September ODNC Suburban Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 25, 2002

Where:  Underwriters Labs, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL
Agenda:  6:30 - Social and networking; 7pm - Meeting begins
Cost:  Free to members, $15 to nonmembers
RSVP essential (even if you only think you MIGHT come)-see below:  Please call (773) 561-4919 or email odnchicago@aol.com

Topic:  What Can the Game of Monopoly Teach Us About Negotiation?
OD professionals find themselves in situations involving negotiations every day.  A negotiation can be defined as a back and forth communication designed to reach an agreement when you have shared or differing interests than others. As a  result, how we communicate - the words we use, the words we hear, the symbols and gestures we display - plays a critical role in the outcome of a negotiation.  Parker Brother's classic game of real estate and chance, Monopoly, will be used to simulate a negotiation among group participants and discuss topics such as:  sharing of interests, the use of power, and listening to understand. Roger Fisher & William Ury's book entitled, Getting to Yes, will also be referenced throughout the presentation.

Rob Engelman, a marketing professional who has worked in major Chicago corporations has developed this approach and will take us through it.

RSVP:  Please call (773) 561-4919 or email odnchicago@aol.com.  The meeting will be at Underwriters Labs, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. All visitors will need to park in the visitors parking lot at the Main   Entrance of the building (by the large flag poles).   We need to give Underwriters a list for security reasons, so if you're even thinking of coming or bringing people,  send your names to odnchicago@aol.com as soon as possible

September ODN/C Downtown Monthly Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2002

Where:  Harris Bank, 111. W. Monroe, 20th Floor, (20C), Chicago
Agenda:  6 to 7 pm, Open Space; 7 to 9 pm, Program
Cost:  Free to members, $15 for Nonmembers
RSVP:  Unnecessary

Topic:  What Does it Mean to Develop Human Potential?
With Bernie Liebowitz
Organizations make judgments on this every day-yet how do we know when someone has shown or reached his or her "developmental" potential? Even more-- how can we train managers to become the kind of "developmental" coaches we need? This workshop will focus on an interactive coaching method that can be used by managers for direct reports and others. Come for an 
interactive, role playing session in which you will take on managerial roles, to experience and learn coaching tools you can put to work right away. 

Bernie Liebowitz works with organizations to help revitalize their workforce and their design.