Category Archives: Meetings

February: ‘Fit’ to Face Today’s VUCA World [02/08/18]

Please join us on Thursday February 8 at American Airlines Headquarters *
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Event
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‘Fit’ to Face Today’s VUCA World  

Bob Johansen, in his latest book The New Leadership Literacies: Thriving in a Future of Extreme Disruption and Distributed Everything, says:  “…the VUCA world will be exhausting for everyone – but especially for leaders. You will have to be extremely fit, physically, and psychologically – much more so than leaders in the past.”

This evening is an opportunity for you to create your own plan to move toward having the internal resources to excel in the upcoming VUCA world.

If creating a plan for how you personally can become more ‘fit’ to face the demands that lie ahead, please join us on February 8 for this highly interactive program!

Speaker: Deborah Hamlin  [Master of OD program at ACU]  (See full BIO below.) 

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Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Intros / Networking / Food
–  7:15  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation

Meeting Location:  American Airlines Headquarters *
   4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, Center Port 5 (6 Story Building)
   Fort Worth, TX 76155

>> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)
Note: Take Hwy 183 to Amon Carter exit; Go south to Sovereign Rd (SW corner).

Parking  is plentiful, free, and very close to the door (see map).  ADA accessible.

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.


Speaker BIO:   Deborah Hamlin

Deb will shortly retire from her career as a stay-at-home mom to three children. Upon her retirement, she plans to utilize her master’s degree in Organizations Development, which she will complete later this year, combined with her skills as a registered dietitian to help individuals and organizations thrive in our ever-changing and increasingly complex world.

She has managed a food service department, practiced as a clinical dietitian, owned her own nutrition consulting practice, and managed a wellness program for a University.  Deb holds certifications in adult weight management and intuitive eating and is a trained wellness coach.

She earned her bachelor’s degree of Science in Dietetics with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado.  Currently, Deb is enrolled in the Master of Organizational Development program offered by ACU. In January 2018, she also received her Certificate of Completion for the study of mediation.


 We look forward to seeing you there!


 

January – Organizations & OD of the Future (01/11/18)

Please join us on Thursday January 11 at University of Dallas (Irving)*
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Organizations & OD of the Future:
Where Today?  Where Tomorrow?  Am I ready?

We live in a VUCA (Volatile – Uncertain – Complex – Ambiguous) organizational world that is confusing and in constant flux. Bob Johansen (“The New Leadership Literacies” – Barrett-Koehler 2017) tells us that we need to look 10 years into the future to gain “foresight.” That foresight will give us “insight” about today which we can use to determine “actions” to take in 2018.

Join us for a mind twisting look at organizations 10 years from now and how we as leaders and consultants will need to change in order to succeed in the world of “shape-shifting organizations,” “fluid, temporary hierarchies,” “distributed everything,” “extreme dilemmas,” and “constant disruption!”

By the way, the field of Organization Development is a little bit fuzzy. What is inside the OD boundaries and what is out? We will address that topic through a brief discussion of the future oriented “Global OD Practice Framework” being developed by the OD Network  (http://www.odnetwork.org/general/custom.asp?page=globalframework). We will also assess ourselves against the Framework so that we can identify personal opportunities for self-development and contribution in 2018. Our colleague Glen Earl has been working on the team developing that Framework and will provide color commentary and insight on it.

If you work hard and focus you can walk out with a beginning outline for a “Personal Development & Contribution Plan” for 2018.  Please join us on 1/11 for what should be a great kickoff for the new year!

Facilitator:  Pete Sorenson  —  Strategic Organization Design  {see full Bio below}

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Schedule for Thursday Evening 1/11:
–  6:30  Networking / Food / Intros 
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation 


Meeting Location:  

University of DallasSB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room *
   Campus: 1845 East Northgate Drive,    Irving, TX 75062     (972-721-5000)

  SB Hall is #19 on the new UD Campus Map      [Google Map for Nav
  >> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)*

Note:  SB Hall is on the north side the campus, near Gorman Dr. and Haggar Circle (across the street from the Art History building where we met in 2014).
The SBH Serafy Special Events room is on the first floor (use any door).

