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• TODN Spring Breakfast - Let's Celebrate

  • When
    04/23/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Craft Public House, Cary, NC
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  
  

  

  
  

  TODN Spring Breakfast:

  Honor Our Past, Celebrate Our Future

  ALL TODN MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PROFESSIONALS ARE WELCOME!
  

  Honor TODN's Past Presidents!

  Help us update TODN's Purpose, Vision, and Values!

  
  

  Wednesday,

  April 23, 2025

  
  

  At Craft Public House

  Cary, NC*

  
  

  8:30 - 10:00 am

  Join us for a special morning of celebration and inspiration!

  You're invited to the TODN Spring Breakfast on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the welcoming Craft Public House in Cary, NC.

  This event is a unique opportunity to:

  • Honor Our TODN Past Presidents: With an eye to TODN's 30th anniversary (2027), we will express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated leadership of our Past Presidents. Their contributions have shaped our organization and paved the way for our future.
  • Impact Our New Purpose, Vision, and Values: Be among the first to review and comment on TODN's refreshed Purpose, Vision, and Values. This pivotal moment will set the stage for our collective journey forward, guiding our actions and aspirations.
  • Connect and Network: Enjoy a delicious breakfast and connect with fellow members, fostering valuable relationships within our community.

  What to Expect?

  A Culinary and Collaborative Experience

  Breakfast Spread

  Indulge in a delectable buffet featuring:

  • Two delicious egg dishes
  • Savory chicken biscuit sliders
  • Crispy breakfast potatoes
  • Fresh seasonal fruit
  • Decadent cinnamon rolls
  • Aromatic coffee and tea

  Special dietary needs? We've got you covered. Just let us know in advance.

  Interactive Networking

  This isn't just a meal—it's a collaborative opportunity:

  • Enjoy casual conversation during breakfast
  • Engage in dynamic paired discussions
  • Provide critical input on TODN's evolving Purpose, Vision, and Values Statement

  Celebrating Leadership

  A brief, meaningful program to:

  • Recognize and honor TODN's Past Presidents
  • Highlight the incredible legacy of our organizational leaders
  • Connect the past with our exciting future

  Come hungry. Leave inspired.

  Honor Our Legacy: Sponsor a Past President

  Interested in being a major sponsor for this event (i.e., more than one breakfast)?

  Click Here!

  Make a Meaningful Difference

  Your sponsorship is more than a meal—it's a tribute to the visionary leaders who have shaped TODN. By sponsoring a Past President's breakfast, you:

  • Recognize exceptional leadership
  • Celebrate our organizational history
  • Invest in the continuity of our professional community

  Sponsorship Benefits

  • Breakfast for a distinguished Past President
  • Public recognition on our website
  • Acknowledgment during the event
  • Personal connection with TODN's foundational leaders

  Invest in Our Shared Legacy

  Each sponsorship is a powerful statement of gratitude and commitment to the professionals who have guided our organization's journey.

  Please note: 

  Any donations exceeding costs will be applied to future TODN programs.

  We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor our past and embrace our future!

  Best regards,

  Your TODN Board

  
  

  *Craft Public House is located in Cary, NC. 

  1040 Tryon Village Dr Ste 601, Cary, NC 27518
  

  The restaurant is conveniently accessible from I-40 E, I-440, Hwy 1, and Hwy 64 (Tryon Rd).

  
  

  Please note:  The Presidents' Breakfast is a program within the Triangle Organization Development Network.  For a schedule of TODN programs, you can check out the TODN calendar.  For more information about becoming a member of TODN, contact Susan Westbrook or any TODN Board member.

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• Be a Sponsor for the TODN Spring Breakfast

  • When
    04/23/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Craft Public House, Cary, NC
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Sponsorship Opportunity

  for the April 23, 2025

  TODN Spring Breakfast 

  
  

  Support our community while gaining visibility for your business!

  Dear TODN Members and Friends,

  We invite you to become a sponsor for the TODN Spring Breakfast on Tuesday, April 23 (8:30-10:00 AM). Your generous sponsorship will:

  • Help reduce costs for our members
  • Provide complimentary breakfast for Past Presidents
  • Help us create a celebratory vibe
  • Cover printing and marketing expenses
  • Fund expressions of appreciation for our Past Presidents

  All sponsors receive:

  • Recognition at the Spring Breakfast event
  • Shout-outs on our social media posts

  
  

  Note:  This sponsorship is in addition to your registration for the TODN Spring Breakfast.  Please CLICK HERE to register for the breakfast event.

