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OD Network Conference 2010 - Recovery, Revitalization, Response: New Orleans

Dates: 10-17-2010 to 10-20-2010
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Location: New Orleans LA  USA
Contact Name: OD Network
Contact Email: odnetwork@odnetwork.org
Website: odnetwork.org/conf2010

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Foundations of Appreciative Inquiry

Dates: 09-13-2010 to 09-17-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-12-2010
Location: Golden CO  USA
Sponsored by: Corporation for Positive Change
Contact Name: Suzanne Fey-Gaiser
Contact Email: office@positivechange.org
Website: www.positivechange.org/appreciative-inquiry-worksh...
Description:
Learn to use Appreciative Inquiry for organizational transformation, to improve business performance and to enhance morale, organization vitality and customer satisfaction. Hear how British Airways, Nutrimental, Lovelace Health Systems and the United Religions Initiative each involved thousands of people using Appreciative Inquiry. Develop your skills to lead key steps in the Appreciative Inquiry process: affirmative topic choice, appreciative interviews, envisioning the future, crafting provocative proposals and creating sustainable appreciative organization cultures.

Apreciative Inquiry for Leaders and Change Agents

Dates: 09-13-2010 to 09-16-2010
Registration Deadline: 08-15-2010
Location: Carmel California  USA
Sponsored by: Appreciative Inquiry Partners
Contact Name: Jodi Hayes
Contact Email: MeetingSolutions@cs.com
Website: www.taosinstitute.net/appreciative-inquiry-a-works...
Description:
Frank Barrett and David Cooperrider are offering a workshop entitled Appreciative Inquiry and the Appreciative Inquiry Summit - A Workshop for Leaders and Consultants Engaged in Organizational Transformation. We will cover the basics of Appreciative Inquiry as well as recent advances in theory and practice, including the Appreciative Inquiry Summit. The workshop will be held in beautiful Carmel, California Sept 13-16.

Lead Dynamically: Achieve What Others Say is Impossible

Dates: 09-16-2010 to 09-17-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-10-2010
Location: Minneapolis MN  USA
Sponsored by: Human Systems Dynamics Institute
Contact Name: Royce Holladay
Contact Email: info@hsdinstitute.org
Website: www.hsdinstitute.org/hsd-institute/st-thomas-partn...
Description:
As a leader in today’s unpredictable and changing environment, new challenges and new questions push you to seek more effective responses for your customers and clients, for your employees and Board members, and for yourself. • How can you plan when the world is so unpredictable? • How can you resolve seemingly un-solvable problems? • Why do my approaches work well sometimes and bomb out other times? • Is it possible to influence the culture or climate of my organization? Join Kristine Quade, expert and experienced leader, teacher, and author on a journey of learning and exploration into what is means to lead dynamically. This class is based on the exciting new book by Kristine Quade and Royce Holladay, Dynamical Leadership: Building Adaptive Capacity for Uncertain Times. You actually can achieve results that others might see as impossible. Course fee includes the book Dynamical Leadership and lunch each day of the training.

Intervention Skill Shop: Design Your Interventions to Meet Client Needs

Dates: 09-21-2010 to 09-24-2010
Location: Greater Boston MA  USA
Sponsored by: Jan Williams & Chuck Phillips of Sapience Organizational Consulting
Contact Name: Jan Williams
Contact Email: williamsOD@comcast.net
Website: www.janiceawilliamsassociates.com
Description:
We all know the old adage, "If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." Expand your understanding and range of interventions in this four-day workshop that focuses on how to design interventions that link theories, models, and concepts to client data and practical application. This is an experiential opportunity to learn how to form diagnoses from data and design value-added interventions that meet client needs. Objectives: (1) Explore and develop interventions to work with issues such as power, influence, resistance, decision making, conflict, role clarification and communication; (2) Learn to assess real client data, what to look for and how to make meaning of it; (3) Design and deliver interventions that meet defined needs or expectations; (4) Develop and practice utilizing a definitive set of design criteria for your future work; (5) Experience and evaluate interventions designed to increase self-awareness and the effective use of self as an agent of change; (6) Add models and designs to your toolkit including: strategic planning, accelerated change, large group interventions, and more; (7) Receive feedback on the alignment of intent and impact and the effectiveness of design and delivery; and (8) Develop an action plan to integrate your learning into your current practice. All participants will receive one hour of follow up coaching. Facilitators: Chuck Phillips and Jan Williams Visit www.janiceawilliamsassociates.com for more details and registration information.