Parking:  Lot Q, along Dominican Lane (just northeast of the building), or Lot L (to the southwest).

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.

Facilitator Bio:  Peter Jay Sorenson, CMC® 

Pete’s professional focus is to collaborate on and discover and create the next generation of organization design technology that can match the speed of change and disruption in this volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous, (VUCA) digitally fueled world. And on developing the next generation of organization designers that will make this world work from a values, effectiveness, and efficiency points of view.

He is known for his ability to see the big picture, make sense of messes, and lead teams to resolve complex issues.  He relates well to people from all stations of life, speaks frankly, and has a practical eye for getting things done.

He currently serves as the President of the Socio-Technical Systems Roundtable and is an Adjunct Lecturer of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems in the Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University.

In his consulting Pete’s clients come mostly from the High Tech, Healthcare, and Energy Sectors. He has also been deeply involved in humanitarian initiatives around the world.


We look forward to seeing you there!


 

December: Annual Networking / Book Exchange / Social Meeting (12/14/17)

Please join us on Thursday December 14 at American Airlines Headquarters. *
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Annual Networking/Social Meeting
and “Gold Elephant Book Exchange”

Meeting Goals:
 – Connect: get to know one another better – personally & professionally
  – Learn: share knowledge informally during the book exchange
  – Enjoy: fellowship + creative responses (and humor) of the game

Please bring a gift-wrapped book that is meaningful to you — perhaps a book from your own library to ‘pay it forward’ or one from a second hand bookstore. Don’t spend a lot of money – it’s the thought that counts!

The game will be similar to a traditional white elephant gift exchange — each person in turn will unwrap a book or ‘steal’ one that someone else has already opened. Unlike ‘white elephants’ (which are often useless), the books are ‘gold elephants’ that will contain some unique nuggets of wisdom when opened (or stolen) by the right recipient! Discovering those golden nuggets will be part of the game as people talk about the books they give (and the ones they get)!

Handout/Procedure for the ‘Gold Elephant Gift Exchange’

Presenter / Facilitator: Jim Jameson

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Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Intros / Networking / Food
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation

Meeting Location:  American Airlines Headquarters *
   4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, Center Port 5 (6 Story Building)
   Fort Worth, TX 76155

>> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)
Note: Take Hwy 183 to Amon Carter exit; Go south to Sovereign Rd (SW corner).

Parking  is plentiful, free, and very close to the door (see map).  ADA accessible.

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.


Facilitator BIO:      
Jim Jameson is currently “semi-retired” from his various consulting roles and is exploring new avenues.  His professional mission has been to improve the success rate of technology adoption projects, working mainly in the areas of Business Analysis, Change Management, Collaboration, and Knowledge Management.  He believes that focusing on the people side of technology change is the key to improving ROI on transformational ‘IT solutions’.  Jim earned an MS degree in Information Systems and post-grad certificate in Knowledge Management, both from George Washington University in DC.


November: Program Planning for 2018! (11/09/17)

Please join us on Thursday November 9 at University of Dallas (Irving)*
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 Program Planning for 2018! 

Member needs and interests drive DFW OD Network programs.  Accordingly, our November Meeting is a facilitated event designed to answer the question: “What programs do we most want for our 2018 DFW OD Network Monthly Meetings?”
Everyone will be able to recommend their ideas and help choose the topics for our 2018 programs.  What topics are most important, meaningful and relevant for you?  Here are some questions to stimulate your thinking:
  • What topic in the OD field are you most interested in?
  • What information do you need to know in order to stay current?
  • What is a strategic issue that you would like to learn more about?
  • What is a major challenge that you are facing in your work?
  • What is a new program idea that you would like our chapter to try?
  • What topic would help you succeed in your work?
  • Do you know any great speakers that may be available?

We have been blessed with interesting and informative monthly programs during 2017!  Let’s make our 2018 programs even better!  Bring your ideas, energy and a spirit of collaboration!  Consume copious amounts of pizza and non-alcoholic beverages!  Network with your professional colleagues!  Learn more about what’s going on in our profession!  Learn several facilitation methods and techniques!

Facilitator:    Logan Renfrow  (see BIO below)

We look forward to seeing you November 9 at the University of Dallas!  (See directions below.)

