Program description:

Traditional methods to drive performance aren't working. Companies are siloed and it's impacting the bottom line. As OD leaders, you already know that relationships are the bedrock of your teams’ success. What we’re here to talk about is how you scale that connection as your company grows. This isn’t just about building relationships—it’s about driving performance through connection In a high-performance organization, no one can afford bottlenecks in information flow or collaboration. Your CEO wants speed, efficiency, and innovation—all of which depend on having the right people connected. The best companies scale without losing their agility because they intentionally create high-value relationships that cut across silos. These are the tools you can use to create those same structures in your org today.

 Program Outcomes:

• How to breakdown silos

• New structures to maximize information flow

• Hiding in plain sight: the super connectors you're not leveraging

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Liz Gulliver is the cofounder of Kunik. Prior to founding Kunik, she spent her career on Wall Street in investing and corporate finance. Liz and Josh built Kunik to provide the personal and professional development and growth they sought in their own careers and could not find.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-gulliver/

This is a virtual event.

Program description:

For professionals who routinely manage projects or processes, communicating virtually is proving pretty effective. But if your job is more nuanced — if you need to motivate, inspire and influence people — things are now a little trickier. If your ability to drive organizational performance is tied to leadership attributes like building trust, demonstrating credibility or influencing others, then your ability to “command the room” or convey your executive presence through your digital device may require extra care.  

This virtual program will give you the tools, practice and confidence you need to make every virtual interaction, conversation, or presentation both engaging and effective.

Program Outcomes:

- Increased self-awareness of your executive presence online

- Actionable tips for effective body language and vocal elements

- Best practices for creating audience engagement

(Please note: This program won’t be recorded. Attendees will still receive the deck and handouts after the program.)

Register today!

About the speaker:

Jeanne Rice

With a background in corporate communications and broadcast journalism, Jeanne is an experienced coach and facilitator who works with business professionals in three critical areas of development: leadership communication, presentation skills, and executive presence. Jeanne has helped thousands of leaders from some of the world’s largest companies create powerful messages, speak with confidence, and be more influential -- whether communicating in-person or virtually. Jeanne’s clients identify, refine and polish their unique leadership qualities, especially those that inspire others, move people to action, and impact business outcomes.

Jeanne began her career in the financial services industry, where she arranged speaking engagements and media tours for executives. She later worked as a field producer for CNN Business News in the Chicago bureau, and served as an adjunct professor in the School of Communication at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Jeanne holds a master’s degree in business journalism from Northwestern University. She also serves as a trustee for several environmentally focused nonprofit boards in New Jersey. She is the co-author of Brave Leaders: Finding the Guts to Make Meaningful & Lasting Change. (Advantage, 2020)

Contact: ricepr.com

This is a virtual event in partnership with Triangle OD Network.

The Global OD Competency Framework has been in place for several years. During this interactive session, we’ll discuss at a high level the components and the value we see in using this groundwork to evolve our collective knowledge. The hope is that this discussion will inspire participants to connect with the future vision of the OD work they aspire to do and the framework serves as a guide for the skills needed to achieve their desired results.

To get inspired for this discussion, you may want to watch Dr. Chris Worley, Research Professor of Management at Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School, address "Moving from Definitions to Action in OD": https://youtu.be/XvgnPne3oYI

About the facilitator:

Human Resources Consultant at Performentor, Independent Leadership and Life Coach, SHRM Instructor

Kelly Gangl combines her knowledge of people in the workplace with positive change strategies to support growth, well-being and performance. She is passionate about supporting individuals, leaders and teams to tap into and leverage their greatest strengths in order to unleash their collective energy and potential.

Kelly is a seasoned HR and OD leader with over 25 years experience working in a variety of industries from large publicly traded to smaller family owned, nonprofit and privately owned businesses.

Kelly earned a Master’s in Organization Development (MOD) from Bowling Green State University and holds an Associate Coach Credential through the International Coach Federation. Kelly works as a career transition and leadership coach, human resources consultant, and SHRM instructor.

Kelly loves sailing with her husband, exercising with her fitness friends and reading the latest thought leadership books.

Follow Kelly on LinkedIn.

