OD Book Discussion SIG: Joint CBODN/ASTD SIG

SIG Leaders:

Halelly Azulay | halelly@talentgrow.com | 301.760.7179
Paula Pierce MS,PMP,HCS,BMC | paula.pierce@peridonastrategies.com | 703.463.7209 (m)

SIG description: The OD SIG is built around the idea of an executive book summary. Each month a volunteer presenter introduces and helps us understand the key ideas from a recently-published book whose topic is relevant to Organization Development practitioners. It is not necessary to have read the book to participate; attendees are encouraged to join in the discussion based on personal experience.

Mission: Network with other OD professionals and stay current on the latest trends, concepts and models.

Who would benefit from attending: Any OD professional. Our group consists of experienced and new professionals as well as internal and external consultants.

Venue: 
Rotating between MD and VA

Meeting Frequency & Format: Second Thursday of each month from 8:00am-9:30 am.

SIG Leader Bios:

Halelly Azulay |  halelly@talentgrow.com | 301.760.7179

Halelly Azulay is a consultant, facilitator, speaker and author with 20 years of professional experience in the fields of workplace learning and communication in corporate, government, regulatory, nonprofit and academic organizations. She is the author of the book, Employee Development on a Shoestring (ASTD Press, 2012).  Halelly is also the president of TalentGrow LLC, a consulting company focused on developing leaders and teams to improve the human side of work. TalentGrow specializes in leadership, communication skills, teambuilding, facilitation, coaching, and emotional intelligence. Halelly is Past President of the Board of Directors of the award-winning Metro DC chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) where she served in various Board leadership roles from 2005 to 2010. She blogs at: www.talentgrow.com/blog.
 
Paula Pierce MS,PMP,HCS,BMC | paula.pierce@peridonastrategies.com | 703.463.7209 (m)

Paula Pierce is a recognized consultant, coach and speaker with over 20 years experience helping organizations solve their operational problems, change their performance trajectory and realize success on their terms.  She currently serves as the CEO and principal transformation strategist at Peridona Strategies LLC.

Ms. Pierce is passionate about helping organizations and individuals discover their true value and operate from a mindset of service and authenticity.  She believes that true satisfaction and success come from using one’s talents to enhance the lives of others and that organizations have that same duty on a larger scale.

Prior to establishing Peridona Strategies, Ms. Pierce served in senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Robbins-Gioia where provided consultative services in talent strategy, change management and culture optimization.
Ms. Pierce holds a B.S. degree in Communication and a M.S. degree in Management.  In 2007, National-Louis University recognized her with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award for excellence in community leadership, humanitarian service and career achievement.  Ms. Pierce is certified in project management and human capital strategy, licensed in the Prosci method of change management and experienced in The Grove graphic facilitation method.

Ms. Pierce co-leads the organization development book review special interest group for the Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network and serves on the annual conference planning committee.