Meetings Calendar

Home

Meetings Calendar

Melbourne ODA 2010 Program

Sunday, 05 September 2010 00:00

"Connect - Share - Grow"
February - October 2010 Program

ALL DATES ARE TO BE CONFIRMED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Date	Topic	Purpose
Tues Feb 23	What is OD? I work in OD. How do I explain what I do? How many times have you pondered how to respond?	Our first event of 2010 starts with this perennial question! Come and join colleagues as we connect, share and grow our picture of our field of endeavour and our ability to communicate what the heck we do - and why! Do come along, we‘d love to see you!
Wed Mar 31	Consulting and me... A critical relationship for both client and consultant - some what, whys and hows	Explore the phases and differing roles of a consulting relationship the way Gordon & Ron Lippet, often considered the ‘grandfathers' of OD consulting describe it. Whether you're a consultant in or external to an organisation, or a client looking for consulting services, you'll find a quite a few gems here! Look out for our very special guest!
Tues April 27	Just when you thought you knew all about OD thinking and practice...! Toolshed time	The ever popular Toolshed returns for 2010. This time we'll go in-depth with a particular approach. Join us for a hands-on night of exploration, learning and fun.
Wed May 26	Loyalty and belonging...who needs it? Does today's workplace build belonging? Does today's workforce want it?	Come and join our Panel of talented contributors ready and willing to explore this question. What do we need to be productive and effective? What assumptions do we make about what's helpful? Scintillating conversation - prepare to be stimulated and challenged!
Tues June 29	Blooming growth! So much for the financial crisis... A case study	What happens when rapid growth and expansion occur for an organisation? What are the unique demands and challenges this brings? How can OD thinking and practice help? Join us as we explore a real live case study of this very experience.
Wed, July 28	How to have conversations that matter Simple steps for having conversations that count.	How often do we shy away from the conversations we really need to have? Come and join your ODA colleagues as we try on the simple steps that make sure our conversations matter.
Tues, August 24 - 25	ODA's 6th Annual Conference How to Connect, Share and Grow with other leading professionals.	Enjoy a mid-winter retreat by the seaside at St Kilda. Join Dr. Mike Faris, our key note presenter, many special guests and ODA colleagues for two days of refreshing learning time out for you!
Wed, September 29	Tackling youth homelessness - creating a culture within shared accommodation for young people The role of Organisation Development	All the usual official stuff: reports, nominations/new committee. Watch this space for news of a riveting guest speaker.
Tues, October 26	2010 - It's a wrap... How do you bring a year to a close?	With the help of ODA's leadership group - that's how! Join the end of year festivities and bring your unique perspective to ODA's strategic planning for the new year.

Note: We vary our meeting days and dates to give people who have a regular commitment a chance to attend at least some meetings.

Meeting Location:

Unless advised otherwise all meetings will be held at:

The Fawkner Park Community Centre

65 Toorak Rd West, South Yarra (between Punt Rd and St Kilda Rd)
Approx. 200 mtrs from St Kilda Rd tram at Toorak Rd
Parking is available on site.
Meeting commences at 6:00pm for 6:30pm start concluding at 8:30pm Refreshments are provided.

Cost:

Non Members - $30 per meeting (inc. GST)

Members - No Charge

Last Updated on Sunday, 05 September 2010 18:25

ODA 6th Annual Conference

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:23

6th ODA conference
24-25 August 2010
The Novotel St Kilda
Upper Esplanade, St Kilda, Victoria

How to Connect, Share and Grow With Other Leading Professionals…

Learn all about this at our mid-winter retreat by the seaside in St Kilda. Our 6th annual conference will be a rich, stimulating two days with many opportunities to ‘Connect Share Grow’.

Why come along? To explore the answers to these burning questions…

How do we make our way in an increasingly complex, chaotic and often collapsing world, with seemingly one crisis after another? How can complexity thinking help us?
Join our key note speaker, Dr Mike Faris, consultant and academic, who will lead us through an exploration of how complexity thinking can help us prepare for and navigate the many tensions and uncertainties that inevitably will arise for us and those we work with. Mike, is particularly known for his many years of leading the Innovation and Service Management program as well as his deep involvement in socio-analysis through organisations such as Group Relations Australia.

