To lay the groundwork for true and effective participation among stakeholders, change agents must create an environment that enables high quality conversations and learning interactions and that engenders strong positive…
While a comprehensive model for organizational learning (OL) remains elusory, the wide web of scholarly conversation and debate has spurred rich insight into the central questions of how and what…
With organizations and their environments in a state of constant flux, organizational development researchers have been challenged to develop methodologies that enable fast yet comprehensive change. In response, a wide…
Large group interventions are designed to help people collaborate effectively by thinking and acting from a whole-systems perspective. “Whole systems” refers to the way an organization operates internally through its…
…4 phases of collective bargaining? What are the common barriers to effective fact-finding? Brenda Barker Scott – Facilitator for the Organizational Design, OD Foundations, HR Decision Making and Building Smart…
Can organizations be designed to grow people? With the emphasis on talent and knowledge management in today’s uber-competitive business context, the assumption certainly seems to be yes. The reality, however,…
While change theorists explore the process of planned change from various perspectives, most would acknowledge the intellectual roots of their work stem from Kurt Lewin’s laboratory. Scratch the surface of…
…or bad, people make organizations stop and go. Accordingly, design must reflect the organization’s ability to attract, motivate, develop, and retain the requisite people talent. To employ the people test…
It is a simple truth that people have an organic connection to the space in which they live and work. No matter how hard a host may try to steer…
Do you encourage collaboration between departments? Are you ready for a changing demographic in your workforce? Do you know how technology will change your organization in the future? The world…
Let’s begin with a question. Are you experiencing barriers to working collaboratively, even though you know collaboration is necessary? If you answered yes, this article is for you. We all…
…Summit hosts and leaders: (bios can be found in the Facilitators and Speakers tab) Paul Juniper, Queen’s IRC Director Brenda Barker Scott, Summit Chair Françoise Morissette, OD Leader Diane Locke,…
…referred to new strategies without a requisite shift to Theory Y attitudes as putting “old wine in new bottles” (1985, p. 42). It’s a familiar story, and over the years…
At its core, facilitating organizational change is about energizing the right people to design and execute smart strategies. As sociologist Philip Selznik says: “Strategies take on value only as committed…
…of the Week” videos that we released in the fall of 2013: Gary Furlong: Setting the stage for collective bargaining Brenda Barker Scott: Never work alone Carol Beatty: Introducing a…
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…the “Tip of the Week” videos we released in Spring 2014: Derik McArthur: Labour-management committee meetings Henry Dinsdale: Presenting at an arbitration Peter Edwards: Executing your strategy Brenda Barker Scott:…
…combine knowledge. Accordingly, our managers must be involved in processes, forums, networks, partnerships, and communities that enable the requisite exchange, synthesis, and co-creation of innovative ideas and practices amongst peers….
…from across Canada attended the Summit. Chaired by IRC facilitator Brenda Barker Scott, the Summit provided a forum to stimulate new ideas and new perspectives on the dynamic new world…
…Human Resources – Claude Balthazard What does ‘professionalism’ mean for HR professionals? – Claude Balthazard Developing Organizations: A Metaphorical View – Brenda Barker Scott Designing for Collaboration – Brenda Barker…
…aspects of HR management, she continued to be involved in recruitment. It is here that Brenda had the opportunity to utilize and perfect the behavioural interviewing technique. Brenda is currently…
…on your industry and specific challenges Take advantage of flexible scheduling and remote or on-site facilitation Customize a Queen’s IRC Certificate with corporate recognition OUR CUSTOM PLAN TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE INTO…
…to support their story.” Brenda Grape, an HR Business Partner at AMI, recently attended the HR Metrics and Analytics program. “I was really thrilled with it. It definitely went above…
…“integrated planning and budgeting” using the 4D process facilitated by Brenda Barker Scott. Together, we determined the three criteria necessary for us to be successful in integrated planning and budgeting:…
…Queen’s IRC director Carol Beatty, Sharon Parker, Gary Furlong, Francoise Morissette, and Brenda Barker Scott. The goal of the HR Business Partner Certificate program is to enhance the capacity of…