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• DC Area OD Practitioners CoP - Setting Effective Boundaries and Limits With Ourselves and Others

  • When
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom link and password will be included in the registration confirmation email

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  Setting Effective Boundaries and Limits With Ourselves and Others

  In both our work and personal lives, we may have difficulty setting boundaries and limits. Setting strong, clear and healthy boundaries can increase our effectiveness in getting needs met, maintaining self-respect, and taking better care of ourselves. They may also help organizations be more effective. When they are set well they can take a lot of worry off our and others shoulders.

  This session will help you increase understanding about:

  • What is a boundary?
  • Why it may be difficult to set them.
  • Examples of setting them effectively.
  • What you may do to successfully set them.

  In breakout groups you will have an opportunity to talk with others so they can learn from you and you can learn from them.
  

  Presenter: Mark Sachs

  Mark is an OD consultant and executive coach who for many years has helped organizations and their people be more successful.  He is excited to see them get greater awareness and take steps to be effective. 

  Mark has a B.A. and M.A. in Sociology from Rutgers University and an M.S. in Organization Development from American University.  He is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified coach (PCC).  You can find more about him and his work at www.markasachs.com. 

  Also, he has been the organizer of the CBODN OD consultants Community of Practice for 14 years.   

   

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• June Book Club - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier

  • When
    13 Jun 2025
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  June Book Selection - The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier

  Join us in June for a facilitated discussion of The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier!

  This month's reading is about getting to grips with how to actually change your behavior so you stay curious a little bit longer. Coaching expert Michael Bungay Stanier explains that advice-giving can lead to more problems than solutions and encourages you, instead, to adopt a coaching style of leadership. Stanier argues that when you learn to approach difficult conversations with questions instead of suggestions, you’ll unlock the full potential of your team and relieve yourself of unnecessary burdens.

  Don't have time to read the whole book? That's okay! You are encouraged to attend whether you've read the whole thing, a few chapters, or even just the back cover. During the session we will provide the opportunity for peers to share their recap from the book and for all to explore their insights and learnings more deeply.

  About Book Club

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring and Summer! We are thrilled to once again host an hour of facilitated discussion around your favorite Organizational Development books. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner.

  This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in a peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning!

  For future Book Club suggestions or to appear as a guest facilitator, please fill out our INTEREST FORM.
  

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• CBODN Annual Meeting

  • When
    17 Jun 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  "Co-Creating Our Community: The Current State of OD"

  Join us for CBODN’s Annual Meeting—a virtual gathering designed to foster connection, share progress, and co-create the path ahead. 

  This year’s interactive session will feature:

  • A panel discussion on the current state of the OD field
  • A progress update on CBODN’s strategic planning
  • Final voting in the Board Member Election Campaign
  • Initial Insights from our recent member survey
  • A preview of CONNECT 2025, our flagship conference

  The meeting is open to all members and is your opportunity to influence the future of our network and field.

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• June CBODN Mastermind Session

  • When
    25 Jun 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CBODN Mastermind Session

  We all face challenges in our work. Whether you are a leader in an organization, an independent consultant, or acting in any other role, it can often be useful to get an outside perspective when faced with a pressing challenge.

  At CBODN, we know that our members each possess a unique and diverse set of personal and professional experiences. In the Mastermind Series, we invite you to join our members and tap into the collective wisdom, curiosity, and experiences that our community offers. By attending, you will trade ideas and learnings across a variety of organizational disciplines and career situations.

  • For highly seasoned consultants and professionals, consider this a rich opportunity to pass on your hard-earned wisdom to other professionals who may be walking a similar path.
  • For new consultants and professionals, consider this as a safe avenue to develop your consulting muscles by bringing thoughtful curiosity and a fresh perspectives.
  • For anyone with a challenge or obstacle in their work (that might be all of us!), consider this a valuable resource to become “un-stuck” in your thinking or to find a new perspective or direction forward.

  
  

  The Mastermind series takes place every other month in lieu of a speaker-led presentation. During Mastermind events, we will use a modification of the Wise Crowds Liberating Structure to form small groups and alternate presenting your challenge as a consulting problem for the other members in the group to ask questions and offer suggestions.

  For anyone interested in attending, you are fully welcome! Even if you do not have a pressing challenge you are ready to discuss, we encourage you to participate in supporting other members and contributing to the valuable discussions and learning.