This is an in-person program with 30 minutes of networking followed by 2 hours for your workshop

Location: Westwood Hills Nature Center – Aspen Room

8300 W. Franklin Ave

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Program Description

Do you feel satisfied, fulfilled, and energized by your work? As professionals, we’ve adapted to be able to do many things, and do them well. And sometimes that work leaves us drained, frustrated, and burnt out. But why? What would it take to have more days that leave us saying, ‘I love my job.’?

Whether you’re constantly asking questions, coming up with new ideas, exercising your instincts and intuition, rallying and inspiring others, first in line to help, or adamant about meeting targets, you’ll find/see yourself in this session. You’ll see how your geniuses are critical to the success of work. You’ll see how the geniuses of others are complimentary. You’ll see how to build a better team.

In this session we’ll overview the 6 types of Working Genius, developed by Patrick Lencioni, whose work has transformed organizations for more than two decades. You’ll leave with tools and resources ready to lean into your geniuses and rethink the way you look at work.

Program Outcomes:

• Understand the 6 types of Working Genius

• Understand how to apply the Working Genius framework to teams

• Understand how the 6 types of genius correlate with the 6 types of work

• Recognize how to use the Working Genius framework to identify weaknesses within teams

  You will receive an online assessment link prior to the event on November 7th, and please bring your results to the workshop.

• Registration for this event is now closed.

About the speaker:

As a seasoned educator and professional learning leader, Stacy Rutten began her career as an elementary education teacher before falling in love with professional and personal development work during her 9 years in instructional coaching. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, she introduces Patrick Lencioni’s framework that transforms teams using this simple model. Stacy is committed to building authentic relationships and creating customized learning experiences that enable teams to fully leverage the talent that exists to maximize team effectiveness and workplace culture. A natural empath, Stacy is driven to find a way to appreciate and to advocate for every employee and leader she works with. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary & Middle School Education and Master of Arts degree from Hamline University. She resides in Maple Lake, Minnesota with her husband, Ryan, and their three sons

This is a virtual event in partnership with Pacific North OD Network (PNODN).

As a C-level executive with over 20 years of experience, I often grappled with how to create an organization filled with empowered leaders who could take initiative and make informed decisions without my constant oversight. Too often, the workplace felt more like a daycare center than a professional environment where self-motivated adults worked together toward a common goal. This led me to evaluate my own time management, and I was alarmed to discover that I was spending 90% of my time on routine tasks and only 10% on strategic initiatives. Realizing that this imbalance was unsustainable, I knew I needed to rethink the way I was leading my organization.

It was at this point that I discovered the emerging concept of self-management—a model where the organizational system itself empowers individuals, eliminating the need for traditional managers to oversee every action. In a self-managed environment, everyone takes on leadership roles within their specific areas of expertise. Six months after implementing self-management principles, I saw a dramatic shift in my own capacity for strategic thinking, with the time I devoted to strategic work increasing from 10% to 80%. This transformative experience, along with others, convinced me that self-management is not just an option but a necessity for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing world.

Over the past five years, I have been helping companies and government organizations around the globe transition to this new model of leadership. Through this journey, I've gained valuable insights into what makes self-management successful. My aim today is to share some of my personal experiences and the lessons I've learned along the way. My ultimate goal for this session is to ignite your curiosity and open your mind to alternative ways of organizing and leading—approaches that differ significantly from the traditional hierarchical model, which was developed in an era when the telegraph was the height of technological advancement.

About Your Session

1) Awareness of self-management and understanding of what it is.

2) Knowledge of foundational skills and capacities an organization needs to have to be successful at it.

3) How would I get started in my organization if I want start down this path.

About Your Facilitator

Michael DeAngelo  - Michael DeAngelo is a distinguished C-level executive with over 20 years of experience leading transformative initiatives across both private and public sectors. Serving as Deputy CIO for the State of Washington and Deputy Director at Washington Technology Solutions, Michael has been at the forefront of driving significant operational and technological change. He also held the position of CIO at the Department of Fish and Wildlife, where he developed and executed innovative IT strategies that enhanced efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

Michael is a trailblazer in the field of self-management and is recognized as the first person in the world to successfully implement this model within a government setting. His pioneering work in promoting self-management—where employees are empowered to take initiative and lead in their respective areas without the need for traditional managerial oversight—has resulted in improved agility, higher employee engagement, and a substantial increase in strategic focus within organizations. Michael's commitment to validating these transformative practices led him to conduct the only quantitative analysis comparing self-management with traditional hierarchy, in partnership with Harvard Business School, further solidifying his expertise in this area.

