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Sponsor Sessions

An OD History Lesson: The History and Contributions of Douglas Mcgregor

Edith Seashore, Edith Seashore & Associates
Peter Sorensen and Therese Yaeger, Benedictine University
Richard Woodman, Texas A&M University
Charles Seashore, Fielding Graduate Institute

  • Presentation [PPT]

Building Superior Talent to Handle Today’s Business Challenges

Jeremy S. Lurey, Ph.D., CEO
Samantha Lurey, MA, President

  • Presentation [PDF]

Concurrent Sessions

Facilitating Systemic Change

M02: Transforming Complex Organizations: Learning from a Principle-Based Approach

Srik Gopalakrishnan, The Ball Foundation
Michael Palmisano, The Ball Foundation
Barbara Iversen, The Ball Foundation

  • Handout - Principle-based Approach [PDF]
  • Presentation - Transforming Organizations [PPT]

M13: Getting Smart About System Change: Developing Whole System IQ™

Sherene Zolno, Asst. Professor
Saybrook Graduate Institute/Leadership Institute of Seattle

  • Handout [PDF]

T01: From System Blindness to System Sight:Torn Up in the Middle

Barry Oshry, Power + Systems

  • Presentation [PPT]

T15: Network Power! How Networks Can Benefit From Growing & Harvesting Informal Networks

Maya Townsend, Partnering Resources
Michael Ray, University of Arizona
Deb Peck, Seity, Inc
Stephanie Sobczak, Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation
Michael Thiel, cinco.systems

  • Presentation [PDF]

W02: Using Evaluative Inquiry to Leverage Change within Complex Human Systems

Glenda Eoyang, Human Systems Dynamics Institute
Beverly Parsons, InSites

  • Handout - Online Modules Help You Effect and Sustain Positive Change [PDF]
  • Presentation [PPT]
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Building Key Skills

M03: Launching, Running and GROWING a Successful OD Consulting Practice

Jeremy S Lurey, Plus Delta Consulting, LLC
Samantha Lurey, Plus Delta Consulting, LLC

  • Presentation [PDF]

M05: Understanding Action Learning

Judy O'Neil, Partners for Learning and Leadership, Inc
Holly O'Grady, American Express
Bob Ward, Inroads Consulting Group, LLC

  • Presentation [PDF]

T05: Power, Authenticity and the Internal Consultant

Bev Scott, Bev Scott Consulting
Pien van den Herik

  • Presentation [PPT]
    (Also available for download in PDF format)

T07: Organizational Relationship Optimization: Application of Attachment Theory to Organization Development

Dona Witten, PhD
DJW Consultancy. LLC

  • Presentation [PPT]

T17: Appreciative Inquiry: Conversations for Change

Elaine Jennerich, University of Washington Libraries
M. Sue Baughman, University of Maryland Libraries

  • Handout [PDF]

Expanding Leadership Capacity

M10: Authentic Conversations: Moving from Manipulation to Truth and Commitment

Maren Showkeir, Henning-Showkeir & Associates, Inc.
James Showkeir, Henning-Showkeir & Associates, Inc.

  • Handout [PDF]
  • Presentation [PPT]

T12: Help! My Team is Stuck: The Elusiveness of Team High Performance

Nuala Campany, Qualcomm Inc.

  • Presentation [PPTX]
    (Also available for download in PDF format)

T13: Planning for Budapest: The 2010 OD World Summit and the Future of Global OD

Cseffalvay Gabor and Imre Lovey
2010 OD World Summit Planning Group, Budapest, Hungary

  • Handout [PDF]

Strengthening Organizations Through Diversity

M08: Building an Organization of Giants: Creating an Organization Where ALL People Can do Their Best Work

Frederick A. Miller, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc.
Judith H. Katz, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc.

  • Presentation [PPT]

W08: Talkin' About My Generation: Strategies for Fully Engaging Generations X and Y

Selena Rezvani, Management Concepts

  • Presentation [PDF]

Pushing the Envelope

T08: Practitioner as Instrument: Developing and Extending Presence

Doug Silsbee, Coach

  • Handout [PDF]

T09: Student Paper and Presentation Session
Finding Truth in Outliars

John Milburn, Sonoma State University

  • Presentation [PPT]

T18: Lessons from the Field: How to successfully Coach a Positive Deviance Initiative

Carlos Arce, Billings Clinic
Cathi Balboa, Balboa & Associates, LLC
Sharon Benjamin, Alchemy

  • Presentation [PDF]

T25: Can Visual Language Help With Social Messes, aka "Wicked Problems?"

Robert Horn, Stanford University

  • Handout - New Tools For Resolving Wicked Problems [PDF]

 

Featured Sessions

The Kurt Lewin Master Class Series: Applying Theory to Practice

Connecting Intimate & Strategic In Organizations Interactions

Edwin C. Nevis
Gestalt International Study Center

  • Presentation [PPT]

DOC: The Discipline of Change

Glenn H. Varney
Ph.D. Emeritus
Bowling Green State University

  • Presentation [PDF]
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