Whether we are coaches, HROD practitioners, internal or external consultants, coaching is an important aspect of the work we do. ODinLA, the premier networking community for Organization Development in the Greater Los Angeles area, is hosting a learning and networking…
So what is performance? Performance is the results we get (the what) plus the behaviors that give us those results (the how). And why do we care about managing performance in organizations? It’s the only reliable way to assure our…
Later this month, ASTD Los Angeles and the California School of Professional Psychology are partnering together to host a panel discussion on organization design and the evolving roles of HR and OD in getting the right people in the right place in…
My clients regularly complain to me about how resistance is a bad thing and constantly gets in the way of their successful organizational change efforts. “Why can’t he (or those people) just accept it and get on board?” While it…
I always enjoy working with companies who value their employees and recognize them for their individual and team accomplishments. I firmly believe that people want to contribute and make a difference and that the more they feel valued the more…
I remember years ago when the cost of employee turnover was calculated to be 150% of an employee’s annual salary. That amount included any internal recruitment costs, external search fees, and hiring and on-boarding expenses as well as the simple…
Over the years, I’ve consulted with organizations large and small and across industries more diverse than I can even remember. The one thing that has always been a constant though is that the people who define their strategic intentions always…
I received the sad news last week that Charlie Seashore, one of the pioneers in our field of organization development (OD) passed away on January 20th having suffered from kidney disease for some time. This is a tragic loss for…
Join Plus Delta’s CEO & Chief Architect Dr. Jeremy Lurey as he kicks off the New Year OD style with an interactive World Café about the future of OD. Reflect on your greatest accomplishments of 2012. Set course for the…
Need help getting your consulting practice off the ground? Are you already “in flight” and want to take your boutique consulting firm to the next level? Don’t miss these two exciting opportunities that will deliver the tools and skills you…