As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Michael has shared his insights with companies and government agencies around the globe, advocating for leadership models that inspire innovation, adaptability, and employee empowerment. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that self-organized systems are essential for thriving in today's complex and rapidly evolving environment. Michael holds an Executive MBA from the University of Washington, a B.S. in Computer Science & Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound, and a certification in Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations from the University of Michigan. His thought leadership extends to Agile methodologies, Technology Business Management (TBM), and the strategic integration of emerging technologies, making him a key influencer in the future of work.

This is a virtual event.

Program description:

Attendees will learn how to elevate wellness in the workplace, hopefully adding this topic to their existing OD services portfolios. Features include business case, description of the 8 dimension wellness wheel, sample assessment, action planning, and change management for sustainable success. 

Each participant will fill out an eight-question self-assessment prior to the session.  During the session everyone will discuss the eight dimensions as they relate to organizational wellness, also methods for improving and sustaining it.  We will use brainstorming where appropriate and encourage lots of questions and comments. 

Promote awareness and understanding of the eight dimensions of the wellness wheel applied to individual employees and organizations.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply a three-step process to elevate organizational wellness: a) assess current state wellness and identify opportunities for improvement (see it), b) address opportunities with action planning and execution (be it), and c) ensure sustainable success with effective change management practices (live it).  

2. Suggest adding organizational wellness as another service for OD practitioners’ portfolios. 

   Registration is closed

About the speaker

John Nesheim 

I have 30 years HR and OD experience at 3M Company. During this time my roles were evenly split between specialist (OD, learning, talent acquisition) and generalist supporting various businesses with revenues in the billions and employee counts in the thousands. I have extensive international experience including focused work in Asia and global work on 5 continents. My OD experience includes numerous restructuring projects, greenfield ramp-ups, brownfield divestitures, M&A, and strategic planning and implementation. I'm retired from 3M now, pursuing success through my independent coaching and OD practice. My top interest in holistic wellness for organizations. 

Contact information: Nesheimconsulting.com 

Time: September 5, 6:00 to 7:00 PM CT 

This is a free virtual program to leverage the knowledge, skillsets and experiences of your MNODN colleagues to help solve your professional questions and sticky issues.

The registration is closed.

Connect with MNODN colleagues at our Summer Social and Networking Event!

Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Punch Bowl Social West End (1691 Park Pl Blvd, Minneapolis)

We can’t wait to see you!  

Appetizers and drink tickets will be provided. 

Facilitator: Nancy Lyons

Time:  5:30 pm for Networking, 6 pm for Programming

Location: Courtyard at Marriott; 1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

Hybrid

Program Overview:

Intrapreneurs are invaluable to business today: they enable innovation, grow bottom lines, and introduce new perspectives to established companies. But more than anything, they bring an energy that benefits workplaces. They think independently, take initiative, exhibit ownership, accept their role as leaders, and make decisions.
In this session, Nancy will speak to the core attributes of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs and discuss how, and why, to bring these characteristics into your daily work. At the end of her talk, Nancy will also conduct a Q & A with attendees.

This will be a joint, hybrid session with MNODN and their members.

Registration is closed.

About Nancy Lyons:

Nancy Lyons is the founder and CEO of Clockwork, a local experience design/technology consultancy company, and the author of the book Work Like a Boss – A kick-in-the-pants Guide to Finding (and Using) your Power at Work. She is also a board member of the Minnesota Wome’s Economic Roundtable and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. But that’s not all – she has also been named 100 People to Know from Twin Cities Business, Business Owner of the Year from the National Association for Women Business Owners, and the Most Admired CEO from Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (among other titles)! She was also featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt in the segment titled “Best Place to Work in America”.

Nancy challenges people to unleash their potential and harness the human side of business — by showing up different.

