The Center for Human Systems PRESENTS

PRACTITIONERS PROGRAMS IN
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT &
CHANGE MANAGEMENT

with Edie Seashore and Michael Broom, renowned organization consultants

The Practitioners Programs in Organization Development and Change Management of Edie Seashore and Michael Broom recognizes that managing change in both our organizational and personal worlds is a daily exercise for organizational leaders, consultants, and HR generalist. The program’s focal technology is the most powerful for creating and managing organizational change that we have available to us—organization development—when it is practiced with the discipline and the skills delivered by this program. Explore our definition of organization development and its power at Definition of OD.

In the program you will:
• Strengthen current personal and organizational change management skills and develop new ones regardless of the level of skill you start with
• Create a learning community that will support you during and after the program
• Apply what you learn immediately to situations of your own work

Because of the excellence of its staff and its content the Practitioners Program in Organization Development and Change Management, we are also bringing this intensive program to the San Francisco Bay Area. Columbia, MD and Philadelphia, PA are the locations of our other programs.

For a detailed description of the program including its history and conceptual content go to Detailed Practitioners Program Description

THE CONTENT

The program focuses on the Meta-Model of Planned Change and its Eight Principles of Planned Change that support mastery of the fundamental steps of OD (contracting, data gathering, intervening, evaluating, and disengaging) applied to four levels of human systems (individual, interpersonal, group, and organization). The Eight Principles are:

• Conscious Use of Self
• Ensuring Sound and Current Data
• Using Feedback Effectively
• Empowering Others
• Using Power Infinitely
• Learning from Differences
• Building and Using Support Systems
• Thinking Systemically

THE FORMAT

In person. In Columbia, MD and Philadelphia the program meets for ten intensive, all-day sessions from October to July. In San Francisco and Anchorage the program meets for five pairs of intensive, all-day sessions. The first half of each day focuses on deepening our understanding of one or more of the principles while each afternoon is dedicated to applying the principles to current client situations.

On-line. In between intensives the program will continue on-line in a fascinating format that deepens skill application while developing a strong support network. This aspect of the program may take a couple of hours a week while more time creates greater learning.

THE PARTICIPANTS

People who take the Practitioners Program are all deeply involved in managing change in organizations and communities. This includes internal and external organization development practitioners, organization executives and managers, and human resources generalists who have been asked to manage organizational change. Graduates of organization development academic programs consistently find the Practitioners Program of great value as they learn to apply their academic knowledge to real-time situations.

THE STAFF

Ms. Edith Whitfield Seashore and Dr. Michael Broom are a multicultural team who have worked together for many years. Both are psychologists and seasoned change management professionals who have worked both internally and externally. They are well known and published in the field.

Edie has been consulting for over 40 years and has been an important shaper of organization development, as we know it today. She served as the President of NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, and has been on the faculties of Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and American Universities. She is the co-author of What Did You Say? The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback; as well as "Breaking Sex Role Stereotypes: Power Collusion, Intimacy/Sexuality, Support." She is also co-editor of The Promise of Diversity among other publications.

Michael has been consulting internally and externally for over 25 years with all types of organizations--for profit, not for profit, and government. He has served on the Board of the NTL Institute and chaired its Transformative Social Change Committee. He has been on the faculties of Johns Hopkins, Georgetown and American Universities. He is the co-author with Don Klein of Power: The Infinite Game and sole author of The Infinite Organization published Sept. 2002.

CONTACTS FOR REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS

Michael Broom, 410 730-1601 or michael@ChumanS.com
Edie Seashore, 410 997-2828 or edie@CHumanS.com
Karen Johnson (Administrative Manager), (410) 258-8543 or karen@CHumanS.com

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Click to Register and pay on-line using our secure process.
• Register and pay by mail. Make checks out and mail to:

Center for Human Systems 10628 High Beam Court Columbia, Maryland 21044

• Federal Tax ID #52-1624581

DATES for 2007/2008

DATES for 2008/2009

WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY…

"The Practitioners Program provides an in-depth opportunity to focus and practice on the core values and best practices in the field of Organization Development. The nine-month process focuses on how we influence changes both within ourselves and within organizations.

