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Consultation
Events
with Charitable Organizations
Half-day sessions are conducted with charitable organizations of the Ottawa
community:
1. to provide a valuable service, which might not otherwise be afforded, and
2. to demonstrate the use of the
Organizations Alive!™
Model for:
a. understanding organizational dynamics,
b. diagnosing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and
c. planning for change and growth.
The
non-profit organizations that are chosen to participate, have a mandate to serve
those who need assistance in meeting basic needs, such as food, clothing,
shelter, safety, and medical. These organizations usually have a staff of less
than 100 people.
The sessions follow a simple and informal
process with Jan Yuill, as facilitator. There is a maximum of 20 practitioners (consultants, facilitators, trainers,
managers, and coaches) who attend:
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to increase their understanding of the Organizations Alive! Model
and how it can be used,
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to learn about, and contribute their expertise to, a community service
organization, and
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to strengthen the local organization change and development network.
Please contact us if you have suggestions for future sessions.
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Previous Sessions
with Mengis Tsegaye (Executive Director),
Michele Wright, and Marina Savchenko
Date:
February 15, 2008 (8:00 - 12:00)
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Attendance: 8 NOA! Practitioners and 6 guests
We used the Organizations Alive! Model to
listen to LASI World Skills, check our understanding, and then to discuss and
explore opportunities. Some of the feedback received included:
“I already mentioned that I really like
these non-profit focused events. They feel like (and are) making a contribution
at the same time as learning a great deal. What more could one want?”
“Once again the model sheds light on the whole picture in such a clear
and useable way. Thanks!”
“Extremely enlightening to experience the model with a real
organization! Thanks!”
“Thank you so much for having us today! This was truly amazing. You
have taken it to the next level and so much work was involved in organizing this
event. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“Great to re-connect and connect with the great people in the
community and LASI. Great opportunity to see the model in action. I’d like to
talk with you about doing something with this model (potentially) for a team
retreat.”
“Very interesting. I’m intrigued and want to register for the workshop
in April. Thank you so much for including me. I enjoyed the conversation, the
insights, the process – it was a very good investment of my time.”
“This session was a great opportunity to learn more about the
Organizations Alive! Model and how it is applied. It seems that the
possibilities are endless.”
“Excellent event, Jan!! Demonstrates once again the value and
practical applicability of the model.
“I am always moved (amazed) at the complexity of organizations after a
session with you.”
“... what is clear with the model is that the structure, methods, and
policies affect how work gets done … . So to focus only on the people is not
useful for a sustainable change. Your model is a simple way of demonstrating
that to the client.”
“I really enjoyed the 1-hour get-together prior to the session to
connect with others.”
“This was a wonderful
opportunity to get to know LASI World Skills and the good they do
in this world. Thank you.”
“Thank you again for a great learning experience!”
“Your
authentic generosity, Jan, came through clearly – in your bringing
this event into being and in your holding of gracious respectful
space with heart and competency.”
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Ottawa-Carleton Child Care Association (OCCA)
- May 28, 2007
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Linda Vanderlee of
Rendezvous Rupert, Kathee Nash, and Jan Yuill
met with members of the OCCA to begin planning for a strategic planning event
with members in mid-June. The
Organizations Alive!™
Model
was used to clarify the primary objectives of the June event.
with Peter Tilley, Executive Director
Date:
June 23, 2006 (9:00 - 12:00)
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Attendance: 12
Eleven consultants (two missing from the photo) had the privilege of working
with Peter Tilley for the morning of June 23rd. Many of us were surprised by the
extent of the work of The Ottawa Food Bank. It was a rich, informative, and
highly participative session.
"The model quickly gives a
'picture of an organization.'"
"I am leaving with an increased awareness of The Ottawa Food Bank and what it
does."
"Informative and energizing."
"The session gave a good overview of social issues and the role of this agency."
"Totally awesome!"
February 5, 2007 Update: "Our brief session had a definite impact on this
organization. We decided to put several of the more detailed projects on hold -
the ones that ... were somewhat outside of our mandate – and
focus on our more pressing needs. As such, we are having a somewhat successful
start to this year in terms of foodraising and fundraising." - Peter Tilley
with Trudy Sutton, Executive Director
Date:
May 11, 2006 (1:00 - 4:00)
Attendance: 12
On May 11th, twelve of us
spent the afternoon focusing our attention and energy on Housing Help, which
helps people in the Ottawa area to find and keep a home. Thank you, Trudy, for
your courage to go first, for your candid description of the organization, and
for your flexibility in the process.
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