  
  

  Sponsorship Levels:

  • Bronze ($25) - Covers breakfast for one of our Past Presidents.
  • Silver ($75) - Enhanced recognition on the TODN website Sponsors' page.
  • Gold ($125) - Premium recognition on TODN's Sponsor's page plus an opportunity to display your materials at our designated Sponsors' table.

  Your support ensures this celebration is memorable for our Past Presidents and all participants. To become a sponsor, simply select your preferred level of sponsorship when checking out of this announcement.

  When your confirmation email arrives, please check it for next steps so we can recognize you and your business for your contribution.

  Please note:  If you registered for the event and paid for a Past President's breakfast in the process, you are already considered a Bronze-level sponsor.  Thank you!

  Questions? Please contact Susan Westbrook.

  Thank you for considering this opportunity to support TODN!

  Warmest regards and gratitude,

  Your TODN Board

  
  

  
  

  
  

  TODN Spring Breakfast:

  Honor Our Past, Celebrate Our Future

  ALL TODN MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PROFESSIONALS ARE WELCOME!
  

  Honor TODN's Past Presidents!

  Help us update TODN's Purpose, Vision, and Values!

  
  

  Wednesday,

  April 23, 2025

  
  

  At Craft Public House

  Cary, NC*

  
  

  8:30 - 10:00 am

  Join us for a special morning of celebration and inspiration!

  You're invited to the TODN Spring Breakfast on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the welcoming Craft Public House in Cary, NC.

  This event is a unique opportunity to:

  • Honor Our TODN Past Presidents: With an eye to TODN's 30th anniversary (2027), we will express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated leadership of our Past Presidents. Their contributions have shaped our organization and paved the way for our future.
  • Impact Our New Purpose, Vision, and Values: Be among the first to review and comment on TODN's refreshed Purpose, Vision, and Values. This pivotal moment will set the stage for our collective journey forward, guiding our actions and aspirations.
  • Connect and Network: Enjoy a delicious breakfast and connect with fellow members, fostering valuable relationships within our community.

  What to Expect?

  A Culinary and Collaborative Experience

  Breakfast Spread

  Indulge in a delectable buffet featuring:

  • Two delicious egg dishes
  • Savory chicken biscuit sliders
  • Crispy breakfast potatoes
  • Fresh seasonal fruit
  • Decadent cinnamon rolls
  • Aromatic coffee and tea

  Special dietary needs? We've got you covered. Just let us know in advance.

  Interactive Networking

  This isn't just a meal—it's a collaborative opportunity:

  • Enjoy casual conversation during breakfast
  • Engage in dynamic paired discussions
  • Provide critical input on TODN's evolving Purpose, Vision, and Values Statement

  Celebrating Leadership

  A brief, meaningful program to:

  • Recognize and honor TODN's Past Presidents
  • Highlight the incredible legacy of our organizational leaders
  • Connect the past with our exciting future

  Come hungry. Leave inspired.

  Honor Our Legacy: Sponsor a Past President

  Interested in being a major sponsor for this event (i.e., more than one breakfast)? Contact Susan Westbrook.

  Make a Meaningful Difference

  Your sponsorship is more than a meal—it's a tribute to the visionary leaders who have shaped TODN. By sponsoring a Past President's breakfast, you:

  • Recognize exceptional leadership
  • Celebrate our organizational history
  • Invest in the continuity of our professional community

  Sponsorship Benefits

  • Breakfast for a distinguished Past President
  • Public recognition on our website
  • Acknowledgment during the event
  • Personal connection with TODN's foundational leaders

  Invest in Our Shared Legacy

  Each sponsorship is a powerful statement of gratitude and commitment to the professionals who have guided our organization's journey.

  Please note: 

  Any donations exceeding costs will be applied to future TODN programs.

  We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor our past and embrace our future!

  Best regards,

  Your TODN Board

  
  

  *Craft Public House is located in Cary, NC. 

  1040 Tryon Village Dr Ste 601, Cary, NC 27518
  

  The restaurant is conveniently accessible from I-40 E, I-440, Hwy 1, and Hwy 64 (Tryon Rd).

  
  

  Please note:  The Presidents' Breakfast is a program within the Triangle Organization Development Network.  For a schedule of TODN programs, you can check out the TODN calendar.  For more information about becoming a member of TODN, contact Susan Westbrook or any TODN Board member.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sponsorship Opportunity

  for the April 23, 2025

  TODN Spring Breakfast 

  
  

  Support our community while gaining visibility for your business!