(Please join our LinkedIn Group if you haven’t yet done so, and comment on the discussions.)  


Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Networking / Food / Intros 
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation 


Meeting Location:  

University of DallasSB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room *
   Campus: 1845 East Northgate Drive,    Irving, TX 75062     (972-721-5000)

  SB Hall is #19 on the new UD Campus Map      [Google Map for Nav
  >> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)*

Note:  SB Hall is on the north side the campus, near Gorman Dr. and Haggar Circle (across the street from the Art History building where we met in 2014).
The SBH Serafy Special Events room is on the first floor (use any door).

Parking:  Lot Q, along Dominican Lane (just northeast of the building), or Lot L (to the southwest).

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.

Facilitator BIO:

Logan Renfrow is a global corporate development professional with strong entrepreneurial leadership skills and the proven ability to develop and apply strategic insight. He spent five years in China and Singapore successfully managing organizational change and growth initiatives for an international manufacturer of electrical power systems for the shipbuilding and oil and gas industries.

Logan is currently working for a Dallas-based firm providing cross-cultural training programs where he develops the material for individual and group sessions and advises clients on Chinese business culture. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and completed his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University.


We look forward to seeing you there!


 

October: Special Luncheon Meeting – Joint with ICF-NT! (FRIDAY 10/20/17 in Irving)

Please join us on FRIDAY October 20 for a special Luncheon Meeting!
Register on this
Event
(with our special rate) by 10/16 — see below.

 DFW OD Network and ICF-NT!
Special Joint Meeting on Friday, October 20
at the Hackberry Creek Country Club!

2017 PRISM Retrospective

In place of our regularly scheduled meeting in Octoberjoin us for a special event with the International Coach Federation of North Texas Chapter at their luncheon meeting to learn how coaching can be a key component of corporate culture and success.   [Meeting Flyer]

As a valued Alliance Partner of ICF North Texas, we’d like to invite all DFW OD Network members to attend the 2017 Prism Retrospective program at ICF-NT member pricing (select ‘Alliance Partner’ at checkout).

Since 2005, the Prism Award has served to recognize, celebrate and provide learnings from organizations that have embraced coaching as integral part of their leadership strategy. This year, in lieu of the Prism Award, we will be honoring the legacy of the award at our October 20th luncheon program, featuring a panel discussion with past Prism winners. The event will be held at Hackberry Country Club in Irving, Texas.

During our discussion panel you will hear from past Prism Award winners:

  • CHRISTUS Health
  • The University of North Texas Health Science Center
  • The University of Texas School of Management Executive MBA Program

The Prism Retrospective program offers an excellent opportunity to:

  • Learn about the challenges organizations overcame to successfully implement coaching programs
  • Understand the ROI that results from coaching for Prism Award winning companies.
  • Discover coaching best practices
  • Key attributes and preferred experience sought when hiring external coaches
  • Network

Additionally, ICF accredited coaches will earn the following CEUs:   1.0 Core Competency and .5 Resource Development.

We anticipate more than 100 attendees from corporations and the coaching community at this special event.   If you have questions, please send them to:  Jude Olson, DFW OD Network sponsor & ICF-NT President, at jude@judeolsoncoaching.com.

Next:  On November 9 please plan to attend our annual program planning meeting.  We need input from everyone!


Schedule for Prism Retrospective:
   11:15 – 11:45   Networking and Welcome
   11:45 – 12:20   Lunch and Prism Overview
   12:20 – 1:05     Internal Coaching Panel Discussion and Q & A
     1:05 – 1:50     Nominating Coaches Panel Discussion and Q & A
     1:50 – 2:00     Details on the Upcoming Prism Zoom Call and Close 

Meeting Location:   Hackberry Creek Country Club
   Address: 1901 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75063     Phone:  (972) 869-2631

    Website & Directions (under ‘About the Club’):
http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Hackberry-Creek-Country-Club/

Parking is plentiful and free.  ADA accessible.

Cost:   Event Cost is $45 for Alliance Partners (includes lunch!!)

REGISTER at October 20 Prism Retrospective and click on ‘Alliance Partner’ button for special pricing (by 10/16 if possible).    [Meeting Flyer]

(Please join our LinkedIn Group if you haven’t yet done so, and comment on the discussions.)


