Baltimore-Washington SIG
Topic: Applying Integral Principles to Personal and Organizational Development
Are you interested in exploring an approach for assessing, and designing elegant “interventions” for individuals and groups who are experiencing significant change? If your answer is yes, come join the CBODN B-W SIG as we delve into how the inter-relatedness of internal and external elements; as well as how the role of the individual and the collective impacts the sustainability of change.
Come prepared to engage in an interactive discussion on the application of integral principles to personal and organizational change. If you have a specific situation/case you’d like to work through with the group, bring that too!!
Speaker: Vernita Parker (vernita@vfparkergroup.com)
Vernita Parker is the Founder and Principal Consultant of the VF Parker Group, LLC. She partners with individuals and organizations who are interested in transforming their current way of “being,” which involves releasing those things that are limiting their progression and embracing those elements that support what they’re growing in to.
Ms. Parker has over 19 years of experience working with private sector, federal government, and higher education clients in the areas of Coaching & Leadership Development, Organization Development, Performance Management, and Career Development. She specializes in maximizing the effectiveness of individuals, teams and organizations through innovative program design and small and large group facilitation. Ms. Parker has a Masters Degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland, College Park, and she’s a certified Integral Coach through New Ventures West.
SIG Description: The Baltimore-Washington SIG aims to bring together OD professionals from the Baltimore-Washington region who are interested in sharing best practices for developing high performing teams. Monthly programs will include opportunities to experience team-building activities, and to discuss and share current interpersonal and group process topics and experiences.
Vision/Mission: TBD
Who would benefit from attending: Organization Development professionals
Venue:
Booz Allen Hamilton
Airport Square II
900 Elkridge Landing Rd.
Linthicum MD 21090- (close to BWI airport)
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation for this event, please contact the SIG leader Pat Foye to notify her of that change.
SIG Leader: Pat Foye (foye_patricia@bah.com | 301-821-8522)
Meeting Frequency & Format: Second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
6:00-6:30pm Networking
6:30-8:00pm Program
SIG Leader Bio:
Pat Foye has a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University and Skilled Facilitator Master Certificate from JHU. For two decades, Pat has been active in the learning and development industry, designing and delivering unique learning programs that incorporate experiential learning elements. Pat has facilitated training on MBTI, leadership, team effectiveness, facilitation, communication and feedback. As an internal consultant, Pat built an innovative OD consulting practice that provided adoption risk assessments for technology implementations. While at Booz Allen, Pat has helped to grow their internal team effectiveness resources and services. Pat is passionate about helping organizations succeed by improving people and team processes.