We are proud to formally announce programming partnerships with our sibling regional OD networks: the Pacific Northwest Organization Development Network (PNODN) and the Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network (CBODN).

Moving forward, you’ll see events labeled, Regional OD Partner Series in our newsletters and on our events page. You can register for these programs directly through MNODN. That means if you’re an MNODN member, you can attend Regional OD Partner Series programs without paying a non-member fee to the hosting partner network. You can attend these programs as you would our very own!

Join us on May 20 for an interactive webinar led by the indomitable Fred Miller & the joyous Judith Katz!

The evolution of the organization and the manager-employee relationship continues. As we think about the next step in that evolution, we believe that the concept of agency needs to be at the center. Most often employees act as “do-ers” with a checker overseeing every significant decision, which makes people feel as if they are not the leader of their job responsibilities. There have been many attempts, some successful in pockets of organizations, to increase the autonomy of employees—to empower them, enable them to do their jobs with little supervision, be knowledge workers—but in many cases organizations have overlaid on that continued control and supervision that limits and, in many cases, smothers the employee and their ability to be the Operations Leader of their job.

People have written about and acknowledge that many are knowledge workers in organizations, but we treat them the same way as at the height of the Industrial Revolution, like “hands and feet”; only now letting them think but requiring their thinking to be reviewed and checked.

What is missing is agency, which we define as: ensuring all people, of all identities, roles, levels, and tenure have the power, influence, and voice to make choices and decisions related to their jobs and the betterment of the organization.

In this session they will discuss the concept of agency and the role that OD practitioners can play in cultivating a culture of agency in which every person can take leadership in their role and interactions with others.

Registration is closed.

About Your Facilitators

Fred Miller -Cited as a forerunner of corporate change in The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, Fred has been honored with the The Forum on Workplace Inclusion’s 2018 Winds of Change Award, as the OD Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, as one of the 40 Pioneers of Diversity by Profiles in Diversity Journal, as one of the Legends of Diversity by the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals, and as the NAACP Berkshires Branch W. E. B. Du Bois Award recipient. 

As CEO and Lead Strategist of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc.—named one of Consulting magazine’s “Seven Small Jewels” in 2010—Fred specializes in developing workforce inclusion strategies that accelerate results to deliver higher individual, team, and organizational performance. For 50 years, he has been a pioneering change agent and thought leader in the field of organization development. His experience includes partnering with organizations to accelerate growth, enhance bottom-line results, and work through turnaround situations, as well as positioning leaders for success in start-ups, entrepreneurial ventures, and transitioning from founder-led companies to the next generation of leadership.

Judith Katz -

Fueled by her passion for addressing systemic barriers, known for her boundless energy and sharp analytical mind, Judith Katz has distinguished herself as a thought leader, practitioner, educator, and strategist for more than 40 years. She has created new paradigms in organization development and pioneered cutting-edge approaches to white awareness, inclusion, the leveraging of differences, covert processes, and strategic change.

Throughout her career, Judith’s thought leadership has brought critical ideas and issues to light. Few people, for instance, have connected the ability of all individuals to do their best work with the future of organizations as eloquently or persuasively. Colleagues and clients speak highly of her generosity, her humility, her approachability, her sense of humor—and her resolute commitment to partnering with all people so they can step fully into their own personal power.

Come to our spring social where you can connect with colleagues who share your passion for people and apply their expertise to help organizations thrive!  And if you have a colleague who would like to learn more about MNODN, there are welcome to come along!

Venue: Punch Bowl Social (West End)

Address:1691 Park Place Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Heavy appetizers and beverages will be provided!

Registration is closed.

This is a virtual event (Zoom)

MNODN's mission is to engage in growth and learning opportunities that foster a strong, diverse, and supportive community of organization development professionals in Minnesota and beyond. At our community of practice workshop you'll get a chance to leverage the knowledge, skillsets and experiences of your MNODN colleagues to help solve your professional questions and sticky issues.

All are welcome! Bring a specific issue or question to solicit ideas, resources and advice from other individuals who share your passion for OD and human systems.

No issues? No problem! Come as a peer consultant to advise, collaborate and use your own expertise to support your fellow OD enthusiasts.

