--- title: "Unlocking Culture Innovation: How ACI's PEW-i Credential Program Energizes Your Workforce" description: With ACI’s Positive Energy Workplace Initiative™ (PEW-i) Credential Program, your workforce is empowered to learn and embrace the IEP Method® and build a culture that sustainably nurtures innovation, performance, and well-being. image: https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/TEMPLATE%20Email%20Header%20Designs%20(4).png --- [![Active_choices_horiz_wh (1)](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Active_choices_horiz_wh%20(1).png "Active_choices_horiz_wh (1)")](http://www.activechoices.com/) - [ABOUT ACI](https://activechoices.com/about/) - [OUR COMPANY](https://activechoices.com/about/) - [THOUGHT LEADERSHIP](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/) - [CULTURE & ENERGY INSIGHTS](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/) - [ACI IN THE MEDIA](https://activechoices.com/media/) - [CLIENTS & TESTIMONIALS](https://activechoices.com/about/clients/) - [THE IEP METHOD®](https://activechoices.com/iepmethod/) - [IEP METHODOLOGY](https://activechoices.com/iepmethod/) - [IEP METHOD® TRAINING](https://activechoices.com/work-with-us/#training) - [INTRO TO THE IEP METHOD®](https://activechoices.com/introtoiep/) - [IEP METHOD® FOR TEAMS](https://activechoices.com/team-iep/) - [IEP METHOD® IMMERSION](https://activechoices.com/iep-performance-immersion/) - [SPEAKING](https://activechoices.com/speaking/) - [KEYNOTE SPEAKING](https://activechoices.com/speaking/) - [BOOKS & GUIDES](https://activechoices.com/writing/) - [CONTAGIOUS YOU](https://activechoices.com/contagious-you/) - [CONTAGIOUS CULTURE](https://activechoices.com/contagious-culture/) - [THE LEADER YOU WILL BE](https://activechoices.com/lywb) - [IEP SURVIVAL GUIDE](https://activechoices.com/writing/#survivalguide) - [PRESS KIT](https://activechoices.com/contact/press-kit/) - [WORK WITH US](https://activechoices.com/work-with-us/) - [PRIVATE WORK WITH ANESE](https://activechoices.com/consulting/) - [KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS](https://activechoices.com/speaking/) - [IEP METHOD® TRAINING](https://activechoices.com/work-with-us/#training) - [MEMBERSHIPS](https://activechoices.com/memberships/) - [PRESENCE & IMPACT COMMUNITY](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/presence-subscription) - [PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP](https://community.activechoices.com/plans/1963254?bundle_token=08fde9318f4afab26ea82a9cb1ad6534&utm_source=manual) - [SHOP](https://activechoices.com/store) - [CONTACT US](https://activechoices.com/contact/) - [MEMBER LOGIN](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/community.activechoices.com) Search - [![Follow Anese on YouTube](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Images/youtube_2.png)](http://www.youtube.com/anesecavanaugh) - [![Follow IEP Method on Facebook](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/IEPMethod) - [![Follow Anese on Twitter](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/anesecavanaugh) # The Positive Energy Workplace ![](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/TEMPLATE%20Email%20Header%20Designs%20(4).png) August 9, 2023  by [Jenny Wiley](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/author/jenny-wiley) # Unlocking Culture Innovation: How ACI's PEW-i Credential Program Energizes Your Workforce Is your organization looking to create a positive and thriving work environment that fuels innovation and inspires your employees to perform at their best?   By tapping into ACI’s [Positive Energy Workplace Initiative™ (PEW-i) Credential Program](https://activechoices.com/credentials/), your organization and workforce are empowered to learn and embrace the IEP Method® and build a culture that sustainably nurtures innovation, performance, and well-being.   Pursuing organizational credentials through PEW-i provides immediate benefits for your workforce AND a future-forward strategy for your company culture, especially since the criteria is centered around the IEP Methodology. By focusing on quality intentions, energy, and presence for each employee, it empowers everyone to contribute to the success and impact of a company’s mission and goals.   Here are three energizing outcomes to envision when your organization begins the IEP Method journey and completes credentialing: 1. **Foster Workplace Pride, Collaboration, and Productivity**Earning your Certification as a Positive Energy Workplace builds a sense of community and pride among your workforce. It reinforces your company's mission, vision, and values, creating internal alignment and a shared sense of purpose. As your employees witness the positive changes resulting from the IEP Method, they will feel more motivated and engaged, driving greater collaboration and productivity across all levels of the organization. Plus, you’ll create a shared language and learn processes for greater collaboration, communication, conflict navigation, relationship design, innovation, and performance. 2. **Elevate Your Organizational Culture** Attract top talent and strengthen your brand as an employer of choice. Becoming a Certified Positive Energy Workplace sets your organization apart as a leader in fostering a healthy and positive workplace culture. By fulfilling the certification requirements, including company-wide alignment with the [indicators of a Positive Energy Workplace](https://activechoices.com/pewi) and leadership commitment to championing the IEP Methodology, your company demonstrates dedication to employee well-being and fulfillment. 3. **Empower Yourself as a Positive Energy Leader** For you and your individual employees, pursuing credentials as a Certified IEP Method Positive Energy Leader showcases your proficiency in foundational and advanced IEP Method skills. 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