CBODN 2010 Annual Conference

Theme: Leading Transformation in Complex Times

How do OD Professionals help organizations build the capacity to survive and thrive into the future amidst a rapidly changing world with an uncertain future? 

Whether you're a seasoned OD consultant or new to the OD community...this year's CBODN's Annual Conference was an enriching and exciting experience for all.

Thought leaders and industry leaders explored approaches to “Leading Transformation in Complex Times”.
 
Keynote speaker Dr. Diana Whitney brought us into the world of Appreciative Inquiry - a key element of the positive revolution in human organizing and change management - a ray of hope in a complex, uncertain world.

Buy Dr. Whitney's Plenary Session Video. Available to CBODN members only.

Appreciative Leadership: The Call of Our Time 

Interview with Dr. Whitney

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Senior Vice President Michael Montelongo highlighted the inclusionary transformation that Sodexo recently accomplished during challenging times here in the US and has now been extended to their global business.

Fifteen break out sessions offered a menu of engaging topics for everyone to choose from. Each of these carefully selected sessions engaged the group with an interactive exploration of the conference theme...evocative questions and valuable new take aways included.

Thanks to our generous sponsors who can assist you in your professional endeavors.

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25 Years:  To celeberate 25 years as an organization, CBODN honored people who have contributed to our organization.  One person that was honored with an award is Bob Marshak for his outstanding contributions to the field of OD and as one of the founders of CBODN.  You may want to Read an interview with Bob Marshak about evolutions, trends, and the future of the field of OD.



Program Schedule

Members click here for presentations from the Annual Conference.

General Sessions

Diana Whitney, Ph.D, Keynote Speaker: Appreciative Leadership: The Call of Our Time






Michael Montelongo: An After-Action Review from the Transformation Trenches at Sodexo North America

 

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Break Out Sessions

 
Anne Pellicciotto & Jake Werksman: OD and International Developement - Imperatives, Connections, and Opportunities for Responding to the Millennium Change  






Suzanne Kryder, Ph.D: Transform Minds to Transform Organizations







Sardèk Love: Black Gold: How the Oil and Gas Industry is Successfully Using Inclusionary Strategies to Reduce Costs, Prevent Injuries, and Save Lives
 





David Jamieson, Ph.D, Ann-Marie Regan, MSOD: Using Strategic Organizational Alignment to Change Complex Organizations 

 

 

 

  

Katherine Farquhar, Ph.D: The Future of OD: Continuing the Conversation

 

Barry Johnson, Ph.D, Cliff Kayser: Tapping the Infinity Factor







Jennifer Jones: What Does Climate Change Have to Do with Change Management? Everything!






Rima Shaffer, Ph.D: Transform Yourself & Your Organization: Exercises for Your Brain!







Terri Holley: The Rise of Social Media: Understanding the Past, Exploring the Present & Projecting the Future
 





Glenda Eoyang, Ph.D: Simple Rules for Complex Times







Beth Applegate, Brigette Rouson: Embracing Cultural Competency: A Roadmap for Nonprofit Capacity Builders






Hile Rutledge: Boomers, Blackberries and Tweets: Navigating the Generational Minefield







Enrique Zaldivar, Ph.D: Global OD: From Diversity to Multicultural Competency

 

 

 

 Nedra Weinstein & Lisa Kimball: The Artistry of Designing Powerful Questions