How can we harness the power of passion for effective and sustainable change in organisations?
Peter Wallman, Passion Maps. Passions are potent forces. This session is about how can we harness and channel passion to bring about the changes we seek.
How do I make sense of the multiple stories that can emerge in a team, a department, an organisation?
Shawn Callahan from Anecdote will help us learn how to make the most of stories, especially after you get them told. Both sessions are part of our Toolshed series, with one more to come.

How do I make sense of accountability? It’s a key mechanism in organisational life. What are the mechanics of accountability? How do I define accountability? And what about authority?
Join Dr Mike Faris, Heather Crosbie, Director RMIT Publishing and a host of others in conversation for our always riveting panel discussion

How do you help people learn at work? How do you build agile and resilient learners?
Carmel Kostos, General Manager, People and Organisation Development, Victoria University and Partner, Next Talent Development, will get us putting our brains to work in a fun and stimulating way. We’ll deepen our own learning from the conference. We’ll take away an experience we can apply in our own practice to improve how we work with others to accelerate learning.

Convinced? Lock in the 24th & 25th August in your diary. Early bird and ODA member specials will apply – Register NOW!

Become a sponsor of the conference and profile your business….

Not an ODA member? Download the membership form and follow the easy steps to membership and all the benefits.

Want to talk to ODA? Call Kaliopi Tsousis - 0407 509 838; Denis McIvor - 0406 069 504 or Kerrie Canning - 0408 136 497. Can’t wait to see you at the conference!

Last Updated on Friday, 06 August 2010 10:35

Melbourne ODA 2011 Program

Friday, 05 February 2010 12:00

"Connect - Share - Grow"
Mar - June 2011 Program

ALL DATES ARE TO BE CONFIRMED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Date	Topic	Purpose
Mar Date TBC	Diving in... An experience!	Reconnect with ODA colleagues for a new beginning in 2011.
April Date TBC	How to do organisational change successfully. (And live to tell the story!) A case study.	Learn how to make the most of change efforts through exploring a real life success story.
May Date TBC	How to improve your practice with three helpful tools … Toolshed time	Toolsheds let us explore three different approaches and tools. Parallel sessions we all get to enjoy.
June Date TBC	ODA’s Book & Web Club Share, swap, socialise	For those who love books and those who prefer the web! Swap helpful resources and sources in a fun, engaging way.

Check our website for updated details as we progress through the year.

Note: We vary our meeting days and dates to give people who have a regular commitment a chance to attend at least some meetings.

Meeting Location:

Unless advised otherwise all meetings will be held at:

The Fawkner Park Community Centre

Cost:

Non Members - $30 per meeting (inc. GST)

Members - No Charge

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 07:56

Melbourne ODA 2009 Program

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 11:19

"Connect - Share - Grow"

ALL DATES ARE TO BE CONFIRMED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Date	Topic	Purpose
Tues Feb 24	2009 - the year I want to have... A new year, a new beginning	Our first event of 2009 starts with ODA favourites: connect, share and grow! Experience a unique method for tapping into your own wisdom to navigate and create the year ahead. Members special: come along on the night and bring a guest for free, our compliments! Become a member: join on the night and bring a guest for free. Do come along, we‘d love to see you
Wed Mar 25	The times, they are a changing... Global & financial crisis? An OD response * March 25 2009 Meeting Outcome *	Learn how an iconic Australian business is responding to the global crisis and the role OD is playing in that response. Join Elizabeth Hunter, OD Manager, GM Holden, as we explore the role of OD in these critical times.
Tues Apr 28	Building our OD thinking and practice... Toolshed time * April 28 2009 Meeting Outcome *	Toolsheds to help us expand and explore three different approaches and tools. Parallel sessions we all get to enjoy
Wed May 27	ODA does Book Club... Share, swap, socialise * May 27 2009 Meeting Outcome *	A new, exciting event for ODA members and visitors. Tap into the rich resources around us, contribute to each other in a fun way.
Tues Jun 30	Don't just do something, stand there! More on a Gestalt approach For the many who enjoyed Sam's Gestalt session here is the handout issued on the night and contact details if you would like to follow up with Sam	Back due to popular demand! ODA member Sam Luxemburg leads us in deepening our understanding of a Gestalt approach. What does it all mean and how do I bring it to life in my practice?
Wed Jul 29	A focus on people... Toolshed time	Toolsheds to help us expand and explore three different approaches and tools. Parallel sessions we all get to enjoy
Tues Aug 25	Let's talk... A panel of scintillating talent, in conversation	The topic: determined by you, our ODA members The Panel: a talented group sharing views and ideas. Who knows where we will go and what will emerge! We can guarantee a highly engaging and thought provoking evening!
Wed Sept 29	AGM Guest Speaker... 29 September Event Links	All the usual official stuff: reports, nominations/new committee. Watch this space for news of a riveting guest speaker
Thur-Fri Oct 22-23	ODA's 5th Annual Conference	Dates for your diary now! Be part of ODA's great conference to connect, share and grow! Be a Sponsor - talk to the Leadership group now
Wed Nov 25	2009 - It's a wrap!	Bringing 2009 to a close and celebrating together

