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Many ideas stood out to me as I watched Dr. Sher’s video. Afterwards I noticed that many of my notes focused upon areas that have connection to what’s most relevant to me within my current work. There are many great nuggets. Understand the unspoken assumptions that influence the group. Recognize there may be fear, your…
At the beginning of the semester I questioned whether I have ever experienced the goal of change which is to improve my organization and my workplace by altering how work is done and/or possibly positively disrupting how my work is done so that we, the organization can reach a positive outcome. During my four month…
What ethical challenges have you faced? (Do not describe individuals or specific organizations but simply describe situations.) Multiple years ago while in the consumer products industry, I had recently been promoted to a regional direct sales representative for a company with stores along the east coast. I was in one of the regional offices to…
I’ve spent the past few days at a 700 person company Global Diversity and Inclusion Summit which has created the space to really think about how I show up, as well as how am I perceived by others. I’ve been able to connect with nine people I know during this time, have sat at multiple tables…
A current change I am working with and through is the required use of LMS Boards (lean manufacturing system visibility boards) in each manufacturing shop. A year ago I became part of a program that had implemented LMS boards about six months prior. The boards were contained uniform standard work and are mandated by an…
What work do you hope to do with OD? What career goals, if any, do you have for OD? I specifically took this course which is part of a larger certificate program because although I’m very busy I feel a bit intellectually stagnant in my work. Having more knowledge will help me move forward and…
How well do you feel you work with other people? Summing up how I show up: When I came to my new team a year ago I knew creating a strong foundation would be important as I am both curious and of action. During our first staff I introduced myself and spent a few minutes…
Reading through all the embedded links I clicked on from the assigned PowerPoint on change management I found myself taking notes on aspects that resonated. Because I really wasn’t clear, in my true be a good learner form, I was looking for information help me understand a more formal definition to change so I could…
I’ve had a varied career and for the past 5 years have been working in aerospace in the capacity of leadership development coaching and employee involvement. I partner with individuals that include a diverse group from hourly on the floor to executive leadership. Although I informally incorporate OD, I felt it was time to jump…