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Upcoming events

    • 22 Aug 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • In-Person; San Rafael--location provided to registrants.
    • 11
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    Bay Area ODN invites you to meet in person for
    our first Member-hosted peer consult gathering.

    The Facilitators’ Exchange is an informal gathering of facilitators who want to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and strengthen their facilitation practice in a supportive and collaborative environment.

    Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or newer to the profession, you'll leave with fresh techniques, new perspectives, and connections with colleagues who share your passion for creating meaningful group experiences.

    SPACE IS LIMITED

    Purpose

    The purpose of the Facilitators’ Exchange is simple:

    • Share facilitation models, methods and tools that have worked well for you. 

    • Learn new approaches from fellow facilitators. 

    • Receive thoughtful input on challenges or opportunities you're facing in your own work. 

    • Build a stronger community of practice among facilitators. 

    Format

    Each participant will have the opportunity to choose one of two options:

    A. Share a Facilitation Tool or Technique
    Present a process, exercise, framework, or activity that you have found especially valuable and would like to pass along to others.

    B. Seek Group Support
    Bring a facilitation challenge, design question, client situation, or other professional issue and tap into the collective wisdom of the group.

    At the beginning of the session, we'll determine the available time based on the number of participants. Depending on attendance, each person can expect approximately 10–30 minutes to share or receive support.

    Ideas for Topics, Guidelines, and What to Bring

    We've got you covered! View/download the list here.

    About the Host: Bruce Honig

    With over 35 years in the field of Training, Facilitation and Organization Development, Bruce focuses his practice on the development of organizational creativity and team collaboration.

    Bruce has a B.A. in Educational Philosophy and a M.A. in Educational Psychology and Curriculum Design. He did research in the area of creative behavior and design at Farwest Laboratories for Educational Research and Development.

    Event Details

    This event is limited to 15 to optimize conversation and use of the physical space. Bruce is opening his home to host this gathering.

    A Wait List is enabled if we reach capacity.

    Bay Area ODN Members may cancel their attendance up to 2 days prior to the event.

    Registrants will receive the venue address and contact details upon registration confirmation.

    As with all Bay Area ODN events--by registering--you understand and agree that your attendance includes the potential for photography or recording.

    • 4 Sep 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - link provided with registration
    Register

    What if effectiveness and kindness could actually reinforce one another?

    Imagine a workplace where productivity does not compromise our humanity. Where shared power enables healthy conflict and enhances creative tension.

    In this interactive session, we will explore Sociocracy, a consent‑based peer governance system based on three pillars that define a different way of working together:

    • distributed authority
    • consent‑based decision‑making
    • embedded feedback loops

    Participants will leave with a sense of possibility and a list of practical resources to support continued learning and experimentation beyond the session.

    Maheen Shafiabady, MSOD, helps human-centered leaders interested in a new way of working to harness the capacity and power of individuals for innovation and collaboration through distributed decision-making systems. An organization development practitioner, she sees sociocracy as a clear method for building compassionate and productive teams.

    Sociocracy found Maheen when she consulted for a CEO who wished to embed it across the organization. She is now a Certified Practitioner, soon-to-be-Certified Facilitator, and is currently increasing her comprehension and application in Sociocracy for All’s Academy Level 2.

    Maheen holds an MS, Organization Development from the Univ. of San Francisco; BS, Communication & Education–Univ. of Illinois; and currently serves as President for the Bay Area Organization Development Network.

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    Bay Area ODN is proud to offer you access to this event through a partnership with the Ohio Organization Development Network.

    Registrants will receive access to the event directly from Ohio ODN.

