June: Presence Talk: Metaphysics of OD [06/08/23]

 Presence Talk:  
Gateway to Metaphysics of Organizational Development

Note: For the first time in 3 years we are meeting HYBRID (in-person and virtual)! 

What do we mean when we say an employee is absent from work? There is a vast literature related to this single question. Here are some terms bandied about, as well as investigated: psychological withdrawal, presenteeism, turnover intentions, job commitment, and engagement.

There is a continuum from absence to presence. The shallows of the Internet, techno-stupor, the virtual workplace, the scourge of telepresence, and the faddish bauble of artificial intelligence pushes us toward absence. But what pushes us toward presence?

This session takes the perspective that most conversation and approaches miss the deeper meaning of presence and its central role in workplace spirituality. The question of engagement and absence rests on the surface layer. Dig deeper and find a whole lot more cooking underneath.

We will work and play together in our own presencing, with large group discussion, breakouts, polling, and spontaneous bursts of nowness.

Participants will learn an integral model of presence that Dr. Bennett uses in his OD practice. Registrants are encouraged to visit www.presencequest.life and download and read the free ebook “The Connoisseur of Time” at dl.bookfunnel.com/444146y1ye.
              

Speaker:  Dr. Joel Bennett, President, Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS)     {see Bio below} 

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Schedule for Thursday Evening June 8:  (CT)    
   –  6:30  Networking and Food!  (+virtual setup)
   –  7:00  Announcements / Intros / Program  
   –  8:45  Closing and Wrap Up
   –  9:00  Meeting Ends

Meeting Location: University of Dallas – SB Hall, Serafy Special Events Room*
SB Hall: 2925 Gorman Dr,  Irving, TX 75062
  (SB Hall is #34 on the UD Campus Map)      [Lat/Long Nav]

Cost:   $10 for in-person (free for hybrid)

Zoom Link to Join Virtual Meeting will be sent to all who register.

Speaker BIO:  
          
Dr. Joel Bennett, Ph.D., is president of Organizational Wellness and Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm that specializes in evidence-based wellness, resilience, mental well-being, and catalyzing healthy work cultures from the inside out.

OWLS clients include corporate, private, nonprofit, local and federal agencies. OWLS has received close to $5 million in federal research grants to assess, design and deliver workplace wellness programs. Dr. Bennett is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed research articles, and he has authored or co-authored eight books.