 We look forward to seeing you there!


September – Consulting Principles, Application & Help (09/14/17)

Please join us on Thursday September 14 at University of Dallas (Irving)*
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 I’m a Consultant:
Principles, Application & Help

Once in a while we discuss the issues that our clients or we are currently grappling with in our/their business situation.

We will begin with a short overview of consulting principles that serves as an introduction/reminder. This will be followed by practicing positive consulting behaviors in a way that will be helpful to each other.

Our colleagues bring a listening ear, ask us questions to stimulate our thinking and see if what we say makes sense. When a climate of trust is created, we may even ask for help to see or think about our situation differently.

Join us on Sept 14 for a fun, highly interactive event!  We will all win by being in the client, consultant, and/or observer position in one evening.

Facilitator:  Christina Bell, Parkland Health & Hospital System   {see full Bio below}

(Please join our LinkedIn Group if you haven’t yet done so, and comment on the discussions.)  

  Also — some Future Events that may be of interest:

>>> DisruptHR Dallas on Sept 19 — fast paced, insightful, fun (and perhaps a bit decadent!)

>>> Special OD Network Meeting on October 20 – Joint with ICF-NT!


Schedule for Thursday Evening 9/14:
–  6:30  Networking / Food / Intros 
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation 


Meeting Location:  

University of DallasSB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room *
   Campus: 1845 East Northgate Drive,    Irving, TX 75062     (972-721-5000)

  SB Hall is #19 on the new UD Campus Map      [Google Map for Nav
  >> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)*

Note:  SB Hall is on the north side the campus, near Gorman Dr. and Haggar Circle (across the street from the Art History building where we met in 2014).
The SBH Serafy Special Events room is on the first floor (use any door).

Parking:  Lot Q, along Dominican Lane (just northeast of the building), or Lot L (to the southwest).

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.

Facilitator Bio:   

Christina Bell,  MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is passionate about creating and nurturing healthy, high performing workplaces and people.

She has developed talent and organization development professionals for twenty years through programs and keynotes as well as serving on the program committees of the Dallas Chapter of the Association for Talent Development, the Dallas/Fort Worth Organization Development Network and the national Organization Development Network. 
 
Christina led the best learning and development department nationally in the construction industry as recognized by Training magazine. Christina also focused on creating community internationally for organization development professionals when she chaired the Organization Development Network’s Social Media and Technology committee.
 
Her external and internal consulting experience ranges from Fortune 500 companies to startups in the healthcare, education, legal, non-profit, government, telecom, high tech, architecture/engineering/construction and advertising industries. 

Christina is currently a Talent Management Business Partner (Director) at Parkland Health & Hospital System focusing on leadership and management development, team building and recognition.

 


We look forward to seeing you there!


 

August: Design Your Organization to Invite Motivation [08/10/17]

Please join us on Thursday August 10 at American Airlines Headquarters *
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I’ve Been Dissed & Now I’m Pissed: 
Design Your Organization to
Invite (not sabotage) Motivation!

Gallup tells us that half of our working people are not engaged. And that 17% are dissed and/or pissed!

How do we make that better?

The Six Factor Model to Invite Motivation addresses:
Nurturing the Individual by providing Purpose, Mastery, & Autonomy
and Setting the Context by Deliberately Designing the Organization,
the Peers, the Leaders, the Place, & the Work.

Join us on this hot August night and bring your observations and insights to our discussion about the omnipresent issue of motivation in our world of organizing.

Speaker:  Pete Sorenson, Strategic Organization Design (See full BIO below.) 

Please join our LinkedIn Group and comment on the discussions.


Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Intros / Networking / Food
–  7:15  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation

Meeting Location:  American Airlines Headquarters *
   4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, Center Port 5 (6 Story Building)
   Fort Worth, TX 76155

>> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)
Note: Take Hwy 183 to Amon Carter exit; Go south to Sovereign Rd (SW corner).

Parking  is plentiful, free, and very close to the door (see map).  ADA accessible.

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.


