How do You Chart Your OD Career Path?

Have we got a treat for you this June! Join us for a groundbreaking two-part series led by Dr. William Brendel, whose revolutionary M.O.S.T. Meaningful Career Assessment has not only been transforming careers but has also been recognized with two OD Network Awards for its significant contributions to the field of Organization Development. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will empower you to shape the future of your career and gain the recognition you deserve! 
 
Session 1: Unleashing the Power of the M.O.S.T. Assessment  

(Wed June 28, 2023, 07:00 am – 8.30 am AEST) 

 
Discover the inspiring story behind the M.O.S.T. Meaningful Career Assessment as Dr. Brendel shares his journey in developing this cutting-edge tool and invites you to be part of the story. Learn how this assessment, adopted in OD graduate curricula and professional networks worldwide, has helped countless emerging change agents, graduate students, and professionals transitioning from HR or Talent Development. Prior to the first webinar session, you will have the opportunity to take the assessment and receive two invaluable reports. 
 
The first report, delivered directly to your inbox, will provide insights into your OD competencies, strengths, and interests, offering a comparative analysis with close to 1,000 assessment takers worldwide. The second report reveals your unique Meaningful Career Preference, one of the 16 preferences available. Each preference indicates a different career path. You might be a Renaissance Consultant, Humanity Hawk, or Agile Accelerator for instance. Depending on your preference, each report illustrates unique career paths that align with your preferences, accompanied by a customized blend of resources curated by OD experts, educators, employers, and emerging practitioners. 

Through the lens of your report you’ll engage in thought-provoking conversations, ask profound questions, and gain clarity on your role in shaping the future of OD. As the first webinar draws to a close, be prepared to contemplate a question that will guide your thoughts and set the stage for the second session. 
 
Session 2: Crafting Your OD Career Calling Vision Statement  

(Thur July 6, 2023, 07.00 am - 8.30 am AEST) 

In the second webinar, Dr. Brendel will guide you in creating a meaningful and practical OD Career Vision statement, which blends your aspirational values with fundamental characteristics of the OD processes, and professional impact that resonates most with you. Through research-backed methods and interactive exercises, you'll gain invaluable clarity on your next steps in your personal career journey. 
 
Key Takeaways: 
- Unveil your unique Meaningful Career Preference with the M.O.S.T. Meaningful Career Assessment. 
- Explore your OD competencies, strengths, and interests in comparison to a global cohort of assessment takers. 
- Discover actual careers that align with your preference and gain access to customized resources. 
- Engage in critical discussions with industry professionals, sharing and reflecting on your personal OD career journey. 
- Develop an OD Career Calling Vision Statement that encapsulates your aspirations and aligns them with impactful OD processes and outcomes. 
Gain research-backed clarity on your next steps as an Organization Development professional. 
 
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to chart and improve your OD career path in this era of rapid change. Join Dr. William Brendel and fellow OD professionals in unlocking your true potential. Together, we'll embrace the winds of transformation and create a future of meaningful change. Register now for the "Unlocking Your OD Career Path: Mastering Organizational & Societal Transformation" webinar series! Members join both sessions for free, non-members will get both session for the standard one session cost!  

Our guest:  

Dr. William Brendel, Founder & Executive Director, OpenSourceOD 

In addition to being the founder and director of OpenSourceOD, Dr William Brendel is an Assistant Professor of Organization Development and Change for the College of Education at Penn State University. After earning a doctorate in adult learning and leadership at Columbia University, William Brendel went on to become a scholar-practitioner in the field of Organization Development (OD). Before Penn State, William was assistant professor at Texas A&M University, Temple University, and the University of St. Thomas, where he established the Project for Mindfulness & Contemplative Practice. 

Combining the ancient wisdom tradition of mindfulness practice with modern neuroscience, William’s signature contribution to his field is Conscious Organization Development. This innovative approach utilizes contemplative practices to reorient consciousness, reduce psychological attachments to expertise and ego, improve physiological well-being, and support organizational innovation and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts. 

William Brendel was nationally recognized in 2021 by the OD Network as a recipient of the “Lisa Kimball Award for Evolving the Field of OD” for his research on Conscious OD and for educating the public on OD principles through interviews in outlets such as Variety Magazine, the Star Tribune, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, as well as through his innovative web-resource OpenSourceOD.com, which hosts: 

M.O.S.T. Meaningful Careers, an assessment and customized report that helps OD graduate students and professionals identify their career calling. 

Immersive Learning Circles, a set of scenario-based video simulations that help OD practitioners develop and infuse mindfulness practice in their craft. 

Innovation Labs, a space for OD students, practitioners, and researchers to prototype, test, and share new Conscious OD applications. 

William also serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Organizations. He has numerous publications in journals, including the OD Review, OD Journal, Journal of Transformative Education, Journal of Management Development, and Advances in Human Resource Development. His recent co-edited book represents the History and Evolution of Organization Development through the lens of OD thought leaders from the inception of the field in 1968 through 2022. 

William has served on the OD Network Board of Trustees and is the current chair of the OD Education Association