In this episode we got to sit down with David Cooperrider and Lindsey Godwin to hear about their work with the UN Global Compact and how they apply the Appreciative Inquiry approach. We take a deep dive into their experience using a dialogic process to bring leaders from across industries to work together towards a common goal – to create a sustainable world where all humans can flourish.    For more information on the initiative that Lindsay and David discussed visit the UN Global Compact. To learn more about Appreciative Inquiry, check out the AI practitioner journal, and find addi ..read more

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this year's ODN Summit as we chat with co-chairs Joretha Johnson, CEO of Advanced Transformational Technologies, and Gloria Song, Founder, Principal Coach & Consultant of Co-Change Lab. In this episode we talk about what it takes to meet the moment rather than holding on to the past, intentional community building, and how the field of OD has reflected and met changes in society since its inception. Discover how they approached the design, development, and execution of the summit, with reflections on their own experiences. Hear what i ..read more

In this episode, we chat with Nee Frankson, Juan Martinez, and Jamiel Alexander about the Youth and Young Adult Wellbeing Measure Project sponsored by the Aspen Institute. The project provides insight into how young people of color define and measure well-being within their culture and traditions. We talk about the power of doing research on and for your own community, showing care for the people sharing their stories, and how culture impacts definitions of wellbeing.  Check out the Aspen Institutes Forum for Community Solutions and sign up for their newsletter to learn more.  H ..read more

Did we achieve what we set out to do? Let’s talk about it!  In this episode we flip the script! Judy and Sasha are interviewed by fellow OD practitioner and podcast lover Griffin Moore. We chat about the power of following your curiosity, how what we’ve learned over the course of the season has impacted the way we practice OD, and our plans for the future.  Take our survey! www.tinyurl.com/thpodsurvey.  Help us understand more about our audience and what you all would like to hear in season 2.  Have a question, comment, or a recommendation for a perfect guest? Please email ..read more

Who gets to create the narrative about what it means to be an African Leader?  In this episode, we chat with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson about the We Will Lead Africa storytelling project, which expands the narratives of what it means to be an African leader beyond the prevailing negative stereotypes. We talk about the power of owning and telling your own leadership story, finding resonance in community, and applying the human process technologies of OD more broadly to support change around social issues.  Check out other books by Yabome at her Amazon page and watch her TEDx Talk about How ..read more

How can you increase accessibility to training opportunities and make learning fun again?  In this episode, we interview Peter Kalmar of the Flo Foundation about Street Training Festivals. The idea is simple: go outside in nature and offer fun, interactive, and experiential training to people for free in their local community. We chat about the wide range of topics people want to learn about (e.g., personal development, self awareness, leadership, career exploration, etc.), the design considerations for organizing such an event, and how a spark of an idea can become a movement that benefi ..read more

How do you bring together a global network of stakeholders in electronics production to make an impact on worker safety?  In this episode, we interview Russ Gaskin of CoCreative Consulting about the Clean Electronics Production Network, an initiative that unites diverse stakeholders to understand, address, and eliminate workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals in the electronics supply chain. We talk about leveraging feelings of overwhelm, how bringing diverse perspectives together to solve huge problems is an imperative rather than a luxury, the power of throwing a better party and letting p ..read more

How is one Virginia University creating new pathways of access to a four-year degree?  In this episode, we interview Sally Lorentson, Assistant Vice President for University Life at George Mason University. We learn about the ADVANCE program – an innovative partnership between Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University aimed at creating a streamlined and student centered transfer experience. We explore the critical role community colleges play as a gateway to a 4-year degree, using dialogue and participation to bring together disparate perspectives while creating alli ..read more

How did one city in Washington state take a proactive approach against gentrification? In this podcast, we interview Malia Josephine about her work with the City of Vancouver, Washington to develop an anti-displacement plan to protect the city's most vulnerable populations. We talk about the two sided coin of city development, community engagement focused on dialogue, and the power of facilitation and storytelling to challenge the status quo.  Read more about the project in this news article and learn more about the Anti-Displacement Plan. To learn more about Malia's projects check out Fa ..read more

Transformation Horizon is a podcast about using Organization Development (OD) to positively impact society. But what does that really mean? In this introductory episode, we share our friendship origin story, discuss what excites us about (OD), and set the stage for what’s to come.  Special thanks to the International Organization Development Association for sponsoring this show. Melissa Graetz (MABGraetz@gmail.com) for being our wonderful editor. And Julian Machuca for creating our beautiful cover art. Have a question, comment, or a recommendation for a perfect guest? Please email us at T ..read more