Appreciative Leadership Development Program©

Dates: 09-21-2010 to 09-24-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-06-2010
Location: Chapel Hill NC  USA
Sponsored by: Corporation for Positive Change
Contact Name: Suzanne Fey-Gaiser
Contact Email: office@positivechange.org
Website: www.positivechange.org/appreciative-inquiry-worksh...
Description:
Discover and build upon your Leadership Positive Core: your unique strengths, skills and talents as a leader. Develop your capacities to ask positive yet provocative questions; to solicit input from colleagues and front line employees; to bring out the best in people and organizations; and to design innovative structures for organizing and accomplishing work. Join Diana Whitney, Amanda Trosten-Bloom and Kae Rader – co-authors of the forthcoming book Appreciative Leadership – for an extraordinary time of learning and reflection, using Appreciative Inquiry to enhance leadership for positive change.

The Art of Group Process Consultation: An Advanced Workshop in Intervention Skills for the Experienced Consultant/Facilitator

Dates: 09-21-2010 to 09-24-2010
Location: Ottawa Ontario  Canada
Sponsored by: Jan Williams & Chuck Phillips of Sapience Organizational Consulting
Contact Name: Jan Williams or Chuck Phillips
Contact Email: williamsOD@comcast.net
Website: www.janiceawilliamsassociates.com
Description:
This workshop is designed to extend and deepen participants Group Process Consulting (GPC) competencies in all three dimensions of the developmental model — cognitive, behavioral and personal — as experienced in the level one programs, “Group Process Consultation” and “Beyond Facilitation.” The program provides a balance of cognitive and experiential learning and frequent opportunities to practice group process consulting with feedback and coaching. The goal of the workshop is for participants to develop both their conceptual base and their intervention competence, as well as to explore, practice, and develop new forms of intervention. A critical thread in the fabric of this program is increasing the participant’s self-knowledge, the examination of oneself-as-person in the role of consultant. The workshop challenges the intervener is to bring to bear the full range of his/her experience and practice, in service of increasing client effectiveness. The advanced program encourages participants to come willing to participate fully, explore deeply, and enjoy learning. Participants will: (1) Learn approaches for intervening with specific group dynamics such as conflict, power, diversity and ethics) (2) Develop language and skills for working with dysfunctional behaviors of members; (3) Explore the effective use of humor; (4) Learn how to construct and use metaphors as interventions; (5) Develop or enhance the use of intuition in group assessment and expand core capabilities in diagnosis; (6) Learn how your “use of self” enhances and inhibits your effectiveness as you explore your capacity to work at deeper levels; and (7) Build an intervention repertoire and develop capacity to invite groups to higher levels of performance. The workshop will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Prerequisite: Group Process Consulting or Beyond Facilitation

