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Open Space Technology
Friday, April 17, 2009
8:30 AM
Devry University
4000 Millenia Blvd.Orlando, FL 32829 Print This Page Jump to Event Downloads
Description
Open Space Technology is effective when real learning, innovation, and departure from the norm is required. When you aren't quite sure where you are, less than clear about where you are headed, and require the best thinking and support from all those who wish to be involved, Open Space Technology can provide the means.An Open Space event has no pre-determined agenda, however it does have an overall framework that creates a supportive environment in which the participants themselves determine what to do and when. What better approach by which to allow GOOD Network Members to delve into addressing the key topics for this meeting; namely,
How Can OD Take a Leading Role in Organizations Today?
How Do We Position Our Discipline for the Future?
As you experience the process and techniques used in Open Space Technology, you will find yourself in a highly interactive and experiential situation that will allow you to learn more and delve deeper into the topic at hand. The nature of Open Space Technology process means the structure and direction of the meeting is, by design, fluid and evolving.
Our direction will depend on your level of interest and willingness to participate in an unstructured event where each attendee acts as the owners and directors of both the individual and collective experience.
There are Four Principles that serve as guides to the facilitators and all participants.
1. Whoever comes are the right people.
2. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have.
3. Whenever it starts is the right time.
4. When it is over, it is over.
Hopefully your taste buds have been tantalized and you will join us for a morning of learning and exploration! You’ll not only learn more about the topic at hand, but experience a valuable process that you can use to produce large scale change in your organization.
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Speakers
Larry Birkes, CMP
Birkes Consulting Group LLC
Larry specializes in Executive Development & Organizational Effectiveness, with over 25 years of experience in
Leadership and Organizational Development, Learning and Effectiveness; Human Resources; and Conference/Meeting
Management. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri and holds
a Master of Arts degree in Psychology, Counseling and Guidance from the University of Northern Colorado.
Carol Emmett
Communication Applications, Inc
Carol Emmett, founder of Communication Applications, Inc., has over 25 years experience as an organization
development consultant, a seminar leader, and executive coach. She supports organizations undergoing change in
winning employee support for the new business goals. She facilitates building effective teams and mediates conflict
issues. She specializes in building effective teams, resolving conflict issues in the workplace, communication and
facilitation skills, management development, customer service skills and strategic and future planning. She is also adept in
executive coaching, conducting organizational studies, process consultation, partnership building, and helping
organizations determine and implement diversity initiatives.
Paul DePalma
BusinessWorks, Inc.
Since founding BusinessWorks in 1992, Paul has had extensive experience facilitating organizational change to improve
results for organizations in a variety of industries. He has worked with hundreds of managers and leaders individually and
in work groups to help them transform their performance and sustain greater effectiveness. A graduate of Boston College
with a degree in Economics, Paul received his Masters degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State
University.
Sponsor
Devry University
DeVry University’s College of Business & Management prepares students to meet the challenges of a high-tech, global marketplace by providing a business education that brings the real world into the classroom. Each degree program is designed with input from leading companies and an infusion of information technology into the business and management curriculum. Through experiential projects, you will develop the managerial skills and business acumen needed to succeed in even the most competitive business careers.
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