This workshop is free. Registration today!

CBODN Learning Series - You Are What You Practice: Use of Self and Self Mastery

We are proud to formally announce programming partnerships with our sibling regional OD networks: the Pacific Northwest Organization Development Network (PNODN) and the Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network (CBODN).

Moving forward, you’ll see events labeled, Regional OD Partner Series in our newsletters and on our events page. You can register for these programs directly through MNODN. That means if you’re an MNODN member, you can attend Regional OD Partner Series programs without paying a non-member fee to the hosting partner network. You can attend these programs as you would our very own!

You Are What You Practice: Use of Self and Self Mastery

Is your practice what you preach and teach?

In this session, participants will experiment with undoing lies and seeking transformation. These two skills are essential to the practice of OD. We will use techniques and tools developed by the GestaltOSD Center. They are part of an integrative perspective called Heartfulness Organization & Systems Development.

Desired Outcomes: Heightened Awareness of your answers to:

1. What is OD?

2. What is your Practice?

3. What is your answer to the three fundamental questions of life?

4. What is your one-minute OD introduction of yourself?

   Registration is closed

John D. Carter is an internationally prominent organizational consultant and innovative educator. He has led and designed some of the most creative and innovative organizational change efforts in the field of Organization Development. Currently President of the Gestalt Center for Organization & Systems Development (OSD), John has served the fields of OD and Gestalt OSD for over 40 years as founder and CEO of John D. Carter & Associates, and as an esteemed faculty member of several educational institutions (e.g., Gestalt Institute of Cleveland [GIC], Saybrook Institute, Benedictine University, Columbia University, Union Graduate School, and  Case Western Reserve University [CWRU]). He has served as an Executive Board or Trustee member of many leading organizations involved with OD (e.g., GIC, Gestalt International Study Center, National Training Laboratories [NTL], Fielding Graduate University, and ODN), and is an Emeritus member of NTL. John earned his Ph.D. from CWRU’s renowned Organizational Behavior program; he is a Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Phi Omega lifetime member. As an independent consultant, John has worked with over 40 leaders of major domestic and international organizations. He is a co-founder and developer of ground-breaking training programs in OSD at GIC, where he began as a student in the 1960s and went on to serve as a faculty member, CEO, Director of Corporate Training, Program and Finance Director, Dean of Faculty, and OSD Center Head. He is a GIC Distinguished Honorary Fellow. John has been honored by the Organization Development Network (ODN) and the   Gestalt Organization & Systems Development Center (GOSD) with their Lifetime Achievement Award. Throughout his career, John has continually developed a spiritual dimension, eventually becoming a Preceptor in the Ram Chandra Mission. John, the son of an original Tuskegee Airman, lives in Cleveland with his wife Veronica Hopper Carter, and daughter Annelise.

Speaker: Vicky DiGiovanni

Time: 6-8:00pm CT, Thursday, March 7

Location (in-person event):

Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W Franklin Ave.

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Program Description:

Are you in need of a fresh and inspiring approach to effectively develop your organizations in these challenging and transitional times? Creating focused agility will be key.  This new approach is to first understand how you fascinate and are valued by others. With these insights you can begin to use these strengths to engage and influence others. This in turn will allow you to see others' advantages to build respect, trust, agility and a cohesive unit toward a focused mission.

To fully understand the wide range of positive and applicable impacts this process benefits, you will personally learn how you fascinate and are valued by others (you will take the Fascinate assessment and receive your results report as part of this workshop). You will learn this through a new science-based assessment that is the first tool that measures how you are distinctly valuable through the eyes of others. You will also understand how to better influence and persuade others through more effective, differentiating communication with other personalities. One can not ignore communication pitfalls. This process will also help you understand your (and others') pitfalls creating ineffective communication with tips to prevent or reduce ineffective communication. We will analyze the collective group to identify benefits and challenges of the strengths as if we were working together. Lastly, we will discuss how this fresh approach would benefit your professional roles and industry.

Outcomes:

• Understand your natural strengths (and pitfalls) from the perspective of others

• Understand how to adjust your communication style to engage with others

• Learn how this new approach can tackle organizational challenges

• Identify how this process can change culture and leadership styles

  Registration is closed.