TheWorkshop10: 14th Praxis Annual Commune on Participatory Development

Dates: 09-22-2010 to 09-30-2010
Registration Deadline: 07-15-2010
Location: Thrissur Kerala  India
Sponsored by: Its a self-funded no-profit-no-loss event
Contact Name: Huma Kidwai
Contact Email: info@theworkshop.in
Website: www.theworkshop.in
Description:
TheWorkshop10: 14th Praxis Annual Commune on Participatory Development Dates: 22nd to 30th September 2010 Venue: Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), Thrissur (Kerala), India When to apply: Registration deadlines are July 15 for international and August 14 for Indian participants How to apply: Apply online on www.theworkshop.in The Praxis residential workshop is an annual event that brings together development workers, policy makers and proactive individuals from across the world to share information and experiences as well as keep themselves abreast of the latest in the field of participatory development. It provides both, a theoretical understanding of participatory approaches/tools as well as the opportunity to apply them in the field. In addition to Praxis facilitators, the workshop will be facilitated by some of the best-known proponents of PRA/PLA in the world today. To date, this workshop has attracted more than 1200 participants from over 33 countries. Among them have been policy makers, government officials, development professionals and donors from INGOs, NGOs and CBOs, students and proactive individuals. The Workshop’10 seeks applications from development professionals, researchers and activists from all the above-mentioned categories. The Objectives of the TheWorkshop are: • To provide an in-depth understanding of the principles, approaches and methods of participatory practices • To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences • To inform participants of the latest innovations developed by practitioners from across the world • To create a worldwide network of trained PRA/PLA practitioners • To provide a hands-on learning experience through fieldwork. To make the participants capable of using participatory methods in their thematic area of work. Programme Outline • An introductory, common module on Attitude, Behaviour and Change (ABC) facilitated by Robert Chambers • Interactive classroom sessions within each thematic module • Practical sessions in the field, hosted by locally renowned organisations • Evening talks on diverse development related topics • Film screenings on issues of relevance • Thematic group discussions, workshop experience sharing and collective reflection • Introduction to the latest publications and reference materials • Field work in rural and peri-urban locations as appropriate to the module content The Thematic modules proposed for the year 2010: 1. Participatory Methods and Approaches 2. Community-led Monitoring and Evaluation 3. Facilitating Participation: Training of Trainers 4. Public Accountability 5. Integrated District Planning 6. Participation, Community Mobilisation and Networking 7. Participation and Technology 8. REFLECT (Regenerated Freirean Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques) 9. Participatory Research and Advocacy Module outlines as well as application forms are available on line at www.theworkshop.in FEES • INR 27, 000 for Indian participants • INR 32,000 for Indian participants from bilateral and multilateral organizations • Euro 1,400 for international participants Above includes food and lodging, field travel and accommodation, sightseeing, workshop kits and training materials For additional details and registration, please contact: Huma or Nilima Praxis - Institute for Participatory Practices C-75, South Extension, Part II, New Delhi - 110049, India Email: info@theworkshop.in Tel/Fax: +91-11-47132224 Website: www.theworkshop.in

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certification Program

Dates: 09-27-2010 to 09-30-2010
Registration Deadline: 08-27-2010
Location: Toronto ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_certificat...
Description:
Learn to apply the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) to improve team performance, coach others, resolve conflict, guide career exploration, develop leaders, and strengthen communication.

Human Systems Dynamics Professional Certification Training

Dates: 09-27-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-15-2010
Location: London  England
Sponsored by: HSD Institute
Contact Name: Julia Herzing
Contact Email: info@hsdinstitute.org
Website: www.hsdinstitute.org
Description:
Through 10 days of engaging, emergent and experiential learning, participants gain an understanding of the theory and practices of HSD. In two phases of development, learn the fundamentals, application tools, and practices of integrating HSD into your work. You become certified in HSD at a level that will expand your leadership practice and increase your effectiveness. And you join a thriving network of other Associates who have completed the course and are changing their worlds with HSD.

MBTI Step II Certification Program

Dates: 09-30-2010 to 09-30-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-15-2010
Location: Toronto ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_step_ii.ht...
Description:
Enhance your skills by learning to use the most comprehensive version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ®, the Form Q. Help clients explore their preferences beyond their four letter type. The Form Q provides additional information about the ways individuals develop and use their preferences by reporting results on 20 component parts of the four basic type dimensions.

Applying Type Development in Coaching (MBTI)

Dates: 10-01-2010 to 10-01-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-15-2010
Location: Toronto ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/Product.aspx?ProductI...
Description:
There are real differences in coaching managers and other employees who are young and working on their careers and those who are more mature and may be dealing with mid-life issues.

 These are challenging times in our world and helping people deal effectively with the inner changes they may be experiencing can help them deal more effectively with the changes and demands of the workplace.

Leadership for Sustainability

Dates: 10-15-2010 to 10-15-2010
Location: Dover  USA
Sponsored by: The Ability Foundation
Contact Name: Anna Eliatamby
Contact Email: anna.eliatamby@gmail.com
Description:
I have written a book on principled leadership for sustainability and would like to advertise it through the ODN Network. Here is a link to the book: http://astore.amazon.ca/spirepubli-20/detail/1926635256 Please let me know how to proceed. Thank you Anna

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certification Program

Dates: 10-18-2010 to 10-21-2010
Registration Deadline: 09-18-2010
Location: Vancouver BC  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_certificat...
Description:
Learn to apply the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) to improve team performance, coach others, resolve conflict, guide career exploration, develop leaders, and strengthen communication.

