September: ‘(Re)Introducing OD: Who/What Are We?’ [09/11/25]

  (Re)Introducing OD:    

Who and/or What Are We?  
        

Organizational Development?  Org Design?  Human-Centered Design?  HCAI??

With nearly every facet of “OD” represented across the DFW OD Network, this session invites us to pause, reflect, and reexamine the roots and future of our field. Together, we’ll challenge traditional norms, explore the values that ground us, and surface the tools and methodologies that shape how we work today.

What We’ll Explore:

• A Rebel’s History of OD
  We’ll kick off with a look at the history of Organizational Development; both its traditional practices and its more rebellious, unconventional moments. What’s the story of OD? And what’s the story of you within it?
• Foundational Values
  Next, we’ll dig into the core values that have long guided OD practitioners, including the influence of socio-technical systems thinking and human-centered design. What do we really stand for and how does that show up in our work?
• Tools for Today
  We’ll close by exploring the evolving toolkit of OD, examining how today’s practices can support transformative impact across different organizations and roles.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or newly exploring the field, this session is designed to offer fresh insights, shared wisdom, and practical tools. We hope you leave feeling more connected to this community, more grounded in our shared passions, and more inspired by the rich tapestry that is OD.  Please join us on September 11 for this refreshing discussion!

Speakers:  Carly Riehle and Tristan Martinez   {see BIOs below} 

        
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Schedule for Thursday Evening September 11:  (CT)    
   –  6:45  Virtual setup and Networking
   –  7:00  Announcements / Intros  
   –  7:10  Program Begins  
   –  8:45  Closing and Wrap Up
   –  9:00  Program Ends

Zoom Link to join Virtual Meeting will be sent 2 days before meeting to all who register.

Speaker BIOs:
           
Carly Riehle is a recent graduate of the Pepperdine University, Gradziadio School of Business program, Master of Science in Organizational Development. She has nearly 20 years of experience as a covert OD consultant having worked inside organizations in multiple industries including for-profit education, shipping, residential construction, and banking.  She is a project manager at heart, who thrives on helping others meet their goals and has been PMP certified since 2014.  Carly currently manages the Strategic Program Management Office for a $5B privately held bank in north Texas.    She is also a steward for the Socio Technical System Roundtable; and is serving as Project Manager for a book to be written by the non-profit organization, CCMV.

In her personal life, Carly is an avid researcher and a passionate collector of the stories that leaders in organizations tell that help or hinder their success.  While her primary roles of wife, mother, church youth leader, friend, manager and employee fill her days, she looks forward earning her Ph.D. in the coming years to satisfy a desire to continue to learn and scientifically test her theories about the impact of stories on personal and organizational effectiveness. For more information: carlyriehle@gmail.com

Tristan Martinez is an Organizational Design Consultant who specializes in Human-Centered Design Thinking and Behavioral Analysis. She holds an undergraduate degree in Organizational Development from the University of North Texas and has earned multiple certifications, including Project Management Professional and Prosci Change Practitioner.

Throughout her time in the military, Tristan focused on developing the leadership capabilities of individuals and fostering a culture of transformational leadership that has influenced today’s Naval leaders. As a lifelong learner, Tristan believes the more she learns, the more she realizes how much there is to know. She has a true dedication for helping organizations achieve meaningful change that is beneficial for their most valuable assets – the people.