Speaker BIO:   Peter Jay Sorenson  is an independent strategic organization design and change management consultant, coach, social entrepreneur, university instructor, and ethicist.  His work focuses on the impact of technology change on strategic choices and the design of the innovation process in organizations.

In 2016 Pete worked on the conference design team for a conference focusing on “Integrating Technology & Organization In a Digital World”. This innovatively designed international conference focused on creating and designing knowledge work organizations rather than simply sharing knowledge. He sees these kinds of cutting edge approaches as essential to dealing with the challenges of designing the organizations of the future.

Pete’s recent focus has been on using innovation to create economic and social self-reliance for individuals, families, and organizations in both the developing and developed world.  His current clients are mainly from the high tech, healthcare, and offshore oil and gas sectors.

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington (1976) and his Master’s Degree in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University (1979). The Institute of Management Consultants awarded Pete the Certified Management Consultant® (CMC®) designation in 2002.


 We look forward to seeing you there!


July – Organizational Design: Where’s the Innovation? (07/13/17)

Please join us on Thursday July 13 at University of Dallas (Irving)*
RSVP on this Event invitation  for an accurate food count if you are coming!
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 Organizational Design:
What’s Happened to Innovation?

Organizational design is defined as a step-by-step methodology which identifies dysfunctional aspects of work flow, procedures, structures and systems, realigns them to fit current business realities/goals, and then develops plans to implement the new changes …. jeez, how boring is that?

Where are the new models of org design coming from?  Do we even have any?

Come to our July 13 meeting to engage in a lively debate among old and new friends and other OD practitioners as we dissect and discern the current state of org design, and what the heck can we do bolster our field of study, our profession, and our passion.

Within the personal development field a new model and viewpoint called positive psychology has emerged and has gained tremendous traction.  Where is OD’s “positive psychology”?

Dr.  Glen B.  Earl, a 25 year veteran of the OD wars, will facilitate our passionate and compassionate dialogue.  He currently serves as the project manager for the Organization Development Network’s certification project.  As of July 11, Glen has been at Parkland Hospital for 6 years, all spent in leadership and organization development.  Dr.  Earl is certified in Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching, and is busy coaching 12 Parkland leaders and HiPos.

(Please join our LinkedIn Group if you haven’t yet done so, and comment on the discussions.)  


Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Networking / Food / Intros 
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation 


Meeting Location:  

University of DallasSB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room *
   Campus: 1845 East Northgate Drive,    Irving, TX 75062     (972-721-5000)

  SB Hall is #19 on the new UD Campus Map      [Google Map for Nav
  >> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)*

Note:  SB Hall is on the north side the campus, near Gorman Dr. and Haggar Circle (across the street from the Art History building where we met in 2014).
The SBH Serafy Special Events room is on the first floor (use any door).

Parking:  Lot Q, along Dominican Lane (just northeast of the building), or Lot L (to the southwest).

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.

Speaker:  Dr.  Glen B.  Earl, OD/Leadership/Coach, Parkland Hospital.

 


We look forward to seeing you there!


 

June: Students + Strengths for a Stronger America [05/08/17]

Please join us on Thursday June 8 at American Airlines Headquarters *
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Students + Strengths for a Stronger America
(It’s About a Good Job!)   

“If you were to ask me, from all the world polling Gallup has done for more than 75 years, what would fix the world?  . . .  I would say the immediate appearance of 1.8 billion jobs – formal jobs. Nothing would change the current state of humankind more.  . . .  “What does everyone in the world really want? How can we best prepare American students to get what they desire?”  
Clifton, J. (2011).  The Coming Jobs War.  New York: Gallup Press.

Our discussion will address how talent isn’t enough to get a good job unless we invest in it and create a culture that allows it to flourish.  

In our June meeting Dr. Richard Valenta will talk about how he has used a variety of Gallup tools (including StrengthFinders), both in public schools and at the university level.  He has recently introduced initiatives like “Strengths Academy” that have significantly improved student achievement and engagement to better prepare them for the new world of work.

Please join us for a lively exchange on how we can proactively help people succeed in new jobs and in new roles as their career evolves.  Richard will briefly review the Gallup Strengths concepts — if you have taken the StrengthsFinder assessment it may be useful to review your top 5 strengths before the meeting.  If you haven’t taken it you may find it very enlightening!  See Link1, Link2 or Link3 for resources & codes.