35th International Congress on Assessment Center Methods

Dates: 10-19-2010 to 10-19-2010
Location: Singapore  Singapore
Sponsored by: DDI
Contact Name: Kim Lambert
Contact Email: Kimberly.Lambert@ddiworld.com
Website: http://www.assessmentcenters.org/default.asp
Description:
During this annual two-day professional conference for assessment and HR professionals, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss trends, research, and new developments in assessment center methodology and assessment center insights for selection and development. The conference is a mix of general and concurrent sessions and offers you the opportunity to to network with assessment professionals from around the world. We are currently seeking speaking submissions. For more information, please contact Kim Lambert at either 1-412-220-7996 or Kimberly.Lambert@ddiworld.com or visit the International Congress website.

MBTI Step II Certification Program

Dates: 10-21-2010 to 10-21-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-07-2010
Location: Vancouver BC  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_step_ii.ht...
Description:
Enhance your skills by learning to use the most comprehensive version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ®, the Form Q. Help clients explore their preferences beyond their four letter type. The Form Q provides additional information about the ways individuals develop and use their preferences by reporting results on 20 component parts of the four basic type dimensions.

Conflict Resolution Using the MBTI Tool

Dates: 10-22-2010 to 10-22-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-03-2010
Location: Vancouver BC  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/Product.aspx?ProductI...
Description:
“Conflict” – some people shudder at the very word, while others welcome it with open arms! However you view conflict, understanding the role type plays in conflict can help turn potential collisions into opportunity. Participants will * learn strategies to present type to managers and leaders * gain the tools to develop clients’ self-awareness about their leadership style and set appropriate developmental goals * learn to teach leaders to motivate employees more effectively * enhance group decision-making * recognize and deal with stress

Appreciative Human Resources

Dates: 10-27-2010 to 10-28-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-26-2010
Location: Orange County CA  USA
Sponsored by: Corporation for Positive Change
Contact Name: Suzanne Fey-Gaiser
Contact Email: office@positivechange.org
Website: www.positivechange.org/appreciative-inquiry-worksh...
Description:
Envision your most inspiring career and elevate your Human Resources department. Apply the ground-breaking practice of Appreciative Inquiry to forge a positive organizational culture and enhance employee engagement. Learn how to drive organizational performance and unleash inspiration and innovation at all levels. Hear how HR and OD leaders have used Appreciative Inquiry to create powerful partnerships with senior executives, enabling their organizations to navigate positively through change events and difficult economic times. Join Tenny Poole, leading edge Human Resources consultant, pioneering Appreciative Inquiry practitioner and award winning Human Resources leader in this workshop that is sure to positively impact you, your team, your clients and your organization’s culture.

2010 Asian Organization Development Annual Summit

Dates: 10-27-2010 to 10-29-2010
Registration Deadline: 07-27-2010
Location: Manila  Philippines
Sponsored by: Ateneo de Manila University and AODN
Contact Name: Conference Management Committee
Contact Email: AODN2010@gmail.com
Website: odsummitphilippines.org
Description:
Theme: Transforming Asian Organizations Towards Global Competitiveness and Sustainability The premier venue to exchange unique and best practices, cutting edge research in organization development in Asia, and to network with OD practitioners in Asia and around the globe. Includes skills building workshops, as well as thematic sessions, that feature research and practice of OD in Asia.

OSD Training Program - Standard Format

Dates: 10-27-2010 to 03-12-2012
Registration Deadline: 10-06-2010
Location: Seattle WA  USA
Sponsored by: Gestalt Center for OSD
Contact Name: Marcella Benson-Quaziena, PhD
Contact Email: mbquaziena@gestaltosd.org
Website: osdgestalt.org/trainingprograms.php?program_id=25
Description:
The Gestalt Center for Organization & Systems Development Training Program was the first training program in the world to integrate Gestalt theory, systems theory, and organization development theories into a coherent curriculum in the field of organizational change consulting. Our perspective provides individuals with the theory, concepts, methodology, skills, and techniques for effectively intervening at the individual, two-person, group, and organizational and larger levels of systems. It offers a unique Gestalt OSD framework for designing interventions, managing change, and developing professionals in the systems within which we live and work. Current training programs conducted by the Center reflect an over 35-year evolution of concept application, teaching strategies, hands-on skill enhancement, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Our aspiration is that through increased awareness, knowledge, and skill, individuals can walk into a room anywhere in the world, containing any number of people, and make a difference with their presence.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certification Program

Dates: 11-01-2010 to 11-04-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-01-2010
Location: Ottawa ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_certificat...
Description:
Learn to apply the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) to improve team performance, coach others, resolve conflict, guide career exploration, develop leaders, and strengthen communication.