  
  

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• July Book Club - Arise by Elena Aguilar

  • When
    11 Jul 2025
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  July Book Selection - Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching: Proven Strategies to Change Conversations and Organizations by Elena Aguilar (2024)

  Join us in July for a facilitated discussion of Arise by renowned author and coach, Elena Aguilar.

  In this month's reading, Aguilar delivers a compelling and inspirational message about how to coach in the face of daunting challenges. You’ll learn how to listen expansively in a coaching conversation, how to plan conversations effectively, how to coach across lines of racial difference, how to coach resistant teachers, and more.

  About Book Club

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring and Summer! We are thrilled to once again host an hour of facilitated discussion around your favorite Organizational Development books. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner.

  This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in a peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning!

  For future Book Club suggestions or to appear as a guest facilitator, please fill out our INTEREST FORM.
  

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• July CBODN Mastermind Session

  • When
    30 Jul 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CBODN Mastermind Session

  We all face challenges in our work. Whether you are a leader in an organization, an independent consultant, or acting in any other role, it can often be useful to get an outside perspective when faced with a pressing challenge.

  At CBODN, we know that our members each possess a unique and diverse set of personal and professional experiences. In the Mastermind Series, we invite you to join our members and tap into the collective wisdom, curiosity, and experiences that our community offers. By attending, you will trade ideas and learnings across a variety of organizational disciplines and career situations.

  • For highly seasoned consultants and professionals, consider this a rich opportunity to pass on your hard-earned wisdom to other professionals who may be walking a similar path.
  • For new consultants and professionals, consider this as a safe avenue to develop your consulting muscles by bringing thoughtful curiosity and a fresh perspectives.
  • For anyone with a challenge or obstacle in their work (that might be all of us!), consider this a valuable resource to become “un-stuck” in your thinking or to find a new perspective or direction forward.

  
  

  The Mastermind series takes place every other month in lieu of a speaker-led presentation. During Mastermind events, we will use a modification of the Wise Crowds Liberating Structure to form small groups and alternate presenting your challenge as a consulting problem for the other members in the group to ask questions and offer suggestions.

  For anyone interested in attending, you are fully welcome! Even if you do not have a pressing challenge you are ready to discuss, we encourage you to participate in supporting other members and contributing to the valuable discussions and learning.

  
  

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• August Book Club - The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni

  • When
    08 Aug 2025
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  August Book Selection - The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni (2020)

  Join us in August for a facilitated discussion of The Six Types of Working Genius by New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni (2020).

  In this month's reading, Lencioni unveils a truly groundbreaking new model that will change the way we think about work and teams forever.

  Designed to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy, and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout, the model also gives teams a remarkably simple and practical framework for tapping into one another’s natural gifts, which increases productivity and reduces unnecessary judgment.

  About Book Club

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring and Summer! We are thrilled to once again host an hour of facilitated discussion around your favorite Organizational Development books. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner.

  This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in a peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning!

  For future Book Club suggestions or to appear as a guest facilitator, please fill out our INTEREST FORM.
  

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• August Learning Series

  • When
    27 Aug 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  August Learning Series 

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• September Book Club - Originals by Adam Grant

  • When
    12 Sep 2025
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  September Book Selection - Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant

  Join us in September for a facilitated discussion of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant!

  This month's reading examines how people can champion new ideas—and how leaders can fight groupthink, from the author of Give and Take and co-author of Option B. Grant explores how to recognize a good idea, speak up without getting silenced, build a coalition of allies, choose the right time to act, and manage fear and doubt; how parents and teachers can nurture originality in children; and how leaders can build cultures that welcome dissent.

  About Book Club

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring and Summer! We are thrilled to once again host an hour of facilitated discussion around your favorite Organizational Development books. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner.

  This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in a peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning!

  For future Book Club suggestions or to appear as a guest facilitator, please fill out our INTEREST FORM.
  

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• 2025 CBODN Annual Conference - CONNECT 2025

  • When
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    George Mason University 3351 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22201
  • Spaces left
    143

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  If you are interested in attending and the cost of the conference is a barrier, please email admin@cbodn.org. We want to ensure you are able to attend.

  
  

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