2007-2008 Monthly Programs
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| June 26th, 2008 | A Conversation on Sustainability Begins...... Presenters: STEVEN R. BAER, LEED AP, Five Winds International BILL CLINTON, MA, Township Councilman and charter member of the First Suburbs Project of SE PA, a community based organization devoted to the stability and revitalization of Philadelphia's inner ring suburbs RALPH COPLEMAN, Director of Community Sustainability Program, Lawrence Township, NJ LINDA KELLY, Business Ecologist, TRANS-FORM and Certified Practitioner of Applied Human Systems, Cultivating Excellence; Board member of Sustainable Business Network/Boston; co-author of The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook MAX ZAHNISER, LEED-AP, NCARB, Principal, Praxis | building solutions, technical sustainability consulting Six panelists deeply committed to sustainable enterprises and a sustainable future will lead our discussion and evening activities. Sustainable development is a concept that is often invoked but difficult to define. The Bruntland Commission memorably defined it in its 1987 report "Our Common Future" as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Time: Networking: 5:00-6:00 PM Program: 6:00-9:00 PM |
| May 22nd, 2008 | Strengths-Based Leadership: Presenter: Ray Wells, PhD, President Time: Networking: 5:30-6:15 PM Program: 6:15-8:00 PM |
| May 15th, 2008 | 2008 Professional Development Mega Mixer Sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance and:
Time: 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. |
| April 30th, 2008 | Current Research on Brain Science - News for OD Practitioners Presenter:Andrea E. Sullivan, MA, Founder & President Time:Networking: 5:30-6:15 PM Program: 6:15-8 PM |
| March 26th, 2008 | Big Problems + Small Interventions = Big Change Presenter: Lisa Kimball, Founder/Executive Producer Time: Networking: 5:30-6:15 PM Program: 6:30-8:30 PM |
| February 12th, 2008 | New Jersey OD Network - PA Meeting Presenters:
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
| January 22, 2008 | Accelerated Leadership Assimilation: What O.D. Practitioners need to know Presented by Barbara Eiser, M.A., M.C.P. Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program: 6-8 PM |
| December 3, 2007 | December program has been cancelled. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM |
| October 30, 2007 | Post Conference Social Gathering Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program: 6-8 PM Directions: From Plymouth Meeting |
| September 26, 2007 | >A Glimpse into the Mysteries of System Dynamics Think back on how many times you or others have attempted to bring about critical change in a system-only to be faced with misunderstandings across organizational lines, unproductive conflict, or misdirected energy. This can be downright frustrating and perplexing. In his breakthrough work, Barry Oshry offers ways to view the mysteries of organizational culture. His frameworks help us see organizational life in ways that increase the potential for leadership and partnership. Join us for an introduction to this wonderful body of work-a must have in all of our toolkits for working in organizations and communities. Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program: 6-8 PM |
| June 26, 2007 | Turning Workplace Negativity into Business Profitability Do you work in an organization in which people are in the habit of laying blame, complaining about their situation, justifying mistakes, procrastinating action, or despairing over market conditions? If the answer is "yes", you may be sitting on a gold mine! Please join us for this engaging program during which you will learn how to use people's negativity as a gateway to higher levels of employee performance and business innovation. Charles Jones is President of the Center for Sustainable Leadership and the inventor of Generative Thinking - an extraordinary new approach to managing employee engagement. Charles' clients include Capital One, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Motorola, and the US Postal Service. To learn more about CSL's Generative Thinking solutions and/or to setup a meeting with Charles while he is here, please contact Charles by phone at (914) 232-2873 or via email at charles@csleadership.com. Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM |
| May 23, 2007 | Balint Groups: A New Perspective on Difficult Business Relationships In this program, Dr. Sternlieb will briefly describe the Balint process, explain its origins and then conduct a Balint group. Following this, he will process the experience with participants and answer questions about applications. Dr. Sternlieb has been licensed as a psychologist in Pennsylvania since 1979 and conducts Balint groups with physicians and with clergy. He is a member of the American Balint Society’s governing council, and is a credentialed Balint group leader. Time: Networking: 5-6 PMProgram 6-8 PM |
| April 28, 2007 | Dealing with Covert Processes at Work In this all day workshop, Bob will outline his Covert Processes Model™, a multidimensional framework for understanding the hidden dimensions and dynamics of individuals, groups and organizations. He'll cover methods for diagnosing and dealing with covert processes; and keys and strategies for working with them to increase your ability to deal with the hidden dimensions of individuals, groups, and organizations. Presenter: Bob Marshak is a reknowned Consultant and author of Covert Processes at Work: Managing the Five Hidden Dimensions of Organizational Change, and Scholar in Residence, American University, Washington, DC. Location: PCOM |
