Theme for 2008 – "Perspectives - Practices - Possibilities"
Who are we?
Organisation Development Australia (ODA) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in Victoria in 1998. Members come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, with a common goal of strengthening social capital in organisations.
We work to develop more productive and creative workplaces recognising that the successful completion of all work involves effective relationships and human interaction.
We serve people at all system levels, ranging from individuals and groups to organisations, communities and ultimately the global community.
What do we provide?
We provide regular forums where we can meet to enrich our personal and professional skills by:
- Sharing knowledge - theories, concepts, models, exercises and experience that we have gained through our individual careers.
- Creating a safe, supportive environment to learn more about group dynamics - exploring unconscious group processes and our ability to handle them.
Sharing 'what's worked for us' in our own practice. - Enhancing and growing our professional network.
Our intended way of working
- We promote experiential action oriented learning.
- We aim to ensure there is congruence between the values we espouse and the values we actually use.
- We aim to create a generous spirited environment where people feel respected and safe to be authentic and one in which conflict can be effectively worked with.
- We understand that learning can take place at many levels and over different time frames.
ODA supports the Organization and Human Systems Development Credo developed by the Organizational Development Network. View the Credo.
A Few Words About our 2008 Theme
As with most significant milestones we can't help but reflect on ODA's ten year history and think about where we have come from and what we have learned. What comes to the fore is the commitment and passion of the many who have built and grown ODA as an organisation whilst providing a great environment for OD peers to connect, share and grow.
But reaching a milestone is also a time to think about the future - where are we going, how will we get there and what will propel us forward? It was in thinking back and looking forward that our theme for 2008 emerged... OD - Perspectives, Practices, Possibilities.
What does this mean for YOU? 2008 will bring a focus on, and opportunities for:
- Thinking and learning about differing approaches, theories and models that shape the practice of OD.
- Learning and using new skills to support you the OD practitioner, bringing new perspectives to life.
- Exploring what's emerging in the field of OD and for us as individual practitioners.
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