led workshops at a host of high-profile organizations and events, including:
-Civil Rights Regional Directors' Roundtable for the US Department of Justice with attendees from Housing & Urban Development, Department of Education, US Attorney's Office, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-The World Bank
-The Westervelt Company
-Mundo Brazil Project Management Soft Skills Conference
-SABA Regional User Group Meeting
-T-Systems, which licensed a virtual program on The Power of Acknowledgment for all new leaders to attend
-Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs Conflicts Resolution Program
-Hofstra University Lifelong Learning Program
-University of Maryland University College Graduate Conflict Resolution Program
-PMI Rochester Chapter's Professional Development Day, Keynote Speech
Upcoming engagements include a presentation at the 2009 PMI Global Congress, "Cutting Edge Advances in the Utilization of a Timeless Tool, The Power of Acknowledgment, for Immediate Breakthrough Results on Project Teams," a presentation at People 2009, the Saba Global Summit, and weekly virtual sessions on The Power of Acknowledgment that are often attended by hundreds of people around the globe (http://www.iil.com/webinars).
Judith W. Umlas is available to visit organizations worldwide to meet with teams and employees to develop a custom Acknowledgment Action Plan. All participants will engage in individual and group exercises and will work extensively with the author to transform their professional and personal lives. For more information, email Shelly Cohen at shelly.cohen@iil.com, or call +1-212-515-5183.
IIL's mission is to embody its three key values - Intelligence, Integrity, and Innovation - in empowering individuals and organizations to advance their skills and abilities, increase collective knowledge and capabilities, and operate more efficiently and effectively.
For information regarding IIL's products, services, curriculum, and free webinars, visit http://www.iil.com.
About Judith W. Umlas
Judith W. Umlas is the publisher of IIL Publishing, New York and is the Sr. Vice President of Learning Innovations at International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL). She is also Director/Secretary of Small Companies United for Global Disaster Relief, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. She has worked in television production, marketing, and corporate business development for 30 years, at CBS, PBS cable television and IIL. Her writing credits include articles published in Working Woman magazine, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and many other newspapers and magazines. She speaks on The Power of Acknowledgment all over the world. For more information, visit http://www.iil.com/poa.
About International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL)
International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL) is a global leader in professional training and comprehensive consulting services in the areas of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, PRINCE2®, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Office Project and Project Server, and Lean Six Sigma. In addition to its many course offerings, productivity tools, and professional certification pathways, IIL leads the way in customized course development. Its Many Methods of Learning™ enable IIL companies in more than 18 major countries around the world to deliver innovative, effective, and consistent training solutions via a variety of learning platforms (traditional classroom, virtual classroom and on-demand training). IIL is an IIBA endorsed education provider, a PMI® charter global registered education provider, a member of PMI's Silver Alliance Circle member, and PMI's Corporate Council. For more information and free webinars visit http://www.iil.com or call 800-325-1533. Also visit the IIL Knowledge portal at http://www.allPM.com.
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