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WHAT CAN PLAY REVEAL THAT CONVERSATION CAN'T?

Session: Making the Invisible Visible: What Play Reveals that Conversations Can't

OD practitioners don’t just diagnose the root causes of friction, disengagement, or stalled progress—we help clients understand them, too.

But some things are too difficult to surface through discussion alone. This session explores playful, powerful tools using metaphor, simulation, and shared experience to make the invisible visible and help clients see what’s really happening.

Presenter: Alex Suchman

Alex Suchman is CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, where she helps organizations build cultures where people feel a strong sense of purpose and belonging. A 2026 Enterprising Women of the Year honoree and Forbes contributor, she is a sought-after speaker on play as a tool for organizational effectiveness.

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