Intervening in Conflict with Competence and Confidence

Dates: 11-02-2010 to 11-05-2010
Location: Greater Boston MA  USA
Sponsored by: Jan Williams & Chuck Phillips of Sapience Organizational Consulting
Contact Name: Chuck Phillips
Contact Email: cpphillips@sapienceoc.com
Website: www.janiceawilliamsassociates.com
Description:
Join veteran OD consultants and trainers Chuck Phillips and Jan Williams for a four-day workshop which will increase your skill working with individuals and groups in conflict. Objectives: (1) Learn a practical, step-by-step, integrated model for intervening in conflict situations and guiding people in conflict to a satisfactory outcome; (2) Understand more about the nature of conflict — between individuals and between groups — and learn the key factors operative in different types of conflict; (3) Learn the key steps for working effectively with conflicted groups or individuals; (4) Practice the elements of third-party consultation through role plays, case studies and direct application of the model to develop specific skills and techniques. (5) Examine their personal orientation to conflict and its impact on consulting effectiveness and intervention style; and (6) Receive timely reflective feedback on their consultation, the appropriateness of their chosen intervention and their impact. Early Bird registration $1650 by Sep. 15th includes workshop notebook, daily continental breakfasts, lunches, and breaks. Larger discounts for ODN members.

Intervening in Conflict with Competence and Confidence

Dates: 11-02-2010 to 11-05-2010
Location: Westford Massachusetts  USA
Sponsored by: Jan Williams & Chuck Phillips of Sapience Organizational Consulting
Contact Name: Jan Williams or Chuck Phillips
Contact Email: williamsOD@comcast.net
Website: www.janiceawilliamsassociates.com
Description:
Overview: Organizations are more complex than ever and technology has decreased people’s capacity to communicate, solve problems, and resolve conflicts. Increased competition for resources, control, influence, and authority make conflict management an essential skill. This workshop is for consultants, facilitators, leaders, managers who have responsibility for role clarification, decision-making, problem solving, and find conflict challenging. You will increase your ability to intervene effectively at all levels of conflict, learn strategies to negotiate, develop a collaborative win-win approach, and become a third party intervener. Workshop Objectives: (1) Learn a practical, step-by-step, integrated model for intervening in conflict situations; (2) Understand the key factors operative in different types of conflict; (3) Examine your personal orientation to conflict and its impact on consulting effectiveness; (4) Practice and apply the elements of third-party consultation; and (5) Receive timely, reflective feedback on your consultation, the appropriateness of your chosen interventions and your impact. Workshop Fees: Early bird $1500 USD by Oct. 1 ($1650 USD after) includes workshop notebook, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Discounts for multiple participants from the same organization.

MBTI Step II Certification Program

Dates: 11-04-2010 to 11-04-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-15-2010
Location: Ottawa ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_step_ii.ht...
Description:
Enhance your skills by learning to use the most comprehensive version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ®, the Form Q. Help clients explore their preferences beyond their four letter type. The Form Q provides additional information about the ways individuals develop and use their preferences by reporting results on 20 component parts of the four basic type dimensions.

Type Dynamics and Team Development (MBTI)

Dates: 11-05-2010 to 11-05-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-18-2010
Location: Ottawa ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/Product.aspx?ProductI...
Description:
How can we effectively use the MBTI ® instrument in ‘team building’? One of the first applications of type made by Isabel Briggs Myers in 1974 was the application of type to Teamwork. Our understanding of teams and teamwork has developed since then, but the relevance of type in ‘team building’ remains and continues to be one of the most sought after applications of the MBTI instrument. This session will revisit Myers’ contribution and the various type lenses we can use in developing teams and analyzing interactions among team members with particular emphasis on the role of type dynamics.

