Peggy Holman to keynote third annual conference

Effective, sustainable change requires organizations and communities to engage in “whole system” approaches. How we engage systems is shifting.

“When talking about the need for changing the way we change… we’ve honed in on some particular patterns/trends that exert tremendous forces screaming for changes in the way we work together... The need for organized group events [is] an imperative for any leader – at any level – who is seeking improvements in his or her organization or community.” — The Change Handbook, page 3

Peggy Holman,  co-author of The Change Handbook: The definitive resource on today’s best methods for engaging whole systems, will keynote the conference.

Come explore the evolving attributes of change intervention. Investigate the emerging nature of consultative work. Probe the current and emerging ethical issues concerning change.

OSR Annual Conference • Saturday, June 28 — find reunion and renewal at the annual conference, presented by the OSR Alumni Association.

Workshop proposals requested for June conference

How do you see change changing? What are the new patterns of practice?

“When talking about the need for changing the way we change… we’ve honed in on some particular patterns/trends that exert tremendous forces screaming for changes in the way we work together... The need for organized group events [is] an imperative for any leader — at any level — who is seeking improvements in his or her organization or community.” — The Change Handbook, page 3

The OSR Annual Conference design team is seeking presenters interested in developing  90-minute interactive and experiential workshops that explore the nuances of effective and sustainable change in complex human environments. Workshop proposals are now being accepted through Sunday, March 30, 2008.

Learning intentions for the conference cover the three main questions below. Successful proposals will demonstrate how the workshop attendee would develop a specific skill set or gain specific insights related to the conference theme and intentions.

How are global patterns and current trends impacting change intervention methods? Possible topics:

• Global dissemination of communication technology
• Increased global participation
• Increase of conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders
• The potential impact of the social networking phenomenon

What are the emerging possibilities in consulting practices? Possible topics:

• People discovering wisdom within themselves
• Connection to one another and respect for peoples’ differences
• Emergence of inspired organizations and enlightened communities
• The art of hosting conversations

What ethical issues and skills are necessary in helping organizations and communities adapt to change and lasting solutions rather than quick fixes? Possible topics:

• The whole person-community; Head, heart, and spirit
• Analysis of power and dominant cultures in organizations and communities
• Leadership roles and responsibilities
• Depth of intervention in an age of geographically-dispersed teams

Download the workshop proposal application, conf-workshop-application-2008.pdf.

For additional information, contact Nalani Linder at +1-206-625-0527, or any conference design team member.

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