Fielding Graduate University

Today's OD practitioners are confronting an ever-increasing demand to demonstrate their effectiveness by quantifying and measuring the outcomes and impact of their interventions. This requires understanding the basic concepts and application of both qualitative and quantitative measurement and analysis. This workshop offers a review of fundamental principles in developing relevant, practical measurement criteria, with an emphasis on measuring observable behavior. Tools and techniques for analyzing and reporting both types of data will also be introduced, including techniques for hypothesis testing and simple regression to chart the specific results of OD interventions.

Faculty/Instructor(s): Jeff Frakes, PhD, School of HOD, Master’s program Doctoral Faculty

Capacity: 15

This program introduces the practitioner to the basic skills of visual mapping, such as ways of organizing information and activating visual language. Students will learn about information hierarchies, basic map structures, tools, symbols, hand lettering, effective coloring, and other communication necessities such as listening for the essence in content, and connecting to a group or individuals we work with. This class builds from theory to intensive practice in professional applications including the development of a dossier/portfolio. A face-to-face seminar will launch the learning experience, which will be continued and supported as an online engagement for the rest of the term culminating in a self-defined intervention (corporate, organizational, community based—i.e. service learning project).

Delivery Method: online plus 1 two-day face-to-face session Jan. 18-19, 2010, additional $525

Faculty/Instructor(s): Regina Rowland, PhD, and Julie Gieseke, MA

Capacity: 15

How can we learn to “age well” in a society that provides for many years after our formal retirement? What does it mean to continue to work long after we thought we could or should? This course prepares people to consider the kinds of work they want to engage in over their lifetime. A combination of personal development and learning about organizational life will guide this program. Participants will also have the chance to create projects that address social issues in their communities or their workplace.

Faculty/Instructor(s): Connie Corley, PhD, School of HOD Doctoral Faculty

Capacity: 15

Organizations that are interested in profiting from the transition to sustainable development often have a longer time-horizon and a broader set of goals than traditional organizations. Such organizations are dissatisfied with the status quo and want to operate in a socially responsible manner, now concerned with the triple bottom line (people, profits, planet). This course helps leaders plot a path to sustainability within their organizational and business contexts.

Faculty/Instructor(s): Leni Wildflower, PhD, PCC, Director of Coaching and Custom Programs Doctoral Faculty

Capacity: 15

In fast organizations, people have little time to talk and even less time to listen. Yet meaningful conversations are essential to organizational success. This course shows leaders how to construct compelling dialogue in the workplace to improve communications and strengthen organizations. Participants learn to create innovative approaches to dialogue that increase employee involvement in decision-making, leading to stronger organizations that includes all of its members.

Faculty/Instructor(s): Linda Blong, PhD, School of HOD alumna

Capacity: 15

Learn how to use conflict as a constructive force for change and cooperation within and among teams of employees. Using the latest models of dialogue and conflict resolution, leaders will develop skills in conducting difficult conversations to create more effective ways of working within their organization.

Faculty/Instructor(s): Leni Wildflower, PhD, PCC, Director of Coaching and Custom Programs

Capacity: 15