  Dear TODN Members and Friends,

  We invite you to become a sponsor for the TODN Spring Breakfast on Tuesday, April 23 (8:30-10:00 AM). Your generous sponsorship will:

  • Help reduce costs for our members
  • Provide complimentary breakfast for Past Presidents
  • Cover printing and marketing expenses
  • Fund expressions of appreciation for our Past Presidents

  Sponsorship Levels:

  • Bronze ($25) - (Covers breakfast for one of our Past Presidents); 
  • Silver ($75) - Enhanced recognition
  • Gold ($125) - Premium recognition plus opportunity to display your materials at our designated sponsors table

  All sponsors receive:

  • Recognition during the breakfast event
  • Listing on the TODN website Sponsors page (
  • Shout-outs on our social media channels

  Your support ensures this celebration is memorable for our Past Presidents and all participants. To become a sponsor, simply select your preferred level of sponsorship when checking out of this announcement.

  Questions? Please contact Susan Westbrook.

  Thank you for considering this opportunity to support TODN!

  
  

  TODN Spring Breakfast:

  Honor Our Past, Celebrate Our Future

  ALL TODN MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PROFESSIONALS ARE WELCOME!
  

  Honor TODN's Past Presidents!

  Help us update TODN's Purpose, Vision, and Values!

  
  

  Wednesday,

  April 23, 2025

  
  

  At Craft Public House

  Cary, NC*

  
  

  8:30 - 10:00 am

  Join us for a special morning of celebration and inspiration!

  You're invited to the TODN Spring Breakfast on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the welcoming Craft Public House in Cary, NC.

  This event is a unique opportunity to:

  • Honor Our TODN Past Presidents: With an eye to TODN's 30th anniversary (2027), we will express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated leadership of our Past Presidents. Their contributions have shaped our organization and paved the way for our future.
  • Impact Our New Purpose, Vision, and Values: Be among the first to review and comment on TODN's refreshed Purpose, Vision, and Values. This pivotal moment will set the stage for our collective journey forward, guiding our actions and aspirations.
  • Connect and Network: Enjoy a delicious breakfast and connect with fellow members, fostering valuable relationships within our community.

  What to Expect?

  A Culinary and Collaborative Experience

  Breakfast Spread

  Indulge in a delectable buffet featuring:

  • Two delicious egg dishes
  • Savory chicken biscuit sliders
  • Crispy breakfast potatoes
  • Fresh seasonal fruit
  • Decadent cinnamon rolls
  • Aromatic coffee and tea

  Special dietary needs? We've got you covered. Just let us know in advance.

  Interactive Networking

  This isn't just a meal—it's a collaborative opportunity:

  • Enjoy casual conversation during breakfast
  • Engage in dynamic paired discussions
  • Provide critical input on TODN's evolving Purpose, Vision, and Values Statement

  Celebrating Leadership

  A brief, meaningful program to:

  • Recognize and honor TODN's Past Presidents
  • Highlight the incredible legacy of our organizational leaders
  • Connect the past with our exciting future

  Come hungry. Leave inspired.

  Honor Our Legacy: Sponsor a Past President

  Interested in being a major sponsor for this event (i.e., more than one breakfast)? Contact Susan Westbrook.

  Make a Meaningful Difference

  Your sponsorship is more than a meal—it's a tribute to the visionary leaders who have shaped TODN. By sponsoring a Past President's breakfast, you:

  • Recognize exceptional leadership
  • Celebrate our organizational history
  • Invest in the continuity of our professional community

  Sponsorship Benefits

  • Breakfast for a distinguished Past President
  • Public recognition on our website
  • Acknowledgment during the event
  • Personal connection with TODN's foundational leaders

  Invest in Our Shared Legacy

  Each sponsorship is a powerful statement of gratitude and commitment to the professionals who have guided our organization's journey.

  Please note: 

  Any donations exceeding costs will be applied to future TODN programs.

  We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor our past and embrace our future!

  Best regards,

  Your TODN Board

  
  

  *Craft Public House is located in Cary, NC. 

  1040 Tryon Village Dr Ste 601, Cary, NC 27518
  

  The restaurant is conveniently accessible from I-40 E, I-440, Hwy 1, and Hwy 64 (Tryon Rd).