Past events

14 Jul 2026 Values in Action: Personal Clarity for Greater Impact in Consulting and Leadership w/ Cynthia Scott
26 Jun 2026 Peer Consult Gathering - June
13 Jun 2026 (Almost) Summer Social in Novato
29 May 2026 Peer Consult Gathering - May
24 Apr 2026 Peer Consult Gathering - April
14 Mar 2026 Spring Social in San Francisco!
27 Feb 2026 Peer Consult Gathering - February
22 Jan 2026 January 2026 Peer Consult Gathering
12 Dec 2025 December Peer Consult Gathering
13 Nov 2025 November Peer Consult Gathering
25 Oct 2025 People First: A Synergy Lab
24 Oct 2025 October Peer Consult Gathering
25 Sep 2025 September Peer Consult Gathering
22 Aug 2025 Learn new ways of working with Bay Area ODN, and Get Involved! (Workshop Option 2)
19 Aug 2025 Learn new ways of working with Bay Area ODN, and Get Involved! (Workshop Option 1)
15 Jul 2025 Conversational Tactics: Convert Curiosity into Contract with Jerry Talley
28 Jun 2025 Summer Social in the South Bay!
20 May 2025 “So, What Do You Do?”: Crafting a Clear and Compelling Personal Pitch with Katya Davydova
15 May 2025 May Peer Consult Gathering
24 Apr 2025 Justice, Love, and Organizational Healing w/ Ora Grodsky
17 Apr 2025 Peer Consult Gathering
28 Mar 2025 Peer Consult Gathering
18 Mar 2025 Build Your 90-Day Action Plan w/ Dr. Byron Johns
28 Feb 2025 Peer Consult Gathering
22 Feb 2025 Cultivating Connections: An OD Book Bash
21 Jan 2025 AI for Wellness: Reduce Burnout and Boost Engagement
19 Nov 2024 Community of Practice - Continue the Conversation
23 Oct 2024 Bay Area ODN-USF Community of Practice
17 Sep 2024 Expert Panel: What's the State of OD?
20 Aug 2024 Creating a Culture of Belonging w/ Chris Bent
13 Jul 2024 July Social in the South Bay
27 Apr 2024 Immersive Technology Learning Expo 2024
19 Mar 2024 Jay Van Buren - Storytelling & Learning with AR Simulations
10 Feb 2024 February Social-Sip, Socialize, & Strategize
16 Jan 2024 Jerry Talley, PhD, OD -- A Workshop on the Business of Consulting
17 Oct 2023 Lewinian Social Science & Racism by Gilmore Crosby
19 Sep 2023 Empathy in Organizational People Programs by Nicole Ennen, MS I/O
15 Aug 2023 Cultivating EQ for Resilience with Estie Briggs
22 Jul 2023 Quarterly Social Networking Meeting (In-Person event)
18 May 2023 Coaching with the Enneagram with Dr. Karl Hebenstreit
23 Apr 2023 Quarterly Social | The Current Nature of Change Management
16 Mar 2023 Change Theories 101 with Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee
16 Feb 2023 DEI Practice at Pride Industries with Dr. Adrienne Lawson
19 Jan 2023 MONTHLY ALL HANDS MEMBERSHIP MEETING & PRESENTATION
5 Nov 2022 Bay Area ODN Social (In-Person event)
20 Oct 2022 All Hands & 10 Minute U | Change Model Demonstration
19 May 2022 Monthly Connect & 10 Minute U | A Systems Approach to Conflict
21 Apr 2022 Monthly Connect & 10 Minute U | Creating Better Employee Experiences
13 Apr 2022 OD Book Club | The Culture Code
24 Mar 2022 Town Hall Forum | How Can OD Bring Value to Changing Workplace?
17 Feb 2022 Monthly Connect & 10 Minute U | Comprehensive Listening Strategies
20 Jan 2022 Monthly Connect & 10 Minute U | Team Resilence
11 Jan 2022 OD Book Club | Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
16 Dec 2021 Holiday Celebration & Award Party!
18 Nov 2021 Monthly Connect & 10 Minute U | Mindfulness in the Moment
21 Oct 2021 Monthly Connect & Panel | Healthy Organizations & the Bully-Free Workplace
23 Sep 2021 Town Hall Forum on the State of Work
19 Aug 2021 Monthly Connect & Panel | Allyship: Advocacy and Support at Work
15 Jul 2021 Monthly Connect & 10 Minute U | “Change: How to Make Things Happen.”
17 Jun 2021 General Meeting
20 May 2021 Organizational Assessment in the Time of Covid-19 and Stay-at-Home Work
15 Apr 2021 General Membership Meeting
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