ODN OREGON

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Events

Mastermind Meeting – May 29, 2019

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Our first Mastermind meeting was a huge success and we are continuing with more!

OODN Board member David Hanna will host an OODN mastermind meeting at his office in Beaverton.

The agenda is open. Come and share your OD-related questions, challenges, best practices and war stories. 

Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Time:  5:30 - 7 pm
Location:  Adaptive Sports NW, 4840 SW Western Avenue, Suite 500, Beaverton, OR  97005
Refreshments:  Light refreshments provided. Soft drinks and water available.
Cost:  Free to ODN Chapter Members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA); $10 Others.
Register:  Click here to register on Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the day of event. Registration at door may be available depending upon space. Space limited to 25.

Polarity Thinking vs Problem Solving, May 8, 2019

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When we encounter a large complex problem, we develop a solution. The “solution” works well for a while, and then it doesn’t… We call these situations “wicked problems,” or dilemmas, where treating them as Either/Or choices doesn’t work over time.

Enter Polarity Thinking: Polarities are sets of opposites which can’t function well independently, because the two sides of a polarity are interdependent: The objective of Polarity Thinking is to get the best of both opposites while avoiding the limits of each.

In this highly participative session you will learn the main principles of Polarity Thinking and explore how to:

  • Distinguish between a problem to be solved and a polarity to be managed
  • Map the benefits of each side of a polarity and the downsides of each
  • Place yourself on a Polarity Map of a specific pair of values/poles
  • Develop action plans to keep you moving from the upside of one pole to the upside of the other while minimizing the pain and dysfunction of the downsides of each.

You will leave with a new set of lenses to use at home, at work, wherever you encounter Either/Or thinking that could benefit from Both/And approaches.

About the Presenter

Barry Johnson, inventor of Polarity Thinking, will present remotely via Zoom. In 1975, Barry created the first Polarity Map® and set of principles. Since then he has used Polarity Thinking with clients from all sectors around the globe to leverage polarities, AKA paradoxes, dilemmas, or tensions.

Helen Spector, OODN Board Member, will live-facilitate the presentation with Barry.

Details

Date:  Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time:  Registration and networking from 5:30-6 pm. Program from 6-8:30 pm.
Location: Daimler, 4555 N. Channel, Corporate Conference Center, Portland, OR 97217
Parking:  Free and available on the street.
Cost:  ODN Chapter members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA), $10;  Others, $25
Refreshments:  Light refreshments and beverages 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. Space limited to 40.

Mastermind Meeting – April 16, 2019

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We are excited to start something new. OODN Board member David Hanna will host an OODN mastermind meeting at his office in Beaverton.

The agenda is open. Come and share your OD-related questions, challenges, best practices and war stories. 

Date:  Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Time:  5:30 - 7 pm
Location:  Adaptive Sports NW, 4840 SW Western Avenue, Suite 500, Beaverton, OR  97005
Refreshments:  Light refreshments provided. Soft drinks and water available.
Cost:  Free to everyone.
Register:  Click here to register on Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the day of event. Registration at door may be available depending upon space.

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