Follow up Virtual Program: This session is a follow up to the 3/7 in-person program. While the 3/7 program is focused on the Fascinate assessment itself and understanding your personal results, this follow up will use what we’ve learned about the assessment to discuss it’s application in the OD field.

Time: 12-1pm CT, Thursday, March 14

(Zoom link will be distributed to the participants who register for March 7 program)

I am a Certified Fascinate® Advisor with extensive background in HR, systems, consulting, organizational development, change management, and management. My company mission is to disrupt the status-quo with a fresh approach that includes quickly clarifying strengths from others' perspective, and breaking through roadblocks to spark progress for individuals, organizations and teams. I provide a fresh perspective and impactful insights in focused conversation with a warm and expressive style. I love working with:

• Individuals to clarify strengths and communication styles for personal development and branding

• HR to champion employees for onboarding, development, and succession planning

• Organizations to unify teams for agility, effectiveness, change and progress

Contact me (vicky@freskocc.com) for more information!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickydigiovanni/ and https://www.freskocc.com/

Speaker: Dr. Tolchinsky

Time: 6-7:30pm CT, Thursday, Feb 1

This is a virtual event (Zoom)

Program Description:

During this session we will talk about resistance, in the change management context. What are the key ingredients to overcoming resistance and what can you do, to give it voice. Resistance is a gift to be mined. People resist because they care, if they didn't care, they would just smile and look the other way....in this session we will explore how to embrace it and shift the energy from resistance to enablers.

Outcomes:

• Learn to "sell" the change to resistors

• Tools and techniques for uncovering and embracing resistance

• Find your own hot spots, emotions that set you off...how do you manage self in the relationship with someone who is "resisting?"

  Registration is closed.

Dr. Tolchinsky has been consulting to major corporations around the world for the past forty years. He has extensive experience in managing large system change efforts; new plant design and start-ups; redesigning organizations (both public and private sector); and employee involvement and participative work systems. Paul's expertise is in the design of systems, applying socio-technical systems principles to organizations. He has designed/redesigned production systems, new facilities, high tech organizations and broader eco-systems.

Paul is the pioneer of Real Time Work Design (Large Group Interventions by Bunker and Alban, Jossey Bass, 1997), an approach to work design that involves whole organizations (often up to 800-1,000 employees at a time) and the Whole-Scale™ Change technology mentioned in Fusion Leadership (Daft and Lengel, Berrett Koehler, 1998). He is the author of over 50 articles on organization design and the co-author of two books on Large Group Methods entitled: Unleashing the Magic in Organizations: The Whole-Scale Approach and Unleashing the Magic: A Toolkit (2000).

In recent years he has been an invited speaker and guest lecturer on the design of systems and the future of work in Europe, Australia, India, Brazil, Singapore and Hong Kong. He is the co-founder of the European Organization forum, a community of Organization Design professionals (1200+ strong) across Europe. Paul's clients include the Siemens Power Systems (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Miba AG (Austria), Knill Group (Austria), Eckes-Granini (Germany), General Electric Aerospace, Bank of America, Pratt & Whitney Engines (all USA), and Messier Dowty (Canada), and the CIA, to name just a few. Paul is the Managing Partner of Performance Development Associates. In addition, he has taught graduate courses in Organization Behavior, Organization Design and Development at Webster University (Vienna), The University of Innsbruck (Innsbruck), The Technical University of Lisbon, (Lisbon) and The School of Inspired Leadership (Gurgon, India).

Learn more about Dr. Tolchinsky via https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-tolchinsky-838394/

Speaker: Tiffany Moore

Time: 6-7:30pm CT, Thursday, Jan 4

This is a virtual event

Program Description

Attendees will explore and better understand followership and the role it plays in organizations. Many employees have positive and negative stories of their attempts to influence leaders to create positive change.

For those with negative experiences, they can have decreased engagement, low morale, and eventually seek out other roles where they are able to add more value. Organizations with both flat and hierarchical structures experience the impacts followers have on their operations, culture, and profitability. For companies to grow and have a more sustainable workforce, they should consider creating a social marketplace where ideas and suggestions are shared equally among employees and leadership ultimately co-creating the leadership process.

