Chicago Regional
Organization Development Network
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October 26, 2000
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October 26, 2000 Monthly Meeting
OD in the E-World or "Experimentation as a Way of Life"

Practicing OD in an E-world means confronting (um, embracing) change at an alarming (um, exhilarating) pace.  The vast majority of people who work in the E-world organization learn almost everything they need to know through a loose form of experimentation-trial and error.  Consulting or working in this milieu calls for emotional resilience, interpersonal skills and a 
particular kind of business savvy.

Ken Florian has 13 years of experience as a software developer and president / co-owner of a software company that grew from 8 to 175 people during his tenure.  Ken is now a street-wise consultant, teacher, and challenging coach - a specialist on teamwork, executive coaching, people systems (OD), training, and the growth and management of a technology services company.  He has educated and inspired participants at dozens of national conferences consistently earning high marks for his workshops.

Ken, and possibly one or two of his current clients,  will bring us "up close and personal" with the E-world experimental mindset.  He'll consider change, inertia, and OD involvement (constructive and not so constructive) in this milieu.   He'll also share the experiments he used in developing his and other organizations including an initiative he calls  "Corporate Boot Camp".

Then,  he'll lead us in our own exploration  as we work together to develop new OD initiatives we can "experiment" with among our own clients and organizations.

Please join us for a fast paced,  evocative evening where the unexpected is likely to evolve.

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