The use of groups in leadership development is not a new concept. However, by combining proven processes with new elements and emphasis, a small group becomes a powerful vehicle for personal and leadership development. As important, the group also becomes a safe, confidential place for on-going support, development and feedback.

It’s easy when working with clients to see what “they” should do to deal better with conflict.   We may not take the time, however, to examine our own patterns of managing conflict both personally and professionally.  What are our conflict "triggers" that push us over the edge and into reactivity?  How do our actions unknowingly increase conflict and what helps us deal with it more constructively?

There are many definitions of leadership; Curphy and Hogan (2012) define leadership as the ability to get results (the what of leadership) and the ability to build teams (the how of leadership).  Groups and teams are the building blocks of modern organizations, yet there is no agreed upon framework for transforming collections of individuals into high performing teams.

You wanted it, we listened.  Our speaker evaluations as well as social media polling show that MNODN members prefer the evening meeting times. Our 2012/2013 events will all be held at the University of St. Thomas on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Stay after the program for the opportunity to network with your peers.

The MN Organization Development Network (MNODN) board is made up of volunteer members who jointly oversee the activities of the organization.  MNODN is governed by a set of organizational bylaws and board’s activities are guided by a strategic plan which members of the organization as a whole provide input and ideas. 

On behalf of the board and as chair, it is with great pleasure and excitement I announce Julie Moore Rapacki as MNODN's Chair Elect.  Julie is a dynamic addition to our board and her immediate focus will include board integration, establishing administration processes and procedures and defining the succession management process.  Additionally, for the next five months Julie will spend time becoming acquainted with MNODN. 

The Minnesota Organization Development Network (MNODN) is pleased to announce that we have changed the ‘member only’ restriction to joining the MNODN Linkedin group. If you are interested in Organizational Development, networking, and discussing relevant issues then please consider joining the MNODN Linkedin group. 

Growing... is at the core of all that the Organization Development Network does and offers to the OD community. 

Join MNODN for its annual professional networking mixer featuring keynote speaker David W. Jamieson, Ph.D. on the Future of Organization Development. Enjoy great conversation and build your OD network. This event is open to all!

Dr. Louis N. Quast, MNODN's May 11 presenter, contributed to a recently published Wall Street Journal article.  Dr. Quast, a University of Minnesota professor of organizational leadership and vice president of PDI Ninth House was the lead author on the study of leadership patterns and career derailment.