| February 21, 2007 | Gestalt Organization and Systems Development Theory and Concepts Presenter: Mark Hollern, Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield Come join us to explore the theory and concepts of the Gestalt Center for Organization and Systems Development. An introduction to a robust change model for use at all levels of system, a model of system development and a way of organizing interventions will be explored. Application in coaching, group work and large scale change will be examined. Background Mark Hollern began his career in corporate finance in the shipping industry and moved into business and strategic planning, working on a number of improvement and change initiatives in a regional energy company. His curiosity around change, group behavior and large scale change led him to study with Marv Weisbord, Edie Seashore and Michael Broom, and at NTL and the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. He currently works as an OD consultant with Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Newark, NJ. Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM |
| January 24, 2007 | From Fragmentation To Coherence: Determining the Strength of Your Brand as an OD Consultant Presenter: Paul Hilt, Hilt & Associates Successful marketing in business is increasingly focusing on building strong and consistent brands. This presentation is about how branding applies to you as an OD consultant. The following are the key elements of this presentation:
Background Paul Hilt leads Hilt & Associates, a consulting and coaching organization. Paul is becoming well-known for his innovative Wind-At-Your-Back Process, an approach that enables individuals—whether employees in an organization, external consultants, or entrepreneurial business owners—to dramatically increase the amount of time they operate at their very best. It focuses on an in-depth exploration of one’s intangible assets (e.g., strengths, passions, relationships) and the creation of an actionable plan to translate these unique assets into a much more successful career or business. Paul has expertise in the fields of organization development, knowledge management, and marketing. In addition to his work with individuals, Paul has experience working with a wide variety of organizations and industries including Citizens Bank, Wyeth, ARAMARK, Social Security Administration, Morgan Stanley, Penn State University, Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Executives, J. M. Huber Corporation, and numerous school districts. Paul has held marketing and management positions in the telecommunications, cable television, and training and development industries. At St. Joseph’s University, Paul has taught graduate and executive MBA classes. He is a founder of the Knowledge Management Group of Philadelphia and is on its Executive Committee. Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM |
| November 9, 2006 | An Innovation Campaign: The Role of Technology in a Global Organizational & Cultural Change Process Presented by: Lynne Allegra, Sr. Manager, Global Organization Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM Cost: Members/Students: $10, Guests: $20 |
| October 26, 2006 | Join us for our annual fundraiser and membership drive event. The Power of OD: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow They will be interviewed by Michael Broom about the history of organization development with a view toward what has made it the most powerful technology for planned change that we have. The state of OD and that power today will be a highlight as well as what they see for the future. Time: Reception: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM Annual Fundraiser and Membership Drive |
| September 20, 2006 | The Role of OD as a Business Partner - Lessons Learned & Survey Results from the Global Committee on the Future of OD Volunteers (GCFOD) Presenters: Tim Lannan, Elena Feliz, Jeana Wirtenberg, Ph.D, David Lipsky, Mal Conway Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM Cost: Members/Students: $10, Guests: $20 |
| July 20, 2006 | Conscious Use of Self and Systems Thinking Presenters: Michael Broom, Ph.D.: Michael has been consulting internally and externally for over 25 years with all types of organizations--for profit, not for profit, and government. He has served on the Board of the NTL Institute and chaired its Transformative Social Change Committee. He has been on the faculties of Johns Hopkins, Georgetown and American Universities. He is the co-author with Don Klein of Power: The Infinite Game and sole author of The Infinite Organization published in September of 2002. In 2001, he founded the Center for Human Systems (www.ChumanS.com) which also sponsors the Practitioners Programs in Columbia, Maryland, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Montreal. Edie Seashore, Ph.D.: Edie has over 40 years of experience consulting and shaping the field of Organization Development. She served as President of National Training Laboratories Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and as faculty for John Hopkins, Georgetown and American Universities. In 2001 she received the LifeTime Achievement Award form the OD Network. She is co-author of What Did You Say? The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback, as well as Breaking Sex Role Stereotypes: Power Collusion, Intimacy/Sexuality Support. She is also co-author of The Promise of Diversity among other publications. Time: Networking: 5-6 PM Program 6-8 PM Cost: $10 PRODN and PACA Members $20 Guests (covers light snacks) |
