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Confronting and Overcoming Racial Bias – April 10, 2019

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Confronting and Overcoming Racial Bias

Stereotypes. Micro-aggression. Cultural biases. More than buzz words, these patterns of thinking and behavior shape our interactions with others.

Each of us carry implicit biases we use to automatically categorize individuals and groups. These unconscious biases lead to us forming mental shortcuts or mindsets which can lead to subtle and corrosive work environments if not addressed.

Please join us for an assumption-challenging and engaging workshop led by Art Hendricks where we will learn about:

  • Defining unconscious bias
  • Examining the science of unconscious bias
  • Describing Types and Examples of unconscious bias
  • Uncovering the role of stereotypes in unconscious bias
  • Understanding insights on the implicit association test (IAT)
  • Identifying steps in minimizing individual unconscious bias
  • Outlining steps and strategies individuals can use to interrupt micro-aggressions and oppressive comments

You will leave armed with strategies to address unconscious bias in your workplace and community.

About the Speaker

Art “Bela” Hendricks has over twenty-five years of experience working in the field of diversity development, equity and inclusion. His practical, real world approach has championed these issues across the private, non-profit and public sectors alike. Currently, as the Equity and Inclusion Manager for Portland Parks and Recreation, he is responsible for developing culturally responsive programs and activities for communities of color, the immigrant and refugee communities as well as those living with disabilities. His engaging style and common-sense approach to these sensitive topics make his workshops relatable for everyone.

Details

Date:  Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Time:  Registration and networking from 5:30-6 pm. Program from 6-8 pm. Networking from 8-8:30 pm.
Location:  Portland Roasting Coffee, 815 SE Oak Street, Portland, OR 97214
Parking:  On-street parking available.
Food:  Food and refreshments provided.
Cost:  Chapter Members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA): $10; Guests: $25
Register:  Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration at the door if space available. Please register early so we can ensure adequate seating! Space limited to 55 attendees.

Process Improvement: How to Add Lean and Agile to Your OD Toolkit – March 13, 2019

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Join us for an evening of learning and discovery as we explore connections between OD and the groundbreaking process improvement methods of Lean and Agile. We will engage a panel of OD experts well-versed in Lean, Agile, or both.

Carl Terranova, of Propeller Consulting, will be our moderator. With his guidance, our conversation will intrigue both those new to and familiar with Lean and Agile.

Enjoy interactive activities following the panel.

 

 

 

Gary Langenwalter
Gary Langenwalter empowers employees by using Lean and its extensions for the last 25 years. He has written and delivered courses, led countless workshops on Lean, and has helped many clients implement and adapt Lean to their unique environment. He holds a BA (Oregon), MBA (Michigan State), and MTS (Boston University). He is co-founder of Portland Consulting Group. He has led five CCP projects and is an ODN board member.

 

Diana Larsen
A visionary pragmatist, Diana Larsen co-founded and collaborates in the leadership of Agile Fluency™ Project. Diana co-authored the books Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great; Liftoff: Start and Sustain Successful Agile Teams; Five Rules for Accelerated Learning; and the seminal article "Agile Fluency Model: A Brief Guide to Success with Agile." You can find more about the Agile Fluency Model at agilefluency.org.

 

Greg Sievers
Greg Sievers has focused on Lean, Agile, People and Process Improvement, and Organization Development for the past 20+ years. A common thread within these various initiatives has always been creating self-directed, high performing teams. Greg has implemented various training programs and provided coaching and facilitation to support Lean/Agile. He holds a BS (PSU) and CPC (Certified Professional Coach). He is a cofounder of Portland Consulting Group and past President of ODN 2009-2010.

 

Details

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time: Registration and networking from 5:30-6 pm. Program from 6-8:30 pm. Location: SellerEngine Software, 133 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214.
Parking: Free on-street parking available.
Cost: ODN Chapter members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA), $10; Others, $25.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served.
Register: Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration also available at the door if space available. Limit 40.

Facilitator’s Playground Showcase – January 9, 2019

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Back by Popular Demand!!!

Facilitator's Playground Showcase: Share, Learn, Practice, Connect

Do you facilitate, train, speak, consult, lead, or just enjoy learning new ways of doing things?

Fantastic! Then this opportunity is for you:

  • Bring your favorite facilitation tool or technique, to share with others
  • Learn about new ones
  • Try out ones that you know about but have not experienced
  • Experience what it is like to participate

Join us for an evening of fun and experimentation. As a facilitator, trainer, consultant, or leader you may have a special tool or technique or new social technology that you would like to share, practice, and/or experience. This evening is your chance!

If you wish to facilitate in the showcase, please come prepared with everything you need to both share and run your tool / technique. Our Programming Committee is available to answer questions about the tools / space / facilities available at the event (contact jwsaiki@gmail.com).

Where the night takes us depends on you! We will self-organize into clusters and do concurrent facilitations or, if it is a smaller group, we will organize the evening to try out as many different tools/techniques as we can.

Details

Date:  Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Time:

5:30 - 6:00 pm: Gather and Connect
6:00 - 6:15 pm: Welcome and OODN Updates
6:15 - 8:15 pm: Facilitator’s Playground
8:15 - 8:30 pm: Debrief and What's Coming Next for OODN

Location:  SellerEngine Software, 133 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214. We will have balloons marking the entrance!
Parking:  Parking is free and available on the street.
Cost:  ODN Chapter members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA), $10;  Others, $25
Refreshments:  Light refreshments will be served.
Register: Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration also available at the door.
Questions: Jacob Saiki, jwsaiki@gmail.com

Holiday Party – December 2018

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It’s a party!!! Please join us on December 11th from 6-9 p.m. for the ODN end of the year party. Our program that evening, hosted by Dan Vetter, is entitled a “Night of Gratitude” and celebrates the work of our CCP program, both clients and consultants. There is a lot to celebrate as the 100th CCP project is currently in process! The festivities continue after the program with plenty of opportunity to connect with friends new and old.

