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.

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.

How to Talk with Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace, about Anything:
The Joy of Mindful Conversation

• What is “Mindful Conversation?”
• Why is it a critical 21st century organization competence and an essential leadership skill?
• Why is it a challenge for so many?
• Can it be taught?

This interactive presentation is appropriate for managers, consultants, trainers, coaches, and just plain folk who want to make a difference in the world. Learn how to recognize and engage in Mindful Conversation in your work and home life. Learn how to stimulate deeper, more satisfying, more productive conversations where openness, authenticity and respect are the guiding principles. Explore the power of personal connection, the (not so) secret tool for building top performers, strong teams, and resilient organizations.

Attendees will be invited to participate in the free diagnostic “Understanding Conversational Style” survey. Each participant will receive a confidential, customized report that describes his/her unique conversational style, its strengths and limitations, with suggestions for further growth.

About the Speaker

Peter Gibb has taught, written and consulted in the field of communication and collaborative problem solving for 30+ years. Formerly a managing partner with Interaction Associates, a leading, international Organizational Development consulting firm, he lead seminars in 3 languages and 10 countries, from the emerging democracies in Eastern Europe to the U.S. congress, many Fortune 500 and smaller companies and non-profits. His recently published, multiple award-winning memoir, King of Doubt, has attracted a fervent following. Peter is now working on his forthcoming book, How to Talk with Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace, about Anything. The Joy of Mindful Writing. He lives in Ashland, OR.

You may contact Peter at www.petergibb.org, peter@petergibb.org, 541-646-1184.

Program Details

Date:  September 27, 2018
Time:  5:30PM - 8:30PM (Networking starts at 5:30PM; the program begins at 6PM)
Location:  Lucky Labrador 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209
Parking:  Street parking is available.
Food:  Light refreshments will be served. Beverages available for purchase.
Cost:  Chapter Members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA): $10; Guests: $25
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. Space limited to 50 attendees.

Bridging the HR – OD Gap:
Exploring the Relationship Between HR and OD in Practice

In this program, the panelists will explore the relationship between HR and OD functions in practice. They will share their experience and expertise as we consider how OD fits into the broader HR landscape. They will speak to concepts such as:

• The relationship between traditional HR and OD in organizations
• Models/structures for embedding OD and L&D in HR organizations
• How the HR structure/model impacts service delivery

This session will help provide a framework for how HR and OD work together and how OD fits in structurally and philosophically with HR (traditionally and in the future). This session is great for experienced OD practitioners, employees in related fields, and beginners alike!

Facilitators

Sergio Sibaja
Director, Global Organization Effectiveness
Nike

Sergio an experienced management consultant leading organizations through change, revitalization, turnaround, and cultural transformation. He has proven success optimizing organizational capabilities by developing and implementing organizational change management, strategic human resource, and culture change solutions in a variety of industries. Sergio is a results-oriented professional advising business leaders how to implement and execute effective workforce management solutions to drive business strategy. He holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Margaret Smith
TekSystems

Margaret grew up in New York City and moved to Oregon with her family in 1990. She earned a Bachelor's in Humanities from The University of Oregon and a Master’s in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University.  Margaret has been helping leaders manage large scale change her entire career serving a wide variety of clients including the CIA, Microsoft, Nike, Oregon Health & Sciences University, and Portland General Electric. She is passionate about creating environments where people thrive, volunteers at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and loves being a Mom of a third grade boy who keeps her playing.

Beckie Vaughn
Senior Director, Global Learning and Development
Intel

Beckie has spent most of her 20+ year career at Intel, primarily in Human Resources. While she’s done many different roles, she has specialized in development, spending roughly half of her career doing learning and development to build individual capabilities, and the other half doing organizational development to build organizational capabilities. She sees these 2 pieces as highly complementary and is passionate about enabling business and individual success through growing capabilities.

Details

Date:  Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Time:  5 pm:  Gather and Networking;  5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Program
Location:  Multnomah Village Lucky Labrador Brewing Company, 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, Oregon, 97129
Parking:  Limited f Free parking in the lot and on the street.
Food:  Pizza, salad and water provided. Beverages available for purchase.
Cost:   $15 for ODN members and Partner Organizations (ATD, PHRMA); $25 Others
Register:  Through Eventbrite. Online registration available until 8 am the morning of the event. Registration will also be available at the door.