Speaker:  Dr. Richard Valenta, Deputy Superintendent, Denton ISD   (See full BIO below.)

Please join our LinkedIn Group and comment on the discussions.


Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Intros / Networking / Food
–  7:15  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation

Meeting Location:  American Airlines Headquarters *
   4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, Center Port 5 (6 Story Building)
   Fort Worth, TX 76155

>> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)
Note: Take Hwy 183 to Amon Carter exit; Go south to Sovereign Rd (SW corner).

Parking  is plentiful, free, and very close to the door (see map).  ADA accessible.

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.


Speaker BIO:  Dr. Richard Valenta, Ed.D. 

Throughout his 36-year career, Dr. Valenta has served as a biology teacher, coach, principal, athletic director, personnel director, assistant superintendent of human resources, and currently is the Deputy Superintendent for the Denton Independent School District.  He is responsible for Academic Programs and Human Resources, which include:  Campus Principals, Counseling, Fine Arts, Athletics, Health Services, Campus and Student Support, Extended School Day, Adult Education & Literacy, Grants, and Community Development.

In addition, Dr. Valenta is an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University and past president for the American Association of School Personnel Administrators.  He is also certified to select principals, teachers, and staff through Gallup selection tools.  His previous district, Birdville ISD, was recognized in 2011 as the first school district in the nation to receive the Gallup Great Workplace award.

    His Top 5:    Activator | Achiever | Belief | Maximizer | Relator  


 We look forward to seeing you there!


May: Mindfulness and Positive Psychology (05/11/17)

Please join us on Thursday May 11 at University of Dallas (Irving)*
RSVP on this Event invitation  for an accurate food count if you are coming!
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 Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Works In The Workplace

What does mindfulness bring to mind? There are many myths and false beliefs about mindfulness despite the everyday evidence and sound research that documents the far reaching benefits in today’s workplaces. The same is true for positive psychology. We will learn from an expert with deep credentials how mindfulness and positive psychology really work in today’s workplace. Don’t underestimate the power and potential of these two complementary bodies of knowledge and related practices!

Join us on May 11 if you would like to hear some examples and practical suggestions for enhancing leadership, teamwork, and everyday workplace performance using mindfulness and positive psychology.

Speaker: John M. Talmadge, MD, Brain Performance Institute and UT Southwestern Medical Center  (see full bio below)  

(Please join our LinkedIn Group if you haven’t yet done so, and comment on the discussions.)  


Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Networking / Food / Intros 
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation 


Meeting Location:  

University of DallasSB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room *
   Campus: 1845 East Northgate Drive,    Irving, TX 75062     (972-721-5000)

  SB Hall is #19 on the new UD Campus Map      [Google Map for Nav
  >> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)*

Note:  SB Hall is on the north side the campus, near Gorman Dr. and Haggar Circle (across the street from the Art History building where we met in 2014).
The SBH Serafy Special Events room is on the first floor (use any door).

Parking:  Lot Q, along Dominican Lane (just northeast of the building), or Lot L (to the southwest).

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.

Speaker BIO:

John M. Talmadge, M.D. is Senior Medical Advisor, Brain Performance Institute at The Center for BrainHealth, The University of Texas Dallas.  He also holds the position of Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is a Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology & American Society of Addiction Medicine.

A native Texan, Dr. Talmadge is has taught and held an active practice of psychiatry for over thirty years. He entered the field of addictions in the 1980’s and was among the first physicians certified by both The American Society of Addiction Medicine as well as The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Talmadge has also trained in spiritual direction at The Anglican School of Theology and is a recipient of the Agent of Change Award from the Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.  In 2016 he received the Annual Career Service Award for his contributions in mental health, alcoholism and addictions from Solutions Outpatient Services.

 


We look forward to seeing you there!


 

April: Keys to EMBODIED Leadership (BYOB) [04/13/16]

Please join us on Thursday April 13 at American Airlines Headquarters *
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KEYS TO EMBODIED LEADERSHIP
(Don’t Forget to Bring Your Body to Work!) 

