Organization Development Network, Inc.

05/29/2025

Are you ready to challenge assumptions, share bold ideas, and inspire transformation? The 2025 ODN Annual Conference — OD the Heart of Change: Our Past, Present and Future — is calling for presentations that ignite conversation and action.

We’re seeking dynamic speakers with case studies, lived experiences, and fresh perspectives to help shape the future of Organization Development.

📥 Submit your proposal today: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/call-for-proposals-2025

05/28/2025

Registration for the OD Network 2025 Conference is now open! The 2025 conference invites practitioners, academicians, and students to share insights, learn from leading experts, and engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of organization development.

Join us September 28 – October 1, 2025 at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/Conference

05/22/2025

We are looking for dynamic presentations, case studies, and provocative points of view for the 2025 Annual ODN Conference: OD the Heart of Change: Our Past, Present and Future! If you’re ready to spark new thinking, elevate humanity in organizations, and co-create what’s next, we invite you to apply: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/call-for-proposals-2025

05/15/2025

Are you ready to challenge assumptions, share bold ideas, and inspire transformation? The 2025 ODN Annual Conference — OD the Heart of Change: Our Past, Present and Future — is calling for presentations that ignite conversation and action.

We’re seeking dynamic speakers with case studies, lived experiences, and fresh perspectives to help shape the future of Organization Development.

🗓️ Interested in submitting a proposal? Join our info session on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM EDT to learn more: https://www.odnetwork.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1962934&group=

📥 Submit your proposal today: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/call-for-proposals-2025

05/09/2025

We are looking for dynamic presentations, case studies, and provocative points of view for the 2025 Annual ODN Conference: OD the Heart of Change: Our Past, Present and Future! If you’re ready to spark new thinking, elevate humanity in organizations, and co-create what’s next, we invite you to apply: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/call-for-proposals-2025

Want more insight on what to expect from speaking at the 2025 Annual ODN Conference? Join us for an info session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm EDT: https://www.odnetwork.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1962934&group=

05/02/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

The Organization Development Network is seeking a purpose-driven Executive Director (Independent Contractor) to help lead us through an exciting and transformative chapter.

If you're energized by strategy, operations, and building thriving communities in a volunteer-led, mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!

Details:
🧩 Three-quarter time (up to 30 hrs/week)
🌍 Remote + 1-2 in-person meetings annually
📈 High-impact, strategic leadership role

Here’s what candidates should submit:
✔️ A resume or CV.
✔️ A short letter of interest (one page is perfect!) telling us why this role excites you and how your background aligns with our mission and direction,
📝 (Optional) A sample or two of past work that shows your leadership in action—communications, events, strategy, etc.
👥 (Optional) A few references (we’ll check in before contacting anyone).
📅 Please submit by May 15 to: [email protected].
📎 Full position description here:https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.odnetwork.org/resource/resmgr/files/odn-ex-director-desc.pdf

04/28/2025

💼 Looking for a solid foundation in OD? Our Standard Membership offers you essential access to ODN’s most valuable benefits, including discounted event registration, webinars, and networking opportunities, all at a reduced rate.

✨ This is perfect for those starting out or wanting a taste of what ODN can offer without the full commitment.

🔗 Learn more about our Standard Membership and get started here: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/joinrenew

04/25/2025

In "How Employees Make or Break Business Success (and How You Can Lead the Way)" Sean Peek explores how effective guidance and motivation can shape an organization’s bottom line: https://www.business.com/articles/how-employees-make-or-break-business-success-and-how-you-can-lead-the-way/

Your employees can determine whether your business succeeds or fails. Find out why, and get expert advice for guiding and motivating your team.

04/23/2025

OD is an interdisciplinary field focused on helping organizations and communities grow and adapt. Guided by values like humanism, inquiry, and systems thinking, OD continues to evolve, especially in areas like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Whether in HR, IT, or leadership, OD helps drive sustainable change.

📚 Learn more about OD’s definition, history, and impact here: https://www.odnetwork.org/page/what-is-od

04/18/2025

Tirza Gapp & Jennifer Howard-Grenville discuss how building effective inter-organizational cultures requires intentionality and awareness. Learn more with Stanford Social Innovation Review: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/organizational-cultures-collaboration

Bringing different organizations’ cultures together and building an effective inter-organizational culture can be done, but only if participants are savvy and intentional about culture.

04/14/2025

New to OD Network or looking to connect with fellow members? Join our free April Welcome Group Meeting on April 16 to meet the community, explore member benefits, and get your questions answered in a friendly, informal setting: https://www.odnetwork.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1923148&group=

04/10/2025

As AI becomes a staple in the workplace, leadership is evolving. Kevin J. Delaney explores how leaders must rethink management, workflows, and strategy in Charter: https://time.com/charter/7210141/davos-ai-leadership/

A discussion in Davos of how AI is changing leadership, with Francine Katsoudas (Cisco), Parker Mitchell (Valence), Amy Edmondson (Harvard), and Klaus Moosmayer (Novartis).