Foundations of Appreciative Inquiry

Dates: 11-08-2010 to 11-11-2010
Registration Deadline: 11-07-2010
Location: Chapel Hill NC  USA
Sponsored by: Corporation for Positive Change
Contact Name: Suzanne Fey-Gaiser
Contact Email: office@positivechange.org
Website: www.positivechange.org/appreciative-inquiry-worksh...
Description:
What You Will Learn: Learn to design and facilitate large-scale change initiatives using the principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry as applied to large group interventions. Hear how companies like McDonald’s, John Deere, Hunter Douglas Window Fashions and the US Navy have used the AI Summit methodology for organizational culture change, strategic planning, leadership development and customer service. Plan your own AI Summit in this a highly practical, interactive workshop.

Human Systems Dynamics Professional Certification Training

Dates: 11-08-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-28-2010
Location: Ottawa Ontario  Canada
Sponsored by: HSD Institute
Contact Name: Julia Herzing
Contact Email: info@hsdinstitute.org
Website: www.hsdinstitute.org
Description:
Through 10 days of engaging, emergent and experiential learning, participants gain an understanding of the theory and practices of HSD. In two phases of development, learn the fundamentals, application tools, and practices of integrating HSD into your work. You become certified in HSD at a level that will expand your leadership practice and increase your effectiveness. And you join a thriving network of other Associates who have completed the course and are changing their worlds with HSD.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certification Program

Dates: 11-15-2010 to 11-18-2010
Registration Deadline: 10-15-2010
Location: Calgary AB  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_certificat...
Description:
Learn to apply the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) to improve team performance, coach others, resolve conflict, guide career exploration, develop leaders, and strengthen communication.

MBTI Step II Certification Program

Dates: 11-18-2010 to 11-18-2010
Registration Deadline: 11-02-2010
Location: Calgary AB  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_step_ii.ht...
Description:
Enhance your skills by learning to use the most comprehensive version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ®, the Form Q. Help clients explore their preferences beyond their four letter type. The Form Q provides additional information about the ways individuals develop and use their preferences by reporting results on 20 component parts of the four basic type dimensions.

MBTI Step II Certification Program

Dates: 12-02-2010 to 12-02-2010
Registration Deadline: 11-15-2010
Location: Toronto ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/en-us/mbti_step_ii.ht...
Description:
Enhance your skills by learning to use the most comprehensive version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ®, the Form Q. Help clients explore their preferences beyond their four letter type. The Form Q provides additional information about the ways individuals develop and use their preferences by reporting results on 20 component parts of the four basic type dimensions.

Organizational Application of Type (MBTI)

Dates: 12-03-2010 to 12-03-2010
Registration Deadline: 11-15-2010
Location: Toronto ON  Canada
Sponsored by: Psychometrics Canada
Contact Name: Gaetanne Pelletier
Contact Email: training@psychometrics.com
Website: http://www.psychometrics.com/Product.aspx?ProductI...
Description:
The MBTI® assessment is a powerful tool used by companies throughout the world to improve communication and decision-making and thus increase productivity. It has a myriad of applications that will be touched upon in this session including communication, conflict management, decision making, time management, meeting management, leadership development, change management, team building and stress management. This workshop is for those who want to get started using type in organizational settings and intermediate users who need some fine-tuning applying the MBTI tool to feel more comfortable. You will learn about and participate in activities to explore the many ways type facilitates business activities. You will leave with exercises you can use and the knowledge of how they work (and don’t work).

What Works for GE May Not Work for You: Using Human Systems Dynamics to Build a Culture of Process Improvement

Dates: 12-07-2010 to 12-08-2010
Registration Deadline: 12-03-2010
Location: Minneapolis MN  USA
Sponsored by: Human Systems Dynamics Institute
Contact Name: Royce Holladay
Contact Email: info@hsdinstitute.org
Website: www.hsdinstitute.org/hsd-institute/st-thomas-partn...
Description:
Have you invested heavily in an elaborate change process, only to be disappointed about a lack of results? A new model is needed to address the dynamics of change in human systems. Join Larry Solow and Brenda Fake, change agents and co-authors of the new book What Works for GE May Not Work for You, and learn how to respond effectively in your own quickly changing, highly demanding environment. Join this interactive session, to: • Learn how complex systems are different from linear systems • Use patterns to understand change and blueprints for implementation • Learn to use the Eoyang CDE model to influence action in your system • Learn and use other adaptive change tools to apply in your own work Course fee includes the book What Works for GE May Not Work for You and lunch each day of the training.