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Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results
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This program includes an on-demand recorded webcast, available for access any time.
OD Network Online Series - "MASTERFUL CONVERSATIONS"
Do you spend lots of time working in groups? Are you frequently frustrated that groups are not more alive, more fulfilling, more productive? Have you found yourself thinking, What a waste of time! Or, nobody listens! We never talk about what's important! I had really hoped to learn something here! We are so out of touch with each other! It takes us forever to do anything!
Geoff Bellman will share insights from the hot off the press book (Jossey-Bass, 2009) he co-authored with Kathleen Ryan. The collaboration that resulted in Extraordinary Groups began with a field study. Geoff Bellman and Kathleen Ryan dove beneath the surface of extraordinary group experiences, searching for the motives that cause some groups to be perform fantastically.
Most of us find ourselves in groups in all aspects of our lives: teams, committees, task forces, clusters, pods, clubs, networks, boards, or councils. Regardless of what they are called, many fall short of their full potential. Plans are implemented half-way, if at all. Group members' talents and knowledge are only partially tapped. The work of the group does little to expand members' learning or sense of possibility. Interaction among members shows only periodic fl ashes of energy, creativity, or authentic connection.
Occasionally, we are involved in a group that transforms us, is "inspiring," "exciting," "life-changing," or "amazing." When our next group experience falls short of fantastic, we ask ourselves: What was different about that amazing group? What allowed us to work together so beautifully, so productively? How could I replicate that experience?"
The model presents six core group needs in three pairs:
The Individual: Acceptance of self while moving toward one's Potential.
The Group: A Bond with others that grows while pursuing a common Purpose.
The World: Understanding the Reality of the world while collectively making an Impact.
Group experiences begin to stand out as something special whenever these needs are satisfied. And the more needs met, the more fulfilling! Regardless of the type of group—whether at work, home, play, or in the community. Their Group Needs Model forms the foundation upon which sit many familiar methods in group dynamics, leadership, meeting management and team development. In addition to the six needs, the authors identify eight performance indicators shared by extraordinary groups. These indicators help readers visualize the behaviors, dynamics, and circumstances that support outstanding group achievement.
Geoff Bellman: Geoff worked inside major corporations for fourteen years before starting his own consulting firm in 1977. His external consulting has focused on renewing large, mature corporations such as Booz Allen & Hamilton, U.S. Bancorp, Verizon, Intuit, Ernst & Young, Shell, Price Waterhouse Coopers, BP, SABMiller, Boeing, and Accenture. Geoff's consulting and workshops have taken him to five continents. He has served as guest faculty for university graduate programs including Pepperdine University, Fielding, Sonoma State, Seattle University--OSR, Saybrook--LIOS, and Bowling Green. Linkage International's "OD Lab for Experienced Practitioners" is designed around his experience and offered world-wide.
He has written six books, with 300,000 in print and in a dozen languages. Geoff recently received a national award from the Organization Development Network for his contributions to advancing the profession. And, he has also been honored by the Whidbey Institute for his work in the community.
If you attended Conference 2008 or 2009, you know about the Kurt Lewin Master Class Series--an unparalleled opportunity to listen to and learn with a roster of well-known, deeply experienced master OD practitioners and thought leaders. Each of these seasoned practitioners outlined his or her approach to integrating theory into their work with clients, but every session also had a unique focus and flavor that reflected the personal perspective of each presenter.
Now, the OD Network invites you to join in a similar conversation online with an equally-distinguished roster of OD thinkers and practitioners. Our webinar series will include seven exciting opportunities to meet, listen to, and talk with people whose work you know and respect, and who will continue to bring more luster and credibility to our field on the global stage. These senior practitioners will be talking about topics that have ignited their passion and engaged their attention. Each conversation will be resonant and compelling. You won't want to miss them.
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