Would you like to get a grip on the changing landscape of leadership?  Our Western view of leadership emphasizes force and fortitude as well as thinking our way out of difficulty and stress.  We tend to dismiss the somatic, emotional, and unconscious aspects of ourselves as irrelevant or counterproductive to intelligence.  Advances in biology and neuroscience have started to provide solid scientific evidence for why this is simply not possible.

Each of us has a unique personal pattern or fingerprint for how we handle challenges and stress.  During this program you will learn to acknowledge and become friendly with your reactive patterns.  Would you like to quickly shift to more skillful and resourceful ways of being?  Join us to explore Embodied Leadership!

Speaker:  Maryellen Myers, Stagen’s Leadership Academy 
(See full BIO below.)      

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Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Intros / Networking / Food
–  7:15  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation

Meeting Location:  American Airlines Headquarters *
   4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, Center Port 5 (6 Story Building)
   Fort Worth, TX 76155

>> Click for Satellite Map of the building and parking (with lat/long)
Note: Take Hwy 183 to Amon Carter exit; Go south to Sovereign Rd (SW corner).

Parking  is plentiful, free, and very close to the door (see map).  ADA accessible.

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.


Speaker BIO:      

Maryellen Myers, MCC, BCC, MA-HCP, is an Executive Coach at Stagen’s Leadership Academy and consults with a range of leaders, from CEOs, to senior vice presidents, and middle managers. With over 20 years of experience in human development, her current work in organizations focuses on leadership development and achieving clearly defined business results that are mission-critical.

Maryellen has developed and implemented corporate executive programs throughout the US and Internationally.  She facilitates focused conversations for corporate teams to create strategies, build greater teamwork and effectively execute plans.  She holds a fourth degree Black belt in the martial art Aikido. For fun, Maryellen climbs mountains and volunteers with the Empower Nepali Girls Foundation.


 We look forward to seeing you there!


March: OD Sound Bites – TED Talk Style! (03/09/17)

Please join us on Thursday March 9 at University of Dallas (Irving)*
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 OD SOUND BITES
(TED Talk Style Presentations)

We at the DFW OD Network are committed to finding innovative ways of sharing our experiences, research, frameworks, and cases.  The March monthly session will feature seven speakers who will each deliver a 10-minute TED Talk style presentation that is both experiential and engaging on one of the following three topic areas:

  • Current Business of OD — Highlight OD practices that are having a profound impact by leading efforts in organizational redesign, transformational change, leadership development and effective team collaboration. 
     
  • Future Direction of OD — There is abundant research in the field of OD.  In this topic area, professionals can share ground breaking and emerging OD concepts, models, frameworks and research.
      
  • Technology of OD — With the booming change of technology and social media, it’s important to stay current. Speakers who pick this topic area can provide insights on how to embrace technology, strengthen skills and learn new tools. 

OD Network is a great place for internal and external consultants in the field to share their ideas and get feedback from experienced professionals. We look forward to your participation — as an audience member or speaker!  
 
Moderator:    Terri Adkisson 

Agenda/Speakers:    (see all BIOs below)

  • “Forging Grit” by Mike Thompson
  • “Identifying the Blockers of Success” by Scott Kincaid
  • “The Sextuple Bottom Line & Sustainability” by Peter Sorenson
  • “Big Data, AI, and OD” by Ed Rankin
  • “Presence and its Contribution to Performance” by Dale Hintz
  • “OD: Universal Language or Culture-Specific?” by Sandhya Johnson
  • “Not Your Father’s Career” by Jim Jameson

We look forward to seeing you March 9 at the University of Dallas!  (See directions below.)

(Please join our LinkedIn Group if you haven’t yet done so, and comment on the discussions.)  


Schedule for Thursday Evening:
–  6:30  Networking / Food / Intros 
–  7:00  Announcements / Program
–  8:45  Closing and evaluation 


Meeting Location:  

University of DallasSB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room *
   Campus: 1845 East Northgate Drive,    Irving, TX 75062     (972-721-5000)

  SB Hall is #19 on the new UD Campus Map      [Google Map for Nav
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Note:  SB Hall is on the north side the campus, near Gorman Dr. and Haggar Circle (across the street from the Art History building where we met in 2014).
The SBH Serafy Special Events room is on the first floor (use any door).