Note: We vary our meeting days and dates to give people who have a regular commitment a chance to attend at least some meetings.

Meeting Location:

Unless advised otherwise all meetings will be held at:

The Fawkner Park Community Centre

Cost:

Non Members - $25 per meeting (inc. GST)

Members - No Charge

Last Updated on Monday, 26 October 2009 11:07

ODA 5th Annual Conference

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 17:09

Connect • Share • Grow

5th Organisation Development Australia conference
22-23 October 2009
The Novotel St Kilda, Upper Esplanade, St Kilda, Victoria

Latest ODA 2009 Conference Delegation Program Information Pack (PDF)

ODA is delighted to invite you to join us for our 5th annual conference to be held by the seaside in St Kilda.
Come and join in a rich and stimulating two days with many opportunities to ‘Connect - Share - Grow'

Our keynote speaker		Toolsheds:
Amanda Sinclair Professor of Management Diversity and Change Melbourne Business School Amanda will engage us in the work she has been doing in Mindful Leadership, discuss the impacts it can have on people and organisations and will include some experiential practices of mindfulness.		Our popular toolshed sessions have been extended this year - more time for us to delve a little deeper and explore a particular approach in a hands-on way. • Systemic role consultations - get a handle on organisational role analysis. Get the theory and time to practice. Join Dr Jinette de Gooijer & Rob Cairns from Group Relations Australia. • The Business Transformation Simulation. The 'How To' workshop for producing high levels of employee motivation, cooperation, innovation, along with improved organisational performance. Join Peter Aughton from The Amerin Group, & Convenor of AHRI’s OD&D Interest group. • Theory U and How We Think, Work and Lead Creatively. Theory U, developed by Otto Scharmer, Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management, offers a framework for reflection on the emergent properties of creativity and how that effects the way we work, lead and manage. Get your hands into clay to experience the theory.. Join Ralph Kerle from the Creative Leadership Forum. And as if that is not enough, look out for a few more surprise announcements! *Make your conference booking now & check out our Early bird offer!* Click here for program information and registration form.
Panel:
Topic: To tweet or not to tweet... Are we in a new world order? Web 2.0 promises connectivity, collaboration and collective wisdom. Is it delivering? What does it all mean? And what does it mean for organisations and OD practice? A conversation to explore implications, lessons learned and possibilities... Join our moderator, Ralph Kerle, Executive Chairman, The Creative Leadership Forum, & Founder, Creative Skills Training Council, plus a range of panel members, in a lively conversation on this very topical subject.
ODA does Open Space

A conference tradition, Open Space sessions are time for pursuing whatever is of interest to you, the people attending. What are you curious about? What is important to you? Nominate your topic and let those interested join you. It could be a topic emerging from the conference, or even from the work you do. A block of one hour spaces will begin our afternoon on day two.

Who's attending?
· HR & OD practitioners · Managers · Students, Academics · Anyone wanting to learn more about, and contribute to, the field of organisation development		ODA 5th Annual Conference brought to you with the help of our Supporting Sponsor: