Organizational Development (OD)
Special Interest Group (SIG)
Organizational Development (OD) is the study and implementation of organizational change processes. Join two leaders in the OD field for this Special Interest Group (SIG) discussion on OD related topics. Each bi-monthly meeting will have a specialized topic for discussion, workshop, or guest speaker. This month the conversation will be focused on "Shaping Organizational Change: How Learning & Development Drives Lasting Success."
Organizational change is inevitable, but success depends on how well people adapt, learn, and grow through the process. Learning & Development professionals play a critical role in ensuring that change is not just implemented, but sustained. In this session, we’ll explore how L&D practitioners can position themselves as strategic partners in driving effective transformation.
- Explore Models of Organizational Change – Gain insights into proven frameworks and methodologies that guide successful transformation efforts.
- Discover Key Practitioner Specialties – Understand how different Learning & Development roles contribute to change initiatives, from facilitation and coaching to instructional design and talent development.
- Key Organizational Development Interventions in Action – Learn about impactful OD strategies, from culture shifts to leadership development, and how L&D professionals can align their expertise to support lasting impact.
- Finding Your Place in Change – Identify where Learning & Development fits in the broader change process and how to position yourself as a strategic partner in driving success.
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM CST
Members: FREE with registration
Non-Members: FREE with registration
Hosts:
Deborah (Deb) Tobey, Ed.D. is a thought leader, educator, and practitioner of Organization Development (OD) and Change. Deb has held an OD consulting practice for many years. In addition, she has held positions as Director of OD in a financial services organization, Director of Talent Management in a government agency, and adjunct faculty member at George Washington University and Vanderbilt University. Deb also taught OD full-time at the master's level at Vanderbilt University for eight years. Her other specialties include Human Performance Improvement, Talent Development, and Consultation skills and practices. She is author/co-author of three books for OD practitioners.
In her work, Deb focuses on creating client efficacy, through human performance analysis, identification, design, implementation, and evaluation of human performance interventions.
Lauren Kiproff-Downer is a dynamic Organizational Psychology practitioner and the founder of Perpara Consulting, LLC, based in the Nashville, TN area. With a unique blend of emotional intelligence, innovative problem-solving, and data-driven insights, Lauren is committed to empowering organizations and their employees to achieve new levels of success and job satisfaction.
Lauren specializes in transforming organizational performance, elevating organizational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and advancing talent development across diverse sectors, including healthcare, publishing, and nonprofit organizations. Her intervention approach focuses on creating tailored solutions that improve organizational culture, develop leadership potential, increase employee retention, and support success in virtual or hybrid work environments.