Parking:  Lot Q, along Dominican Lane (just northeast of the building), or Lot L (to the southwest).

Cost:   No charge for members ($60/year).  $10 for guests.

Speaker BIOs:

Mike Thompson is the CEO of SVI, a talent development company. As one of the most forward thinkers in leadership, Mike has toured the world and studied leadership in some of the most primitive environments to gain deeper- level leadership insights in all types of communities and cultures around the globe. Mike is the author of three top-selling business and leadership books, The Organizational Champion: How to Develop Passionate Change Agents at Every Level; The Anywhere Leader: How to Lead and Succeed in Any Business Environment; and, most recently, Forging Grit: A Story of Leadership Perseverance.

Scott Kincaid started in the usability industry more than 20 years ago. During his career, Scott has spent more than 15 years working for Usability Sciences, a small research consulting company in Dallas. As to be expected in small companies, he has worn many hats including researcher, operations manager, sales engineer, and executive. In his time of user research consulting, Scott has worked for a wide range of companies including Salesforce, Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, and Dell. In addition to his consulting experience, Scott also spent four years managing a team of 15+ researchers at Salesforce.com.

Peter Sorenson designs and changes organizations focusing on the impact of technology change on strategic choices and the design of the innovation process in organizations. In addition to working with tech companies he also works with healthcare organizations and the offshore oil and gas industry. In 2016 Pete worked on the conference design team for a conference focusing on “Integrating Technology & Organization In a Digital World”. This innovatively designed international conference focused on creating and designing knowledge work organizations rather than simply sharing knowledge. He sees these kinds of cutting edge approaches as essential to dealing with the challenges of designing the organizations of the future.

Ed Rankin, an expert executive coach, has worked with scores of senior and mid-level executives and successful entrepreneurs.  Additionally, he designs, implements and manages corporate coaching and leadership development programs.  Ed is a widely-recognized expert in organizational systems and effectiveness.  He has designed and implemented scores of organizational research programs including employee opinion and engagement surveys.  A skilled facilitator, Ed has conducted scores of focus groups and other research and learning sessions.

Dale Hintz is a Certified Management Consultant, creating high performance:  Cultures, Leaders, Individuals and Teams.  Scientific Assessments frame the investigation and then proactive “guided self-discovery” connects the dots into a new powerful vision of how we “want to” act and interact.  Clients represent all disciplines and footprints – the common thread is people.  Partial list of clients:  Toyota, ThyssenKrupp, Griffith Foods, Lynden Transport, Marq Enterprises, Schneider National, Nexteer, GM Nameplate, Global QSR Franchisor and others with a senior Leader who “wants to” engage their team in the multi-faceted change to go from ‘good to great’.

Sandhya Johnson is a leader in HR optimization, leadership development, team performance, and organization effectiveness. Her broad-based work experience of over 20 years includes all areas of human resources with an emphasis in hospitality, manufacturing and client services work environments including Le Meridien, Ingersoll Rand, Citibank, Hewitt Associates, GAF Materials Corporation and Flowserve. Today, she is the founder and Managing Director of Ingenium Global, a Dallas based consulting firm that is committed to creating talent-driven organizations. She graduated in 2016 with a PhD in Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University.

Jim Jameson is a Change Management Consultant at Noah Consulting.  His work is mainly in the areas of Business Analysis, Change Management, Collaboration, and Knowledge Management – primarily in the Oil & Gas and Aerospace industries. He believes that focusing on the people side of technology change is the key to improving ROI on transformational ‘IT solutions’.  Jim earned an MS degree in Information Systems and post-grad certificate in Knowledge Management, both from George Washington University in DC.

Moderator:      Terri A.G. Adkisson sees things that aren’t there yet, but should be. She combines a deep knowledge of business strategy, operations, organizational development, and market development to help clients become more profitable in less time. She is a Partner in the nFLXn Point Group, a consulting firm that helps companies get to the next level, and have fun doing it.  Terri holds an MBA from UT Austin and a BBA in MIS from the University of Oklahoma.  She is a graduate of Leadership Dallas and served on the Board of Directors for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for 8 years.


We look forward to seeing you there!