Some specific benefits I have gained as a result of my participation are:
• Increased self-awareness about my inter-personal style
• Enhanced ability to see more at the systems level
• Shared experiences from experienced practitioners
• Increased network of capable people in the field

One more very important benefit is: The material we learned can be immediately applied to back to work situations. I found immediate return on my investment of time. We built new friendships and had some fun as well!!"
— Gail Sacconey Townsend, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc

"Leading a diverse group to pursue their respective goals is a tall order. Edie Seashore and Michael Broom have discovered that one of the best ways is to achieve this is to "know thyself"-- another tall order. Edie and Michael have successfully put together a "Practitioners' Program" which relies on the ancient practice of conversation. Under the watchful eyes of these two experienced professionals, the group has learned the answers to their individual and group questions lie within each and every person participating. In an atmosphere of understanding and trust, Edie and Michael have instilled the value of "sound and current data", "feedback," "appreciative inquiry," and "systemic thinking". This course is more than academic instruction. It is an opportunity to internalize and apply principles, to gain insight and knowledge on "how things work", and to practice, practice, practice."
— Willa Gaitanis, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Lead for Change Management

"Michael Broom is a practitioner's scholar. His depth of knowledge in the area of Organization Development and systems has significantly contributed to my professional and personal development. Meeting Michael in the Practitioner's Program has placed me on the road to being the kind of consultant that I want to be... one filled with INFINITE possibilities!

Edie Seashore is a practitioner's dream! Her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Organization Development has heightened my passion for the work that I was trained to do. She combines her intuitive gift with her expertise to create a learning environment rich with possibilities for growth and development. She is truly committed to meaningful change in today's systems."
— Mary Kinnard-Brown, Ph.D., Booz Allen Hamilton

"Having attended many courses and led many teams (Retired Naval Officer), I found myself looking for training that would further my knowledge of Organizational Development and would allow me to blend my international experiences into a success consulting practice. What I found was the Practitioners Program!! Michael and Edie have joined forces and created a powerful system for those that are serious about consulting (internal and external), have a desire to master the skills of executive level human resources, and want to harness the power that comes with change. Totally sharing themselves, you not only have the benefit of personally learning from two seasoned OD academics and practitioners, you also participate with and co-create a learning support system for life.

Practice doesn't make perfect—practice makes permanent. This program allows you to practice perfecting your skills as you move to the top of your chosen field."
— Tony Bennae Richard, CEO, The Bennae Group LLC

"My experience with The Practitioners Program has been profound and generative. Every class focuses on the group's truth as well as each participant's truth. We choose the extent to which we will be present. We get to see the result of this choice. Each class is a living laboratory to explore the process of change and the conscious use of self in becoming an ally and agent of change, in ourselves and others. Edie Seashore and Michael Broom are astute observers of human behavior and skillful, caring facilitators. I leave each session stretched, intellectually, practically, and emotionally. Even when I am inclined to "play it safe," it is difficult to do so, as the program offers me the chance to leap for the ring. The Practitioners Program has a way of both centering us and throwing us off balance, with the result that ideas are clarified, space is opened for new insights and personal awareness, and our consciousness is rearranged."
— Peter Aron, Facilitator of Adventure-Based Experiential Education

"The Practitioners Program is a true learning cohort—a group of us has continued to meet as a community of practice. We&squo;ve built relationships with one another that allow us to challenge one another&squo;s thinking, let our hair down and talk about the un-discussables and what worries us. You can&squo;t do that in an OD "classroom." Michael and Edie are tremendous guides, and show up as practitioners with you. I think that&squo;s the most unique feature of the program. I learned a lot from being able to ask them, "do you ever get into a pickle?" thinking of course they never do. But their stories about the pickles they have found themselves in and how they managed themselves through those situations were powerful and important to me. Their own quests as practitioners, and those of others in the cohort, opened up new ways of thinking about myself in OD. The Practitioners Program wasn&squo;t just skill-building. It&squo;s a place where I could build confidence and see that there isn&squo;t just one way "to do OD" and that there was room in OD for me to use myself uniquely. The great thing about the Practitioners Program is you learn there are no formulas. There&squo;s nothing like &squo;once you got it down you’re home free.&squo; There is no litany except learning Conscious Use of Self Skills. And I&squo;d say that the Practitioners Program is all about Use of Self Skills."
— Nina Kern, OD Consultant and Project Manager, JBS International, Inc

"The Practitioners Program was an ideal way for me to reflect more deeply on my role as a facilitator and coach. The sessions focused my thinking on particular themes, enabling me to gain a much richer perspective on my work and on my vision for my practice. The personal reflection and group dialogue gave me insights that helped shape my practice in ways that have benefited my clients and me."
— Dorel Shanon, Independent Consultant