MDA Leadership Consulting will present on their Leading Sustainable Change program that includes a simulation that enables leaders and managers to work with a robust model for planning and implementing effective actions that lead to sustainable change within their organizations.  Participants apply lessons from a fast-paced, thought provoking business simulation to designing and implementing a change initiative for their own organizations.

The Organizational Life Style Analysis was adapted from an Individual Life Style analysis format to an Organizational format by Dr. William Premo who has also been teaching the process of use for organizations for 12 years at the Adler Graduate School in Minneapolis. He created a course and teaches the process to students in a course entitled Organizational Life Style. 

We have entered the Age of Uncertainty, and public, non-profit and government organizations everywhere are struggling to cope. It’s not hard to see why. Technology is evolving rapidly. Global markets are shifting unpredictably. Political action and social media are creating instability around the world. We used to play and win a finite game where we knew the rules, the goals, our partners, and what to expect.  Now we're playing infinite games that are full of surprises, and the goal is simply to keep playing.

There has been much talk of the “new normal” in global businesses, but only lip service as to how to rethink and re-tool this process to ensure organizations can face the challenges coming their way in the context of talent management.  The pitfalls and trends in succession planning and management must be addressed differently today. As you look at many succession plans in current organizations, they are irrelevant to todays’ workforce and strategic challenges. 

The Co-Treasurer is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the organization. The Co-Treasurer shall cause regular books of account to be kept, and shall render to the Board of Directors, from time to time as may be required, an account of the financial condition of the Organization, shall deliver quarterly and an annual report. 

Registration now open for February 7 program:  Open Space:  Engaging the Informal Organization and Unleashing High Performance and Authentic Leadership

Time and time again employers get low marks in the area of employee development on employee engagement and satisfaction surveys.  Employees state that they often don’t know what their career options are, what development opportunities exist or even how to approach their manager about the topic.  Ironically managers often feel equally ill equipped for that discussion and pressured to have all the answers.

Join MNODN members and allied partners to celebrate 2012 with a fun mixer and networking event.  We will have heavy appetizers and non alcoholic drinks provided.  A cash bar will also be available.  Enjoy great conversation and build your organizational development network. This event is open to all! 

"Managing Change for Effective Implementation" is a highly interactive workshop designed to teach the skills necessary to be a change partner in an organization. There is also an option to attend the workshop and complete additional work (pre-assessment, post-assessment, coaching from facilitators, and implementation of a change initiative) to receive the Change Agent Certification from the Implementation Institute.

"Managing Change for Effective Implementation" is a highly interactive workshop designed to teach the skills necessary to be a change partner in an organization. There is also an option to attend the workshop and complete additional work (pre-assessment, post-assessment, coaching from facilitators, and implementation of a change initiative) to receive the Change Agent Certification from the Implementation Institute. Terry Smith and Lisa Zweber-Smith are the creators and facilitators of the workshop. Terry and Lisa are nationally known change agents, authors, and founders of the Implementation Institute.