Testimonials

"I have attended and participated in a number of workshops dealing with change and transition. This was one of the better ones! The materials, readings, group exercises, and projects were well organized and timed and very pertinent to all course objectives. They were fun and encouraged and stimulated thought and communication. All instructors were open, and very willing to listen to us - individually and as a group. For me, it was three days away from the office well spent."
-Peter Sepe, Personnel Officer, USDA Forest Service, Newton Square, PA

"I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the class given by Vilma Colón. The class was very helpful and Ms. Colón was an outstanding instructor. Her energy and dedication was quite evident in the way she prepared and orchestrated the class. The information and techniques taught by Ms. Colón, will, I'm sure, help me in my future employment with the Federal Government. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this class. I think that more classes, like this one, taught by Transition Matters would be of great help to the Federal workforce."
-Thomas Norris, NARA, in an email sent to the Director of Training at National Archives

"The GREAT MAP® workshop was thought-provoking and helpful in re-focusing my career and life's direction. You were described as a real dynamo and you are! I also discovered a very caring, inspiring and fun individual. You obviously have a heart for helping others to discover their real source of satisfaction, not just to 'find a job.' My appreciation for you and that perspective is difficult to put into words."
-K. McLees, a former FDIC employee

"I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how fortunate I felt to be a part of your seminar. I truly believe if we had the opportunity to be part of this at the time we were told of our dismissal, our transition would be further ahead, and the emotional impact would not have been as drastic. The information and worksheets were great, but the most important part of this was the human interaction: the examples, the words of encouragement and the ability to see others 'in the same boat', and realize we're really o.k. I think you did an excellent job putting together the workshop! It was two very productive days."
-A GREAT MAP® participant, a former J.C. Penny's employee

"Your development of Introduction to Employee Development has turned out to be an excellent course. Much of its improved quality is a result of the work you did to not only improve the format significantly but also contribute to a richer mix of content."
-Dr. Basil Deming, USDA Graduate School

"The facilitators' knowledge of the material and enthusiasm was outstanding."
-A Change Agent workshop participant

"I gained a lot yesterday from your training session and am glad you invited me. Just for starters, thanks for the: 1) Stimulation; 2) Creativity; 3) Motivation; 4) Information; 5) Practicality; 6) Illustration; and 7) and the warm welcome!"
-T. Fried, Career Counselor

"The instructors both have extensive government experience. This helped me to learn what managers in government look for when seeking individuals for new positions. It was an excellent class. The trainers were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject."
-"How to Find a Job in the Federal Sector" workshop participant

"The instructors extensive knowledge and experience of the human resources area lent credibility to the HR Consulting workshop. They were very enthusiastic and high energy. Their variety of teaching techniques, i.e., videos, case studies, interactive exercises kept the momentum going. It proved to be a true learning experience. The action plan, in the final portion of the workshop, was an excellent way of the participants carrying back a plan to start making a difference in the workplace."
-A HR Consulting participant, Defense Finance and Accounting Service

"As a person who has been involved in labor management relations since 1982, I truly enjoyed the training model. The training incorporated the various methods of how adults learn best; it kept my attention for four days! Vilma Colon and her Associate Trainer Lynda Poll have a marvelous style! They were thorough, informative, sensitive and even funny! As a person who has been involved in training for almost twenty years, I was happily impressed."
-R. Mayne, a participant in the IPMA Competency Model training

"Thanks so much, Vilma. You and Lynda did a fabulous job. My boss said I looked so happy and so up when I returned to the office today. She was so right! I shared about what we had done the last two days - told her a little bit about your organization plus shared the "Moses" article with her. When I told her about it, she wanted a copy immediately."
-R. Lucero, SBA, a participant in the Change Agent workshop

"Your Merit Systems workshop was truely inspiring. It made me think of the responsibilities that I have as a supervisor and the need to "walk the talk" and ensure fairness."
-A DFAS participant in Limestone, Maine