What is it that IPI does exactly?
IPI leads and facilitates interactive workshops in leadership, management and communications for law enforcement, civic organizations and the corporate sector. Workshops are interactive and based on the adult learning model. There is limited lecture time. The adult learning model has proven to be much more effective than lecture based learning alone. Participants experience and get involved in processes and exercises that have a direct and meaningful link to the workplace thereby facilitating positive changes in behavior.
When did IPI start?
April of 2007
How many participants are there in a class?
Up to 40 maximum. The minimum is 25 unless prior arrangements are made.
How long are the workshops?
Anywhere from ½ day to 3-days depending on the workshop.
Are these workshops ‘cookie cutter’ events?
No. Although some of the same exercises may be used, IPI modifies each workshop to the particular needs of the organization or agency. IPI also creates and facilitates custom workshops.
Who does the class target?
In law enforcement, first time supervisors (sergeants and corporals) will especially benefit from all aspects of the workshops although seasoned sergeants, lieutenants, captains and other command staff have found IPI workshops to be ‘refreshing’, ‘insightful’ and ‘engaging’. (see What People Are Saying)
In the civic and corporate sectors, first time managers, middle management and executive level employees benefit for the same reasons. People are people are people!
Do you mix command staff in the workshops or are they all the same rank?
We typically have a mix of officers in every workshop including people from dispatch, admin and corrections. We have also conducted workshops strictly for one rank.
For non-law enforcement workshops and executive retreats we have typically have all managers or in the case of executive retreats, all Senior Staff/C-suite executives.
Do we receive training credit for these workshops?
Yes. All IPI law enforcement workshops are accredited and participants receive training hours for attending and passing the requirements. There is no accreditation for civic or corporate workshops at this point.
What is Kumbaya and why is it featured in the ‘not permitted’ icon?
LOL. It’s more of a joke than anything else. Our training and facilitation philosophy does not lend itself to holding hands, closing eyes swaying back and forth while we sing Kumbaya and expect all of our problems to go away! We believe in applying practical and proven strategies that will get results. We are not against connecting spiritually but can we get some real work done first? 
When will Norby’s book ‘Death to Kumbaya’ be out?
By March of 2011 although there will be plenty of previews on this website and www.deathtokumbaya.com before the release date.
What is meant by a FBINAA discount?
IPI supports the FBINA (FBI National Academy) and its associates. Any one having a yellow brick is entitled to a 10% discount taken at the time of paymentt or invoice for any of our law enforcement workshops.
Are fees for your workshops reimbursable?
Depends. Some state agencies are set up to reimburse tuition for IPI workshops either on a group (hosting agency) or individual basis. Please check with your local or state P.O.S.T. Board for more information.