| June 21, 2006 | Appreciative Inquiry – Where is AI in 2006? Philadelphia OD practitioners introduced the learning community to Appreciative Inquiry in the late '90's. Pioneers formed the Broccoli Alliance which later became a charter chapter joining chapters from all over the globe. AI has shifted from the latest new model to an established yet evolving and still extraordinarily promising approach in OD. AI has had an impact on motivating change in small business, non-profit and corporate environments. Join us for an overview of AI and a discussion on where AI has been and is heading next. Panelists:
Time: Networking:5:00 PMProgram 5:30-7:30 PM Cost: $10 PRODN Members $20 Guests (covers light snacks) |
| May 23, 2006 | Holding the Space A Panel Discussion on a Key Element of the Change Process in Clients and Organizations Change occurs when a client recognizes what doesn't work and chooses to move in a new direction. The practitioner's role is to create the environment of trust and safety for the truth to emerge and change to occur. Counselors, psychologists, coaches and OD practitioners skillfully manage "Holding the Space". Join us in a discussion of both the process and the terminology. Panelists:
Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program Cost: PRODN and PACA Members $10 (covers light supper) Non-members $20 |
| April 19, 2006 | Creativity and the OD Process presented by Christina Robertson, Ph.D., Career Resources Management LLC. Many consider creativity the province of artists, writers, and musicians. If we compare ourselves with eminent-level creators, we may "fall short" by comparison and overlook the "everyday creativity" we use in our lives and work. Chris will share findings from research she has conducted with creative older adults. There will be opportunities to explore what creativity is, our own creativity, and apply these ideas to our OD work. The session will include research findings, individual reflection, and interactive experiences. Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program |
March 15, 2006 POSTPONED |
The March 15 Anniversary Celebration and Success Networking meeting has been cancelled! Actually, postponed....We will definitely reschedule!It is important to celebrate not only the many successful programs and organizational accomplishments of our first year, but the many, many volunteers who made it all happen.Many of our key members of the Planning Team and Programming Committee are unable to attend. As they've all contributed much of their personal time and expertise, we'll plan a date when all can attend. Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program |
February 23, 2006< |
"The Journey Towards the Effective Use of Self" Dr. Dane Hewlett, Fielding Institute & Villanova University. All individuals pass thru stages to gain the capacity to make effective use of self. Dr. Hewlett will share with us his research findings from in-depth interviews conducted with the rare individuals scoring in the latest stages of adult development...and how what they revealed might be applied to a more effective use of self. Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program |
January 18, 2006 |
"Dreaming Wide Awake" Join the ODN's Strategic Planning Team members, Donna Alonso and Jeff Branch, as they take us through an invigorating Process to help us explore how to Revitalize and Sustain our personal growth as practitioners and our Regional network. Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program |
December, 2005 |
The December Social Event is in the planning stages…stay tuned. |
November 3, 2005 |
Gail Townsend & Melissa Greene, W.L. Gore & Associates. An internal OD practitioner and her HR counterpart discuss how OD and HR work together in their organization and the “Use of Self” in an enterprise driven by innovation. Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program Cost: Members $10 (essentially covers cost of food) Non-members $25 |
October 20, 2005 |
Edie Seashore and Peter Block join us. Two distinguished consultants lead a discussion of the practice of “Use of Self” in their work. Space is limited, please register by October 18th Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program Cost: Members $50; Non-members $70; PCOM Students $20 |
September 22, 2005 |
Kickoff to the Monthly “Use of Self” Workshop series and a chance to experience the Future Search process. Led by Dane Hewlett, Ph.D., Director of Training & Organization Development, Villanova University, and Rich McLaughlin of The McLaughlin Community, Inc. Time: 5-6 PM Networking; 6-9PM Program Cost: Members $10 (essentially covers cost of food)
Non-members
$25 |
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