Miss the Network Potluck?
Thank you Brian Moffitt for opening his home for the Annual Summer Network Potluck. If you missed it, you missed on opportunity to enjoy great conversation with members over great food. Check out the photos here!
NEW! Network Forums
Check out the new discussion forum functionality on your SAOD Network website. This is a member functionality, so you need to log in to access the Network Forums webpage. Currently, we have two member forums set up. The General Network Forum is for general discussions among members. The How can the Network Support Members Looking for Work forum is for discussions regarding the effort around this (following the Coffee Chat discussions). If you would like to participate in these forums, you will need to update your member profile under "General Forum Preferences". Please have patience as we work through setting up and using this functionality from a technical and best use perspective. Have fun connecting!
Looking for Work?
At a recent SAOD Network Coffee Chat, a group of members got together to talk about their concerns and insights around “Finding Work”. Here are only a few of the questions that were on their minds:
- I’m coming from the Bay area where the market is very different. What advice do you have on how to penetrate the market in Sacramento?
- When I retire from the State, how do I learn more about making the leap from internal to external consulting?
- I’m looking for midlevel internal positions, but seeing mostly entry or management level jobs. How do I get an internal job as a team member vs. a manager?
- How do I get enough long-term relationships to support my external consulting business?
- What is the market and field of OD in Sacramento?
Read discussion highlights >>
The group agreed the discussion only grazed the surface and that there are lots of opportunities to move forward as a Network and individuals. Join the next SAOD Network Coffee Chat on Aug. 8th to talk about the steps your Network can take to support its members in transition and looking for work. View event details.
What Members Say About the Network
Read what fellow members are saying about SAOD Network, its members, and its positive impact. Featured members Desiree Nielson, Juan Carlos Muniz, and Gloria Lindsay share their comments here. Send your comments and experiences for posting to Internal.Communications@SAODN.org.
FREE Advertising!! Post Your OD Events & Opportunities
Post your OD related events and opportunities FREE on the Announcements page. Let us know about your OD related workshops, training, speakers, and activities -- we'll post the event on the SAODN website. OD events are viewable by any website visitor. OD jobs and opportunities will continue to be posted FREE for member viewing. More info on posting announcements >>
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Upcoming Events
President's Message ... from Jeff Douglas
It’s summer and that means it’s time for a short break from the monthly Network programs. That’s right, no Friday program meetings in July or August. Our next program meeting will be on September 19th. Although we have no program meetings the next couple of months there’s still plenty of opportunities this summer for you to stay involved and connected to your Sacramento OD Network. View Jeff's entire message here >>
Member Book Recommendations
Read any good OD books lately? Linda Davidson of Integration Quest recommends two books for OD practitioners:
- Theory U: Leading from the Future as it Emerges by C. Otto Scharmer
- Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society by Peter Senge, C. Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jaworski and Betty Sue Flowers
Both books discuss 'presencing' which combines aspects of presence and sensing. "I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in cutting edge theory and practices for developing organizations and leaders." Read Linda's recommendation here.
If you have other books you think would be useful for other Network members, write a review and send it to Internal.Communications@SAODN.org.
June Program Highlights
In June, Leslie Depol, Lasting Impact and Brian Moffitt, City of Sacramento presented 'Real Time Strategic Change Principles'. Three main concepts for "Fast and Lasting Change: 1) Scope change possibilities, 2) Align & develop leaders, 3) Accelerate & sustain critical mass." If you missed it, view the program handouts to get more information.
New Members
Welcome to our newest members:
Summer Cemo, Carlton Engineering, Inc.
Wesley Jones, Target Corporation
Lynn Altizer, Artful Coaching and Consulting
Judy Davis, Sutter Health
Michael Chulada, Planned Parenthood Federation
of America
Lindsay Arfsten, NSA Inc.
Kathleen Naganuma, The Naganuma Consulting
Group
Jeremy Warren, Warren Consulting Group
Sally Waters, Waters and Associates
Diane Rodes, Health Net, Inc.
Jackie Alcalde Marr, Oracle
Holly Burkett, Evaluation Works
Take time to say hello to them at the next Network event!
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