Come and join the annual conference design team!

Announcing an invitation to join the 2012 OSR Annual Conference Design Team.

We are inviting interested parties to join us from 1pm to 5pm on January 8th, 2012 in Chardin Hall on the Seattle University Campus for a 2012 OSR Annual Conference Design Team Meeting.

Our intention is to do the following:
- select this years topic based on input from the attending group and feedback from our recent survey,
- begin to form the conference structure, and
- assess our resource needs for producing an inspiring and valuable conference for all.

People who are interested in contributing at various levels up to and including the conference day itself are welcome to attend, as there are many facets to producing the annual conference.
This is a great way to get to know fellow members of the OSR community in addition to being involved in a group process focused on a tangible and meaningful endeavor.

Please join us!

Thanks,
Kim Loop, Convener of the Alumni Board

Thanks for your feedback!

OSR 2012 Conference Survey Respondents – A heartfelt “Thank you!” to all who responded to the recent survey in support of next year’s annual conference. You’ve provided rich information for us to incorporate into the design process. Kim Loop, Convener of the Alumni Board.

The annual conference has been a signature OSR event.  Participants find inspiration, learning, connection and more.  

Here is a wordle capturing the highlights from last year's 2011 conference.

Check out a few images from the OSR conference

The 6th annual OSR conference held on June 18 was quite simply wonderful.  We were joined by Bill Grace who introduced his newest book, "Sharing the Rock, Shaping our Future through Leadership for the Common Good" as well as Bill Koenig, OSR Director, who shared with us highlights from his doctoral dissertation.

The OSR design team made up of several OSR graduates crafted an engaging day and workshop presenters touched us with new information, new questions and conversation.  From my own perspective, this was a relaxing, engaging and authentic conference.  All in OSR style!

Here for you to sense just a bit of the conference energy are a few pictures...

 
Bill Koenig asks, "what are we giving birth to in our vital conversations?" Graphic by Anne Jess, OSR 13 graduate

Bill Grace addresses, "Going deep to lead sustainably." Graphic by Claire Bronson, graduate of OSR 6.

Conference attendees were asked to capture what stood out for them at the end of each workshop.  We captured it all in one wordle!

Listen to Bill Koenig on the annual conference

Listen to our conversation with Bill Koenig, OSR Program Director about why he thinks leading sustainably is more important than ever.  Bill Koenig will join Bill Grace as a keynote speaker for the annual conference – Leading Sustainably: Transformation through Vital Conversations - on Saturday, June 18 at Seattle University.  Register today!

We hope you’ll join us.  We’re excited to engage in vital conversation with you!

 

Find out why Richard and Posy are coming back to this year’s OSR conference

…"the reason I keep coming back to the OSR conference is for the surprise.  Plus, it's the best bargain in professional development that I know of.  I always walk away with an unexpected thought or insight, my desire to be surprised fully satisfied."

Richard Wilkinson, OSR 8



…"I come back because I get to learn at a deeper level, take away some new challenge to chew on, in addition to talking to people I've admired, reconnecting with friends and discovering new connections."

Posy Gering, OSR 14

Join us on Saturday, June 18

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Design team shares excitement about the OSR conference on June 18

Meet the conference design team: (left to right) Nancy Andvik, Ava Brock, Kelly Mitchell, Kim Loop, Kathy Coronetz, Steve Byers, and not shown, Dave Porter.

Are you wondering why you should attend the OSR conference?  Here are some thoughts from the design team

…the conference renews my energy and relationships with the OSR community…  It’s critical for my leadership practice.  Steve Byers, OSR 13

…we are capable of creating conversations that reach a deeper level of inquiry and produce more inclusive outcomes.  Kim Loop, OSR 15

…a leader needs to acknowledge and lean on a network of relationships.  This is the place to find and develop them.  Nanci Andvik, OSR 10

…this is the group that can author stories about a new style of leadership that honors the human spirit and comes from a place of heart.  Kelly Mitchell, OSR 15

…exchange  ideas, strengthen connections,  build skills and fortify my ability to lead in turbulent times.  Why would I miss it?  Ava Brock, OSR 14

Register today!

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And as for us, we can’t wait to see friends from our cohorts! Paula Brekke, OSR 3 & Posy Gering, OSR 14, marketing team