The learnings from this program are applicable to leadership and OD coaches, consultants, as well as internal employees interested in becoming more effective in their role within an organization.

Outcomes:

• Add to your consulting toolkit when coaching or developing leaders in need of creating a “social marketplace” where ideas and suggestions are shared equally co-creating the leadership process. This is especially helpful for those leaders who are not accustomed to inclusive input.

• Become better equipped to treat organizations and the workforce as an interdependent ecosystem dependent on the ability of employees (followers) to positively influence.

• Develop additional strategies for addressing when a leadership team is difficult to influence.

• Assess when influence is used negatively that may self-serve rather than promote innovation within an organization.

• Generally understand followership from an academic perspective.

  Register is closed.

About the speaker:

After several years in project and client management-related roles, I eventually learned my passions and skills lay more with developing the people within organizations. In a variety of industries, I have served as a trusted advisor with extensive leadership experience, employee engagement, and team collaboration. I have helped large and small companies thrive through well-developed business development, leadership, and culture-building programs. Now as an independent consultant, I am committed to facilitating growth and collaboration for all. Everyone has something to offer and that communication and knowledge sharing bring out the best in everyone. Getting beyond the surface helps individuals work better together. I enjoy connecting with others to help them on their career paths or personal journeys.

Learn more about Tiffany via https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanydmoore/ and https://www.tdmooreconsulting.com/.

Speaker: Alexandra Walker

Time: 6-7:30pm CT, Thursday, December 7

This is a virtual event

One of our greatest services to clients is to astutely notice what they are doing and explore the impact these actions are having. This 'behavior awareness' is a strength of many coaches and consultants. What if we applied that skill to conversations specifically noting the verbal behaviors such as who spoke the most, who didn't speak at all, how many questions were asked, who built on others' ideas, who managed the conversation? And what if those observations were available in data sets so the individuals and teams could see view the conversation objectively and make decisions on how to more effectively communicate the next time they spoke?

Behavior awareness allows us to do that and the whole process could be done on the back of a napkin or so specifically a 28 page report is produced.

Join me as I explore the world of behavior awareness and how it can help clients not only communicate more effectively, but also achieve their highest priorities as a result.

Outcomes:

• Define and explore Behavior Awareness as a consultative tool

• Explore 18 verbal behaviors that can be observed in conversations

• Learn a simple process participants can use immediately with clients

  Register has closed.

About the speaker:

Alex has enjoyed her long career in Talent & Performance Management. She has worked in industries such as financial services, petroleum refining & marketing and manufacturing. No matter the setting, Alex builds trusted relationships with clients at all levels and helps unlock their greatest potential. Early in her career, Alex learned the power of learning experientially. She has woven this mindset and approach through her work delivering training, facilitating group processes, coaching and consulting. Clients benefit from Alex’s strategic thinking and ability to see past the irrelevant details to arrive at the best way forward. She curates her extensive knowledge to offer just the right insight and create a space that enables leaning in and learning. She moves through it all with a light hearted and collaborative nature.  In the end, even the toughest challenges become possible and enjoyable. 

Learn more about Alex via https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-m-walker/

Speaker:Kate Snowie

Time: 6-8pm CT, Thursday, November 2nd

Venue (this is an in person only event):

Cedarholm Community Building & Golf Course

Golf View Room

2323 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

We will explore the dynamic relationship between employee well-being and organizational performance, and discuss how we can build both in unions. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of how to cultivate a workplace culture and systems that prioritizes well-being, while also optimizing performance.

Throughout the session, attendees will be introduced to a model that highlights the 3-pathways practitioners can consider when building a culture that supports well-being. We will also dive into the relationships between performance and stress and how we can harness eustress (positive stress) while mitigating the impacts of distress.

Through interactive discussions we will explore the challenges we face in applying such ideas, and what works in the real-world, allowing participants to assess what will likely work best in their organization or situation. Participants will leave with actionable insights on how to build a future-ready workplace that thrives on the synergy between well-being and performance, ultimately benefiting employees and the organization as a whole.

