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• OD Workshop - Creating Cultures of Growth

  • When
    March 17, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  PNODN Workshop - Creating Cultures of Growth

                              

                                  Eliot Johnson

  
  

  Join us on March 17 from 4 - 6 PM PT for a session with Eliot Johnson

  In this workshop, we will explore the transformative power of fostering a Culture of Growth within organizations, focusing on its profound impact on the employee experience and institutional success. Grounded in research and practical insights, the session begins by unpacking the core principles of growth mindset theory—emphasizing that intelligence and abilities are not fixed but can be developed through effort, perseverance, and effective strategies. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how their organization’s policies and norms often inadvertently perpetuate fixed mindset beliefs and how this can hinder organizational performance. The workshop will offer actionable strategies for embedding growth mindset principles into your everyday practice as a culture creator. We’ll discuss the pivotal role of culture creators in modeling growth minded behaviors and fostering an environment where organizational learning is valued and prioritized, and discuss how investing in creating a Culture of Growth lead to stronger collaboration, innovation, risk taking and resilience, integrity and ethics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Finally, the session will focus on the long-term benefits of cultivating a Culture of Growth, including increased engagement, motivation, and adaptability among employees, from individual contributors to executive leaders. Drawing on case studies and success stori

  Learning Objectives for this Session

  • An understanding of the difference between individual mindset and mindset cultures
  • Knowledge of organizational mindset triggers and their impact on the organization’s culture 
  • Strategies for creating Cultures of Growth in your organization

  
  

  About Your Facilitator

  Eliot Johnson is an award-winning management consultant and facilitator, with over ten years of experience in leading strategic business operations and culture initiatives, developing cross-functional teams, and providing analytical support for operational and strategic decisions. As the Director of Technical Assistance and Consulting at the Equity Accelerator, Eliot and his team are responsible for the design, development, and execution of EA’s consulting approach, tools and products, and projects. Prior to joining EA, Eliot spent 10 years as a management consultant for a variety of different organizations including federal and state governments, associations, and for-profit companies. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, organizational culture transformation, and leadership development. In his work, Mr. Johnson utilizes a human-centered, growth-minded approach that helps his clients understand and capitalize on the value of deeply understanding their customer’s perspectives. Eliot has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

  
  

  COST:

  $15 Members when pre-paid & pre-registered

  $25 Non members when pre-paid & pre-registered

  $10 for students/seniors pre-registered
  

  
  

  AGENDA:

  3:45 -4:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting

  4:00- 6:00 pm Training

  Please be aware that our trainings could be recorded or photographed.

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• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    March 27, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

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  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

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• OD Workshop - Lead Differently: A conscious path to empowerment & innovation

  • When
    April 10, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  PNODN - Lead Differently: A conscious path to empowerment & innovation

  
  

  Michael DeAngelo

  THIS SESSION IS A FOLLOW UP TO DIG DEEPER ON OUR SESSION WITH MICHAEL FROM LAST FALL.
  

  As a C-level executive with over 20 years of experience, I often grappled with how to create an organization filled with empowered leaders who could take initiative and make informed decisions without my constant oversight. Too often, the workplace felt more like a daycare center than a professional environment where self-motivated adults worked together toward a common goal. This led me to evaluate my own time management, and I was alarmed to discover that I was spending 90% of my time on routine tasks and only 10% on strategic initiatives. Realizing that this imbalance was unsustainable, I knew I needed to rethink the way I was leading my organization.

  It was at this point that I discovered the emerging concept of self-management—a model where the organizational system itself empowers individuals, eliminating the need for traditional managers to oversee every action. In a self-managed environment, everyone takes on leadership roles within their specific areas of expertise. Six months after implementing self-management principles, I saw a dramatic shift in my own capacity for strategic thinking, with the time I devoted to strategic work increasing from 10% to 80%. This transformative experience, along with others, convinced me that self-management is not just an option but a necessity for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing world.

  Over the past five years, I have been helping companies and government organizations around the globe transition to this new model of leadership. Through this journey, I've gained valuable insights into what makes self-management successful. My aim today is to share some of my personal experiences and the lessons I've learned along the way. My ultimate goal for this session is to ignite your curiosity and open your mind to alternative ways of organizing and leading—approaches that differ significantly from the traditional hierarchical model, which was developed in an era when the telegraph was the height of technological advancement.

  
  

  About Your Session
  

  - Introducing self-directed teams in traditional workplaces

  - Establishing core practices for autonomy and accountability

  - Overcoming common resistance and gaining leadership buy-in

  
  

  About Your Facilitator
  

  Michael DeAngelo  - Michael DeAngelo is a distinguished C-level executive with over 20 years of experience leading transformative initiatives across both private and public sectors. Serving as Deputy CIO for the State of Washington and Deputy Director at Washington Technology Solutions, Michael has been at the forefront of driving significant operational and technological change. He also held the position of CIO at the Department of Fish and Wildlife, where he developed and executed innovative IT strategies that enhanced efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

  Michael is a trailblazer in the field of self-management and is recognized as the first person in the world to successfully implement this model within a government setting. His pioneering work in promoting self-management—where employees are empowered to take initiative and lead in their respective areas without the need for traditional managerial oversight—has resulted in improved agility, higher employee engagement, and a substantial increase in strategic focus within organizations. Michael's commitment to validating these transformative practices led him to conduct the only quantitative analysis comparing self-management with traditional hierarchy, in partnership with Harvard Business School, further solidifying his expertise in this area.