  
  

  Please note:  The Presidents' Breakfast is a program within the Triangle Organization Development Network.  For a schedule of TODN programs, you can check out the TODN calendar.  For more information about becoming a member of TODN, contact Susan Westbrook or any TODN Board member.

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• Oregon ODN Partner Series: Community Consulting Project: Lessons from the Field

  • When
    04/29/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  Community Consulting Project: Lessons from the Field

  The Organization Development Network of Oregon is home to the  Community Consulting Project (CCP), providing OD consulting to local nonprofits using teams of volunteers from the Oregon ODN network. Join us to learn the work CCP does, highlighting three recent community consulting projects. Team members will present their project, the OD strategies and tools used, challenges, and outcomes.

  The event will focus on the OD principles and methodologies used by recent CCP teams to meaningfully develop:

  • Leadership and team building
  • Communication and reorganization challenges
  • Employee recognition
  • Implementation of platforms for facilitation of employee recognition

  You’ll come away with valuable tips that you can apply to working with non-profit clients, decide if you would like to lend your expertise to a future CCP project or explore the possibility of starting a similar program within your local OD Network.

  
  

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  Alisa Blum, Judy Sugg, and Sarah Budd were the Lead and/or Senior Consultant who guided their respective teams and ensured that the client received a quality consulting service. These leaders were recruited directly by the Core Team from our chapter professionals or from successful consulting team members who qualify for this role. They have significant consulting experience and command credibility with clients as well as volunteer consultants.

  Alisa Blum, Judy Sugg, and Sarah Budd were responsible for the overall quality of the project, our mission of community service, and for providing a basis of team and individual learning around consultancy skills. They all took an active role in meeting with the team, and staying in touch with the client.

  
  

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• Speak Inarguably: Leadership Communication for Psychological Safety and Team Engagement

  • When
    05/05/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Speak Inarguably: Leadership Communication for Psychological Safety and Team Engagement

  Workplace conflict can arise even when everyone involved has the best of intentions.

  What's commonly considered "professional communication" encourages leaders to express their arguable opinions as inarguable facts. When combined with positional power, this style of communication creates a psychologically unsafe environment.

  In response, colleagues feel the need to defend, explain, and raise their voices to feel heard--increasing the chances of an unproductive conflict. Alternatively, colleagues can go silent and disengage from work. Both strategies--silence and violence--create an unhealthy work environment.

  When leaders speak arguably, they get resistance. When leaders speak inarguably they get safety, engagement, and results.

  
  

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  As the founder of Care Deeply Consulting, Christopher Arnold has curated a community of leadership coaches who want to see every leader be a force for positive change in the world. Together, they develop high-performance workplace cultures for people-first businesses by transforming all levels of management into highly-skilled leaders who drive employee engagement and greater business results. As a leader in the conscious business movement, Christopher has served as President of the Board for the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center and as an organizer for B2B B Corps.

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• TODN in the Park

  • When
    05/06/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary (Buehler Shelter)
  • Spaces left
    40
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  TODN in the Park:
  Structured Social Event

  Get together with other TODN members and those interested in OD to explore, learn, and socialize. This will be a social event with some structured networking centered on play and related to the five elements of the Global OD Competency Framework. Come to network, gain fresh perspective, and be nourished by the outdoors.

  
  

  Rain or shine. Dress for the outdoors. Casual refreshments provided.
  

  
  

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• Part II! TODN Community Conversations: Models that Impact and Influence Our Work as OD Practitioners

  • When
    05/15/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM LINK
  • Spaces left
    30

  
  

  Mark your Calendar!

  Lunch and Learn!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Part II!:  A Deeper Dive
  

  
  

  TODN Community Conversations:

  Models that Impact and Influence Our Work as OD Practitioners

  
  

  with

  Jayne Fleener, Ph.D. 

  Facilitated by Susan L. Westbrook, PhD, PCC

  
  

  May 15, 2025

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  On Zoom

  (It's at lunch time...bring your lunch and enjoy being involved in the conversation.)

  
  

  In our April event, Jayne Fleener offered us so many great ideas to ponder that we are continuing our conversation in the May Community Converations event!

  
  

  What can you expect?

  We will discuss the models that Jayne Fleener offered us in the April Community Conversations event. The Conversation was so full and rich, we decided we wanted to extend the Conversation into our May event.