Details

Date:  December 11, 2018
Time:  Registration and networking begin at 6:00 pm. Program from 6:30-7:30 pm. Festivities continue until 9 pm.
Location:  McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR, 97211. Event will be in the Jordan Room
Parking:  Limited onsite parking is available for all Kennedy School guests at no charge. All parking is first come first served and may be used by both overnight guests and day visitors alike in the main parking lot.
Food:  Holiday platters of hors d'oeuvres, water and coffee provided. Cocktails available for purchase and cocktail service provided.
Cost:  Chapter Members, CCP Clients and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA): Free; Guests: Free.
To Register:  Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration will also be available at the door if space available. Limited to 50 people.

Improving the Employee Experience – November 15, 2018

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Improving the Employee Experience: The “Visual” Approach to Retaining Good People

In today's highly competitive market, organizations want to retain top talent, yet traditional approaches tend to over-rely on verbal and written communications and fail to meet the mark. Today’s visual, systems-driven world demands a new approach. Join Bruce Hazen, co-author of Business Models for Teams, as he leads us through a highly interactive and engaging workshop on Improving the Employee Experience: The “Visual” Approach to Retaining Good People.

In this session, participants will learn how to visually depict work at three levels: the individual, team and enterprise, discover how other organizations have applied it, and then dive into a fun and hands-on opportunity to explore two levels of visual modeling. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to take this approach back to their workplace or clients.

About the Speaker
Bruce Hazen’s diverse professional background ranges from civil engineering to community health and includes degrees in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology. This broad background set the stage for his successful coaching and consulting career. In 2014, Bruce wrote Answering The Three Career Questions, and as a career and management coach, he has guided leaders and their teams to personally tailor their answers for “The Three Career Questions”.In 2017, Bruce joined forces with Tim Clark to co-author a book entitled Business Models for Teams. They have led workshops in various parts of the U.S. and abroad, sharing the practices and principles outlined in their book.Bruce fundamentally believes that finding the right work gives rise to leading in that work and then ultimately to the work getting done by highly motivated, results-drive teams.Hazen also provides leadership training to teams, most recently delivering a four-part series of leadership seminars for all Oregon Health Sciences University Nurse Managers and Professional Practice Leaders.
Details
Date: November 15, 2018
Time:  Registration and networking from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Program from 6-8.
Location:   Lucky Lab, 7675 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219, upstairs event room.
Parking:  Free on-street parking available. Limited parking in the pub lot.
Food:  Light refreshments provided. Beverages available for purchase.
Cost:  ODN Chapter Members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA): $10; Guests: $25
Register:  Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration available at the door if space available. Space limited to 40 attendees.

The Power of Mentoring: A Panel Event – October 25, 2018

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I don’t care what you do for a living — if you do it well, I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing you the way. A mentor.
--Denzel Washington

Throughout our professional lives, we strive to improve what we do and to teach others what we know. As leaders, managers, and colleagues, we strive to optimize our skills and knowledge to drive organizational effectiveness and performance. Thus, we train, we coach, we team up...and we mentor.

We will explore mentoring as a vehicle for learning in the workplace. A panel of mentors will share their experiences, and offer tips and advice for those interested in maximizing mentoring opportunities at work. We will also introduce the possibility of promoting greater mentoring within the ODN member network.

Panelists

Dr. Glen Fahs
Retired Leadership Trainer
Formerly with Cascade Employers Association
Glen has developed leaders and teams for many organizations, and taught for 12 colleges and universities in the areas of communication, management, and education. He helped create a mentoring program for the State of Oregon, and is currently running a mentoring program for the Board of Willamette West Habitat for Humanity. He earned his Ph.D. in Continuing Education and Organization Development at the University of Michigan. He serves on several boards, including the Resiliency Center and Habitat for Humanity.

Jen Birk
Consultant
Propeller Consulting
Jen has experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors, with roles at IBM and now Propeller Consulting. She has a master’s certificate in organizational leadership from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in conflict resolution from Portland State University. She created a student/alumni mentor program for the Conflict Resolution program at PSU, and currently serves as a mentor to five women through a program at Swift creative agency. She loves traveling, dogs, and being outside!

 

 

Mara Kershaw
VP, Learning and Development
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Mara has been a leader for over 25 years in leadership and organizational development, talent management, and organizational effectiveness in various industries, including healthcare, high tech, and financial. She has a Master’s degree in learning and organizational development and is a certified professional coach with a passion for full spectrum leadership development. In many organizations, she has led results-oriented mentoring programs and comprehensive leadership development programs to develop outstanding leaders and engaged employees.

Details

Date:  Thursday, October 25, 2018
Time:  5:30 - 8:30pm
Location:  First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland 97201 (Fireside Room, west end of campus)
Parking:  Church parking lot and throughout the neighborhood
Transportation:  Goose Hollow station, Blue/Red Max Line
Food:  Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Cost:  Chapter Members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA): $10; Guests: $25
Register:  Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration will also be available at the door if space available. Space limited to 50 attendees.