Strategy Development Workshop with Peter Lee
February 23-24, 2008

[SESSION IS SOLD OUT. Workshop has also been rescheduled for June 2008.]

BCODN is thrilled to offer a rich learning opportunity in the area of strategy development. This two-day session, facilitated by Peter Lee from Tekara, offers "double-loop learning": it provides a powerful learning experience on how to lead a strategic planning process and engages you in real-time steering of BCODN's 2007-2012 strategic plan.

Specific objectives of the session include:

• Confirming the direction of BCODN's 2007-2012 strategic plan, revising as necessary
• Reviewing Year 1 results
• Operationalizing the plan for Year 2 and Year 3
• Learning the strategic planning process that provides a clear picture of the desired future state, establishes a clearly defined purpose, and outlines specific values to guide behaviour
• Further develops and hones facilitation skills to help foster full commitment and support of the plan's outcomes

NOTE: This is a working session and open to BCODN members only.

An Evening of Emotional Intelligence with David Cory
March 13, 2008 from 6-9 pm
Venue: The Refinery Leadership Partners, 385 - 375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC

[SESSION IS SOLD OUT. Please e-mail info@bcodn.org to be placed on a waiting list.]

"Emotional Intelligence" has become quite the buzzword! What was initially thought of as a ‘flavor-of-the-month’ fad is now well researched and shown to be highly connected to performance in the workplace and in life – not likely to go out of style! So, what exactly is EI and what does it have to do with organizational development? Come hear David Cory, leadership development specialist, as he shares his experiences with the assessment and development of Emotional Intelligence from the perspective of a coach/consultant/trainer who works with leaders in organizations all over the world. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the concept of emotional intelligence as described by the literature; be able to explain the connection between EI and OD; and take away a practical framework from which to assess 'EQ'. Come prepared to play, interact, discuss, and learn about Emotional Intelligence to enrich and enhance your OD work.

Building BCODN’s Building Community Organizations (BCO) Program
April 7, 2008 from 8 – 9:30 am
Venue: The Sylvia Hotel, 1154 Gilford Street (at Beach Avenue), Vancouver, BC
[Session is open to BCODN members only.]

Are you looking for ways to make a difference in your community? Solve a problem? Help a worthy organization?

Meet the BCO team over breakfast to explore ways to donate our collective organizational development skills to need non-profits and important issues.

The team is looking forward to looking at ways to:

• Contribute to the advancement of issues we collectively believe are important
• Collaborate with like-minded professionals
• Learn from each other while doing the pro-bono work
• Help grow the impact of BCO

This is an informal meeting with no fees, except for what you order for breakfast.
 
Register online for this session now.

Building an OD Consultancy
April 24, 2008 from 6 – 8 pm
Venue: UBC Robson Square, Room C550, 900 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Are you an OD consultant curious about what it would be like to be an internal OD consultant, or an external OD consultant? Do you wonder if going out on your own is right for you, or whether you would be better off working within an organization, or being an external consultant working for a consulting firm? This evening will visit these questions and engage you in an opportunity to learn from the best in a variety of different OD practices!
 
A panel of experienced OD professionals will share their stories, how they got started, the challenges they faced and their journey to where they are today.  This will be followed by break-outs where you will engage in dialogue with the panel members and other OD professionals to address diverse topics around building your OD consultancy practice.
 
Panel Members:
Sheila Bouman - Principal, Navigo Consulting & Coaching
Marilu Mayuga -  Founder and Principal, Marilu Mayuga Consulting Ltd.
Lisa Ryan - Senior Consultant, MICA Consulting
Antonio Gomes - OD Consultant, Vancouver Island Health Authority
 
Utilizing OD principles, you will engage in a workshop that not only answer your OD questions, but will introduce you to a couple of OD processes you can immediately apply in your practice.

Online registration and fee structure coming. Check back regularly for these final details.

An Evening with Daniel Goleman
April 4, 2008
Hosted by the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education
Venue: The Chan Centre, Vancouver, BC

Daniel Goleman is the New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence. The Harvard Business Review has called Emotional Intelligence "a revolutionary, paradigm-shattering idea — the kind of idea that does not just advance the conversation, but permanently alters it." Emotional Intelligence has influenced the way we view education, relationships and business practices. The book has been a runaway success, achieving bestseller status in the U.S., Europe, Asia, South America and Australia. It has been translated into 30 languages, with over five million copies in print. This is the first time Daniel will lecture and lead a workshop in Vancouver.

Visit www.dalailamacenter.org for full event details as they become available, or e-mail info@dalailamacenter.org.

'Emotional Alchemy: How the Mind can Heal the Heart' with Daniel Goleman and Tara Bennett-Goleman
April 5-6, 2008:
Hosted by the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education
Venue: To be confirmed. Located in Vancouver, BC

This is a weekend intensive workshop is based on Bennett-Goleman's New York Times bestseller about integrating mindfulness with psychotherapy. She has been called 'a pioneer in the field of cognitive therapy and mindfulness' by Aaron Beck, founder of cognitive therapy. Watch for upcoming e-mails with full details and ticket information for this event at www.dalailamacenter.org, or e-mail info@dalailamacenter.org.  

One World Dialogue hosted by The Coaching Project, Bowen Island, BC
May 29-31, 2008
Hosted by The Coaching Project
Venue: Private Retreat at 1293 Westside Road, Bowen Island, BC

Are you hungry for community? Are you searching for deeper professional meaning, supportive personal replenishment, and more impactful contribution? Are you seeking ways to broaden our impact in the world? What might we change agents do to expand our existing connections and contributions to co-create meaningful social action beyond our current boundaries?
 
Why might you say YES to this invitation?

• If you’ve felt that there is more that you might do…or be… if you had the support and resources of a larger community alongside you
• If you’re eager to explore possibilities, to learn from others, to describe for us your point of view and experience, and have us learn from and with you
• If you’re willing to invest a couple of days of your time with a community of like-minded and like-spirited people who are searching for what is the next, important contribution they can make, in service to making the world a better place
   

For more information on the event, please email info@thecoachingproject.com or call 1-800-350-5536. To register, please visit www.thecoachingproject.com and click on Gathering Registration.