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June 2009 HODN - “An Orthodox View to the Practice of Org. Development”
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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While the contributions of OD have been many and significant, over the years multiple brands of OD have evolved – and sometimes to the detriment of the discipline. Internal and external consultants with diverse backgrounds and specialties have disparate views and approaches to the practice. Given the fact that there is no entity that can legally “certify” OD practitioners, the field has not yet reached the status of a true profession. Many clients have different expectations when they think about OD; and some claim different quality experiences with practitioners in a field where any one can self-appoint herself or himself to be an OD professional. The lack of standards and consistency constitute a serious problem. In light of these facts, what was OD meant to be? What is the field’s core reason for being? What belongs and does not belong in the field? How does OD Consulting differ from other types of consulting? How can we ensure the integrity of the OD field? And most important, (more...)
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Location: United Way
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Time: 6:00 PM
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July 2009 HODN - Strategic Diversity – Driving business results with DALTs
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
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Diversity Action Learning Teams leverage diversity to drive business results. DALTs have developed safety protocols, addressed retention challenges, supported mergers and acquisitions, refined performance management processes, developed work/life balance practices, and improved trust throughout an organization. This interactive session shows how and why they work so well. (more...)
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Location: United Way
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Time: 11:30 AM
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