  In the April Conversation, Jayne differentiated between Organizational Theory and Organizational Development.  She then described 5 Models of Organizational Theory that OD practitioners can benefit from applying to their work.

  You will receive a copy of Jayne's PowerPoint in your registration confirmation email.  So whether you were with us in the April Conversation or not...you can look over the information, form your questions and opinions, and join us for this important Community Conversations event.

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you at our May TODN Community Conversations event. Let me, Susan Westbrook, know if you have any questions. 

  Cheers,

  Susan

  
  

  Our May 2025 Community Conversations Team

  
  

  

  Jayne Fleener, PhD

  Jayne Fleener is an educational futurist. She was recently appointed to the international board of The Centre for Postnormal Policy and Future Studies and is an active member of the Association of Professional Futurists (APF) and the World Federation of Futures Studies (WFFS).

  Her current research and engagement activities extend her work in K-12 and adult and higher education to consider the future of education and work. She is the chief editor of the book series “Living in an Age of Transformation” and recently co-authored the book Learning and Leading in an Age of Transformation (https://www.diopress.com/product-page/learning-and-leading-in-an-age-of-transformation).

  Jayne has served as a faculty member and senior academic leader at North Carolina State University (NC State), Louisiana State University (LSU), and the University of Oklahoma (OU).  Her leadership roles have included dean (LSU and NC State), associate dean (OU), and program coordinator (OU and NC State) in the respective colleges of education.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Susan L. Westbrook, PhD, PCC

  Susan Westbrook is a transformative educator, coach, and author with four decades as a change-maker. From public schools to university research, she  consistently challenged educational paradigms, leading her to found and lead a charter high school in North Carolina that embodied her vision of educational transformation.

  From the education sector, Susan moved into the realm of coaching and deeper personal work.  A professionally certified coach (CTI, ICF) and Reiki Master, she uniquely bridges traditional coaching methodologies with spiritual practices. Susan's book, The Five Tibetans Yoga Workshop (Findhorn Press, 2014), exemplifies her holistic approach to personal development and growth.

  Susan empowers her coaching clients to transcend limiting beliefs by dismantling restrictive narratives and creating expansive pathways to their most authentic selves. Offering a creative partnership that unlocks profound personal and professional potential, Susan helps her clients transcend surface-level changes to create the Futures they dream about.

  
  

  Please note:  Community Conversations is a program within the Triangle Organization Development Network.  For a schedule of TODN programs, you can check out the TODN calendar.  For more information about becoming a member of TODN, contact Susan Westbrook or any TODN Board member.

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• (Rescheduled) May Leadership SIG: Real Talk for Divisive Times

  • When
    05/21/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom (Link in Registration Confirmation)
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  May Leadership SIG: Real Talk for Divisive Times

   This is a rescheduled meeting that was cancelled in April due to a Zoom Global Outage. Please re-register!!

  Creating space for dialogue when it’s anything but easy

  This month, we’re digging into a topic most of us would rather avoid—but know we can’t:

  How do leaders (yep, that includes us) create the conditions for real, constructive dialogue in divisive times?

  Do we take a stand based on our company’s values and vision, even if it ruffles feathers? Or stay quiet to avoid the fallout?

  We’ll explore:

  • How to get people ready for tough conversations
  • What it takes to hold space for honest, respectful dialogue

  No silver bullets. No tidy answers. Just a real, grounded conversation with fellow OD pros.

  Join us for an engaging, one-hour session—let’s learn from each other.

  Bob Stapleton

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• TODN CHANGE SIG - Embracing Difference: Disability Awareness as a Catalyst for Organizational Change

  • When
    05/30/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    ZOOM LINK
  • Spaces left
    35

  
  

  
  

  SAVE THE DATE!

  

  TODN Change SIG Presents...

  
  

  Embracing Difference:

  Disability Awareness as a Catalyst

  for Organizational Change

  with

  Timothy Kellogg, MI, BA

  May 30, 2025

  8:30 - 10:00 am

  (Please, note new time frame!)

  (This is an online Zoom meeting.  Bring your coffee and snacks.)

  On Zoom

  
  

  We will have this information loaded soon.  Until then...please save the date and time on your calendar.

  Best regards,

  Your TODN Programs Team

  
  

  Please note:  Change SIG is a program within the Triangle Organization Development Network.  For a schedule of TODN programs, you can check out the TODN calendar.  For more information about becoming a member of TODN, contact Susan Westbrook or any TODN Board member.

  
  

  
  

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