Business Testimonials

It is with great pleasure that I am writing this letter of reference on behalf of J.W. Wiley, President, Xamining Diversity. As the Associate Director, Human Resources for Wyeth Research, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with J.W. in his role as a consultant on our corporate Diversity initiative. We have worked together for the past two years and I was able to observe his significant presentation, interpersonal, negotiation and project management skills. He has consistently been viewed as a subject matter expert, educator and consultant for Wyeth Research. J.W. has been able to take a concept of diversity that was embedded in our organization and demonstrate to us a need to become more open-minded and broadbased in the application of the ongoing process of inclusion and pluralism. What we received was an experience that he calls diversity enlightenment, but what I believe was a starting point on an adventure for our employees. The response by employees was refreshing. Over 92% of our employees admitted learning something from the program and an amazing 83% their views and perspective of the topic. I cannot give J.W. any stronger recommendation than to say that if I have an issue related to diversity, interpersonal conflict or interpersonal communications, he will be the first person that I would consider contacting for help. --Kent Eldridge Associate Director, Human Resources, Wyeth Research, Chazy and Rouses Point, NY
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your outstanding presentation at our Employee Opening Meeting in August 2006. What a way to open the fall semester! Employees are still referring to different segments of the presentation. You enlightened us on the power of words and how important it is to choose the appropriate ones. Awareness of how others may feel about the language we use was another important lesson in your presentation. A positive influence is always welcome and appreciated. I would highly recommend you and your presentation to any employer and will positively respond when any inquiries are made. We would be pleased to invite you again for another presentation. --Donna Matkoski, Manager, Human Resources, Sodexho Campus Services, Plattsburgh State University
The Department of the Treasury celebrated Diversity Week during June 4-8, 2001. I want to thank you for your Diversity Enlightenment Session. 25 people were in attendance and actively participated. It was well received by those attending and was effective in making our employees aware of Diversity. --Diane Brockway, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Champlain, NY
As a City Councilor for the City of Plattsburgh I’m quite aware of how essential it is for our city’s public servants to conduct themselves with respect and humanity for others, at all times; on and off the job. However, for most that social adeptness and understanding needs fostering and because our police officers, firefighters, and EMT’s, are often seen as and called on to be leaders and mentors in the communities in which they live and work, I felt it critical that they participate in at least one of the Diversity Enlightenment (D.E.) Sessions. I want to thank J.W. Wiley and his staff for giving our city employees the opportunity to have, what are frequently difficult and uncomfortable, conversations in a safe environment; often infused with humor and compassion. I know that his D.E. greatly impacted, for the better, those in attendance. Thank you. --Amy Valentine, City Councilor, Plattsburgh, NY
On behalf of Girl Scouts of the North Country, thank you for the opportunity you provided for our staff to talk to you about diversity. We left your presentation with a clarification of what diversity and acceptance truly means. We look forward to continued discussions with you and your staff. --Renee L. Marking, PR Director, Girl Scouts of the North Country, Plattsburgh, NY

Previous XD clients include: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Chazy, NY; Pace University, NYC; Paul Smiths College, NY; Excelsior College, NY; UVM, VT; Bombardier Corp., NYC; City of Seattle, WA; and Princeton Junior Scholars, NJ

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