CPSE Welocomes Disney Institute to 2012 Excellence Conference

CHANTILLY, VA – (December 6, 2011)Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence, to the 2012 CPSE Excellence Conference in North Las Vegas on March 6, 2012. Sponsored by The Center for Public Safety Excellence, the event will allow area professionals to learn how a leader’s behaviors are instrumental in conveying values, guiding strategy and inspiring passion and interest among members.

“This is a great opportunity for fire and emergency services professionals to participate in a Disney Institute experience at the 2012 CPSE Excellence Conference,” said Jeff James, vice president for Disney Institute. “It’s a day of Disney training that will offer dozens of easy-to-implement, proven ideas that can help transform an organization. The program is as appropriate for project managers and intact work teams as it is for leaders and senior executives.”

Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence gives participants the chance to explore proven Disney leadership philosophies that encourage values that produce results and are fundamental for organizations to grow and succeed.

“In an era where every community and fire and emergency service organization is facing economic challenges, and competing for available budget dollars, strong leadership is essential,” James said. “This program is made for businesses looking to build a passionate workforce dedicated to delivering products and services that exceed customer expectations.”

The 2012 CPSE Excellence Conference includes exciting daily keynote speakers, the Disney Institute program, and sixteen other mini workshops to choose from, delivered over four days, March 6-9, 2012. Conference registration is $675 per person if registration is made by December 31, 2011. Registration after December 31, 2011 is $700. For more information or to register, go to the CPSE website at www.publicsafetyexcellence.org.

About Disney Institute

One of the most recognized names in professional development, Disney Institute travels the world offering engaging seminars, workshops and presentations, as well as fully customized programming. Immersive learning experiences are also offered at Disney destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, enabling participants to go behind the scenes and see firsthand how business theory drives operational excellence. The Disney Institute client roster includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a wide range of small businesses, non-profits and government agencies.

To learn more, please visit www.disneyinstitute.com, www.facebook.com/disneyinstitute, www.twitter.com/disneyinstitute, or call 321-939-4600.

About Center for Public Safety Excellence

The Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. (CPSE) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1996 to award accreditation to fire and emergency service agencies and to pursue scientific research and education in the public interest. In 2000, credentialing was developed to facilitate the professional development and career planning for fire and emergency service personnel.

The Center for Public Safety Excellence primary concentration is on accreditation and credentialing models for the fire and emergency services.

The accreditation model identifies contemporary behaviors and processes expected of credible fire and emergency service agencies, and which if adopted, will help an agency provide and maintain optimal levels of service to their community. The credentialing model elevates and sustains the professional standards for those persons responsible for managing and delivering essential fire and emergency services.

The Center for Public Safety Excellence conducts workshops and publishes materials specifically designed to achieve and maintain a continuous path for quality improvement for both fire and emergency service agencies and personnel. CPSE has a technical advisor program to help the fire and emergency service community meet the changing public expectations in respect to measuring the effectiveness and cost of delivering essential fire and emergency services.

To learn more please visit www.publicsafetyexcellence.org or call 866-866-2324.

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