Organizational Development (OD)
Special Interest Group (SIG)
Organizational Development (OD) is the study and implementation of organizational change processes. Join two leaders in the OD field for this Special Interest Group (SIG) discussion on OD related topics. Each bi-monthly meeting will have a specialized topic for discussion, workshop, or guest speaker.
Sesion 1: Introduction to Organizational Development for Learning Professionals
In this session, participants will:
- Gain a foundational understanding of Organizational Development, exploring its core principles and methodologies.
- Discover the historical context and evolution of OD, and how it intersects with learning and development practices.
- Participate in an interactive discussion on key areas of OD, guided by the Impacting Organizational Capacity section of the ATD Talent Development Capabilities Model.
Whether you're new to OD or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers a valuable opportunity to expand your skills and explore how OD can enhance your professional impact. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow learning professionals and delve into the dynamic world of Organizational Development!
Your OD SIG Leaders:
Deborah (Deb) Tobey, Ed.D. is a thought leader, educator, and practitioner of Organization Development (OD) and Change. Deb has held an OD consulting practice for many years. In addition, she has held positions as Director of OD in a financial services organization, Director of Talent Management in a government agency, and adjunct faculty member at George Washington University and Vanderbilt University. Deb also taught OD full-time at the master's level at Vanderbilt University for eight years. Her other specialties include Human Performance Improvement, Talent Development, and Consultation skills and practices. She is author/co-author of three books for OD practitioners.
In her work, Deb focuses on creating client efficacy, through human performance analysis, identification, design, implementation, and evaluation of human performance interventions.
Lauren Kiproff-Downer is a dynamic Organizational Psychology practitioner and the founder of Perpara Consulting, LLC, based in the Nashville, TN area. With a unique blend of emotional intelligence, innovative problem-solving, and data-driven insights, Lauren is committed to empowering organizations and their employees to achieve new levels of success and job satisfaction.
Lauren specializes in transforming organizational performance, elevating organizational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and advancing talent development across diverse sectors, including healthcare, publishing, and nonprofit organizations. Her intervention approach focuses on creating tailored solutions that improve organizational culture, develop leadership potential, increase employee retention, and support success in virtual or hybrid work environments.
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM CST
Members: FREE with registration
Non-Members: FREE with registration
