Panel Discussion on Emerging OD: Who do we want to be? 

Moderated by Kelly Gangl. Panelists include Kara Kirby, Tracy Jenkins, Bob Stapleton, and Andrew Woods.

 Set Your Pace & Enjoy the Views - Jes Averhart

A “growth mindset,” thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of inadequacy but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities. In this session, Jes will help place organizational development into perspective and share learnings from C-Suite executives about workplace culture and burnout.

 Leveraging Reluctant Leadership - Kara Kirby

What can organizations do today to prepare for the future of work, a continuous battle on the talent battlefield, and create thriving environments for all? This session will explore an untapped resource inside organizations to accomplish the collective goal of organizational development professionals, reluctant leadership. We will discuss how to influence change in current systems and engage actively in conversations to help the most capable people overcome the mental barriers preventing them from stepping into leadership roles.

 Becoming Partners in Change - Nikki Price

Drawing the connection between people-centric approaches and business strategy is paramount in today’s world. So what holds leadership back from being effective change agents? In this session, we will discuss key steps to accomplishing lasting change and how to translate the value of organizational development to leadership in your own authentic way.

 Reactions & Commitments

 Closing & Raffle Prizes