Outcomes:

• Understand the Stress Process through a Psychological Lens, and where organizations can influence the process

• Learn about the Yerkes-Dodson Law and how it applies to the relationship between stress and performance including the important distinctions between Under Arousal, Eustress, and Distress

• Practical tools and ideas to help drive organizations towards a positive and productive model of well-being in the workplace

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About the speaker:

Kate Snowise trained as an Industrial & Organizational Psychologist in New Zealand. She moved to the USA 10-years ago and now practices as an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Facilitator. Kate is passionate about helping leaders deepen their self-knowledge and build organizations that put people at the center. She is an expert on Stress, Burnout, and Well-Being and frequently speaks on this topic. She has been acknowledged as a top Executive Coach by the Coach Federation and listed as one of the Top 15 Coaches in St. Paul by Influence Digest. Her thoughts have been featured on sites including FastCompany, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, and Huffington Post among others.

Learn more about her work via www.thrive.how

This is a virtual event (Zoom)

MNODN's mission is to engage in growth and learning opportunities that foster a strong, diverse, and supportive community of organization development professionals in Minnesota and beyond. At our community of practice workshop you'll get a chance to leverage the knowledge, skillsets and experiences of your MNODN colleagues to help solve your professional questions and sticky issues.

All are welcome! Bring a specific issue or question to solicit ideas, resources and advice from other individuals who share your passion for OD and human systems.

No issues? No problem! Come as a peer consultant to advise, collaborate and use your own expertise to support your fellow OD enthusiasts.

This workshop is free. Registration is closed.

This is a virtual event (Zoom)

Program Description:

Seeing Things Whole is an organizational framework that cultivates whole leaders and thriving organizations to positively impact the common good. Developed out of the servant leadership movement, the framework creates pathways for individuals and organizations to approach success through a multidimensional lens by seeking to support leaders to align their actions with their values. Leaders are supported to move towards multiple bottom line thinking when tackling challenges. During this presentation, you will be introduced to the framework and have the opportunity to analyze organizational challenges utilizing the model. Through an intentional exercise, you will consider common organizational challenges as a means to provide strategies for bringing a practice of ‘seeing things whole’ back to your work.

Objectives:

• Introduce a threefold framework for analyzing organizational challenges

• Apply multidimensional thinking to a current organizational challenge

• Provide strategies for continuing examination and practice to create action in your work

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About the Speaker:

Keri Clifton is the Program Director for the Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole at Augsburg University. She brings passion and excitement for supporting individuals and organizations to thrive through effective programming, sustained engagement, and continuous development. She is committed to serving others for the advancement of the common good. Keri has a breadth of experience in non-profit program development, management, and fundraising in the fields of community development, arts, and mental health education and advocacy. Keri holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI and recently completed a Masters of Arts in Leadership from Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN in June 2023.

Program Description

Sponsor: MNODN and Pacific NW OD Network(PNODN)

Time: 6:30-8:30pm CT, August 16

Channel: Zoom

Are you looking for a quick and fun way to examine the present and plan for the future? Ecocycle Planning can both help you see the big picture and choose next steps for anything with a life cycle: a project, an unexpected event, your activities, a trip or even your health.

 In this session, you’ll choose a topic and map out what you are starting, doing well, undoing and dreaming about and where you are stuck. And you’ll receive support in identifying how to move forward. Come prepared to grow what you want and let go of what is getting in the way!

What to bring: a large sheet of paper (flip charts are ideal), sticky notes, pens and curiosity. Participants will learn the Ecocycle by applying it to a project of their own choosing. They will also discuss things in small groups using activities based on Liberating Structures.

Three Learning Objectives (Count for PMI course credit):

1. Try a quick and simple, yet profound, planning tool (Ecocycle Planning)

2. Explore how you might use the tool in your work and life

3. Receive feedback on your next steps

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Speaker:

Barb Bickford helps leaders who are frustrated with their boring unproductive meetings.  Through her consulting and teaching, she enables them to foster better group relationships, get better results and collaborate with confidence.  She also supports leaders by facilitating meetings on their behalf.  A geologist by training and with decades of experience in healthcare waste management, Barb especially loves working with scientists and professionals working in science, environmental health and public health.  Learn more about Barb here.