Sharing stories is important in any community, be it a family, a collective or an organisation. It helps us to understand each other better, allows us to make sense of our experiences and to connect. When we share stories intentionally, we can create an environment for better work and a strong, united culture. Storytelling expert Shawn Callahan led us through …
OD in Australia today: ODA’s 25th Anniversary Conference – Review
What a tremendous day at ‘OD in Australia today’, ODA’s 25th Anniversary Conference held Friday 26 July. The Community Hub at Docklands was the setting for a terrific gathering of people with a curiosity and passion for OD. We had a day filled with time to Connect Share and Grow. What a treat! The breadth and depth of practice, …
OD in Australia Today – ODA’ s 25th anniversary national conference
OD in Australia today – ODA’ s 25th anniversary national conference, 26 July 2024 In our 25th anniversary year, we’re pausing to consider “Where’s OD in Australia today?” What are the complexities and challenges organisations face today? How can OD help organisations navigate these? What does it require of this helping role? We’ve brought together a range of talented speakers …
September 2021 Event Review – A Taste for Storytelling
Shawn Callahan weaves stories into his discussion in a way that means you barely notice them but feel compelled to listen. In our September event, Shawn shared a little about his approach to storytelling and how we can become better organisational storytellers – how to acquire business storytelling without being taught. Ironically for me, who was happily listening without overthinking …




