Our events feature recognized leaders in the OD field,and have included  Edie Seashore, Bob Marshak, Geoff Bellman, and Rick Maurer, among many others. Event topics span interests of new, mid-experience and senior level practitioners; and are organized in a variety of formats.

CBODN encourages the growth of communities of practice learning groups about organization development practice and theory. At least seven groups (CoPs) meet each month or quarterly throughout the Washington, Baltimore and Northern Virginia areas.

The Directory of Consultants provides our internal members and business partners with a targeted pool of potential consultants. The Member Directory allows members to access the most current information to connect with other members in our database.

CBODN works to provide members with access to career resources, such as peer mentoring and coaching. Our newsletter keeps readers informed of events, SIG meetings, and other activities of the Network, as well as additional programs of interest.

Consider contributing by serving on the annual conference committee, coordinating CoP activities or career resource services, developing programs, expanding marketing/public relation activities, or contributing an article for our website or newsletter.

The Chesapeake Bay area abounds with many professional associations that have similar and complementary interests to the practice of Organization Development. We actively reach out to these groups to “walk our talk” of valuing collaboration and sharing.

CBODN's office, with active guidance from Board Leaders, quickly answer questions, develop strategic service, and aid in supporting ongoing member involvement.

New and renewing members are encouraged to participate in CBODN’s members-only LinkedIn  Discussion Group, as well as our new online community forum - coming soon!

Members of CBODN are entitled to a reduced rate membership fee for the National OD Network and are encouraged to participate in a variety of ways at the national OD conference.