Events
ODNLI organizes a yearly series of peer advisories, peer sharing forums, panel presentations and featured speakers that directly address the needs and concerns of organizational development practitioners and Long Island businesses. ODNLI also provides information on events that are sponsored by other OD organizations. Our programs, workshops, panel discussions are focused on timely topics, designed to be informative and educational. They are usually held on the second Tuesday of every month. Registration generally opens two weeks prior to the event. |
Our Featured Program September 14 6-8 pm Clearvision Optical Action Learning |
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September 14 - Action Learning
We will be starting the season off with a very special event facilitated by Bea Carson of the World Institute of Action Learning (WIAL). Bea will lead 3-5 teams of 8 or more individuals, known as sets, supported by individual coaches, to help several local business people solve real issues in real time. Each of the business persons will present his or her issue and to their set. They are invited to bring along one or more people from their own organizations to sit in on their set.
Through the use of a unique probative process the initial issue is redefined and processed and then restated with new clarity. Then and only then do the members of the set begin to offer solutions. In the past, our own members have offered up issues for processing but now, we are reaching into the local business community to do this in real time in the real world!
This is an absolutely amazing and effective process. You will walk away from the evening feeling empowered with an introduction to a new methodology for problem solving.
Register here for the September 14 program.
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April Workplace Excellence Conference (coming soon)
See the Resources page for a calendar of ongoing OD-oriented events.
Our Past Programs
2009:
November 10: Intergeneration Workforce Issues. Many thanks to Dr. Alexander Stein, of Triad Consulting Group, for sharing with us examples of current situations that he is involved in and his knowledge on the topic. These practical, in-basket examples bought the topic to life!
December 8: Listening/Communication Skills. Many thanks to Siobhan Murphy , of Quest Coaching International, Inc. , for leading program attendees through The Communications Theatre Workshop. This was a powerful workshop based on a model that assists Leaders to experience relating to another individual from four potential relational stances. Participants experienced the four levels in “real-plays,” using actual interpersonal challenges. The Leader/Manager experienced the levels in their own role and in the role of their employee, effectively understanding how their approach impacts the staff member. This was an enlightening program!
2010:
January 12: Planning for Success: How Business Owners View OD - Panel Discussion
Many thanks to our panelists for sharing their thoughts, experiences, and visions of OD in their organizations for the January 12 program, How Business Owners View Organizational Development. We extend our appreciation to Vinni Gaines, CEO of Enhanced Customer Care Solutions, Glenn Boemer, President of Sentinel Printing, and Dave Friedfeld, President of ClearVision Optical. This was a powerful, stimulating program.
February 9: Emotional and Social Intelligence in the Workplace - Where is your organization and where would you like to be?
ODNLI thanks our panelists for sharing their impressions on Emotional and Social Intelligence for the February 9 program, Emotional and Social Intelligence in the Workplace - Where is your organization and where you would like to be? We extend our appreciation to Dr. Dan Berger, Dr. Dan Schaefer, and Dr. Ariane Silva for a thought-provoking program.
March 9: Peer Advisory - Action Learning
ODNLI thanks all participants in this program, which was a unique opportunity to present a business challenge or concern and receive insight from attendees using peer-to-peer sharing of expertise. Peer advisors as well as the problem presenters saw the power of this process on problem solving.
During the program, participants became familiar with two ground rules and six components of Action Learning. Everyone left with practical experience in problem solving using the World Institute Action Learning model. Everyone participated in the program either as a group member, project presenter or observer. Special thanks to Denise Gerstenfield, for her contribution to the session.
April 8 - Workplace Excellence Conference
Our annual event, Conference on Workplace Excellence, provided the opportunity for Organizational Development professionals from across the region to come together for a day of learning, networking, and professional development to drive business to new levels of excellence. The 2010 conference, designated Workplace Excellence 2010 (or WE-10) was held on April 8, 2010 and was a resounding success. Many thanks are due to our conference Chair, David Schwartz of Executive Confidential, our sponsors, and the speakers, who made the day a success.
May 11 - Conflict Resolution Panel Discussion
Thanks to our moderator and panelists, and to all attendees, for offering thoughts and reflecting on conflict resolution from a legal, psychological, and organizational perspective. Our moderator was Donald Levine, C.P.C. (Certified Personnel Consultant) and our panelists were Alyse Parise, Psychotherapist and Business Coach, and David Abeshouse, Arbitrator, and we are appreciative of their efforts in making this program a success.
June 22 - Joint Networking Event
What happens when you get over 350 OD, HR and Learning & Development professionals networking?
New connections, promising leads and passionate conversations!
The 2nd Annual Summer Networking Event was held at SLATE on 54 West 21st Street in NYC on June 22nd. This event brings together members from regional ODN, ASTD, SHRM, METRO, HR Alliance and HR Planning Society. Eric Hieger and Bob Ebers represented ODNLI for the second straight year. Don Benenson (new prospective member) also joined in on the festivities. If you were there and we missed you, let us know!
Not even a hot humid evening and a standing room only train ride home could dampen the excitement of meeting so many interesting colleagues. This is an event not to be missed by ODNLI members…it is unforgettable. Get on the ODNLI email list for your personal invite next year - send your name and email address (company name, position, and phone are optional) to rsvp@odnetworkli.org.