  As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Michael has shared his insights with companies and government agencies around the globe, advocating for leadership models that inspire innovation, adaptability, and employee empowerment. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that self-organized systems are essential for thriving in today's complex and rapidly evolving environment. Michael holds an Executive MBA from the University of Washington, a B.S. in Computer Science & Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound, and a certification in Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations from the University of Michigan. His thought leadership extends to Agile methodologies, Technology Business Management (TBM), and the strategic integration of emerging technologies, making him a key influencer in the future of work.

  
  

  COST:

  $15 Members when pre-paid & pre-registered

  $25 Non members when pre-paid & pre-registered

  $5 for students/seniors pre-registered 

  AGENDA:

  5:45 - 6:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting

  6:00- 8:00 pm Training

  Please be aware that our trainings could be recorded or photographed.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial and we need your voice in the conversation!

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• OD Workshop - Wrestling with Tiny Monsters: Using applied neuroscience to "play" with our fears - and enhance our influence and collaboration

  • When
    April 17, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  PNODN Workshop - Wrestling with Tiny Monsters: Using applied neuroscience to "play" with our fears - and enhance our influence and collaboration

                           
  

         Jennifer Dawson-Miller        Janell Morgan Ndegwa

    
  

  Tiny monsters are everywhere... and yet it’s so hard to see them hiding in the corners of our minds!  What happens when we find a seriously fun way to uncover blocking patterns and deep fears that prevent us from growth?  Find out in this fast-paced interactive workshop, led by a dynamic duo, Jennifer Dawson-Miller (they/she) and Janell Morgan Ndegwa (she/her). Participants will learn about the concept of Neuroception, the way the brain perceives threats, and experience several ‘Liberating Structures’ - rapid cycling, inclusive, scalable, and engaging techniques for group facilitation.  We will explore a Liberating Structure in Development called ‘Tiny Monsters’ as well a large group activity called ‘Wise Crowds’ where we tap into the collective wisdom, and 1-2-4-All, where we process and debrief, both alone and together.  Don’t worry, the presentation portion will be brief – just enough Neuroscience not to bore you.  Participants will be able to immediately apply these concepts and activities in their everyday work. 

  Bios:

  Meet Janell, a calming force dedicated to the City of Seattle employees for over twenty years. Born and raised in the area code 206, she juggles roles as a devoted mom, spouse, friend, and community builder.  Known as an exceptional listener, emotionally intelligent communicator, and a facilitator extraordinaire, Janell is a learning and development specialist with Seattle Human Resources.  She is passionate about creating space for equity dialogue, while fostering space for inclusion in every facilitation.  Beyond city endeavors, Janell harmonizes family joy and echoes uplifting melodies with her faith community each weekend.

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janell-morgan-ndegwa-b9936a15a/

  Jennifer Dawson-Miller (they/she) is a Race and Social Justice Advisor for the City of Seattle’s IT Department, a sometimes poet, and a Change Facilitator utilizing Applied Neuroscience to support leaders becoming more inclusive and effective.  As White, Queer, and Fat person, and a former HR Professional, Jennifer brings a nuanced and intersectional approach to learning and supporting others in transforming themselves and transforming our world.   

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/workwonders

  
  

  COST:

  $15 Members when pre-paid & pre-registered

  $25 Non members when pre-paid & pre-registered

  $10 for students/seniors pre-registered
  

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:15 -5:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting

  5:30- 7:00 pm Training

  Please be aware that our trainings could be recorded or photographed.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial and we need your voice in the conversation!

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• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    April 24, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

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• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    May 29, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

  Show details
• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    July 31, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

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• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    August 28, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

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• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    September 25, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

  Show details
• OD Community Connections - Being OD

  • When
    October 30, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  OD Community Connections - Being OD
  

  
  

  This PNODN Community Gathering will be conducted live via Zoom. The zoom meeting details are included in your emailed confirmation and sent out the day prior.

  At our core, PNODN is a community. We are brought together by our shared passion for helping people thrive and organizations achieve more by unleashing the human potential within them. 

  Whether you think of yourself as an OD person or not, if you share this passion, we think you’ll love connecting with the amazing people in this community.

  Once each month we dedicate this gathering to the purpose of building community, helping you make connections that add value to your life in friendship, support and business collaboration.

  This is not your typical networking event where you share your business cards and well-worn elevator pitch. 

  This is about making authentic connections with people in our local community with whom you share this passion for people and fascination with the human dynamics of organizations.

  Each time we gather we’ll offer topics in line with our quarterly theme and guidance to make conversation easy. We’ll often use breakouts to give you a chance to talk with each other in small groups. And you’ll have the freedom to take the discussion in any direction that works for you and those gathered with you.

  We will share and stick to a set of guidelines that support our shared commitment of creating a safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected. Nothing will ever be forced – you can abstain at any time.

  The gathering is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

  About Your Host

  Justin Navetski, PNODN Director of Community, will be your host. Justin continues as part of a team convening PNODN members for the last several years.Justin brings well-being theory, OD first principles, and experiential learning to his work. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront.
  

  
  

  COST:

  No charge

  
  

  AGENDA:

  5:30 Welcome and Topic Introduction

  5:45 Conversation / Discussion Groups

  6:15 Come together and/ or rotate to new rooms
  

  6:45 (optional) Linger to talk informally if you choose

  
  

  Online registration is encouraged so we can plan for the gathering accordingly. And walk ins are also welcome.

  ---

  Consider joining PNODN - members savings over the course of the year are substantial!
  

  Show details