Best in the West 2011 was a great success. Thank you to all of our participants, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers!

Download visual notes of Michael Broom's networking talk on June 24th, taken by David Sibbet: Page 1 , Page 2 .

Download slides from Bev Scott's presentation on June 25th: Consulting from the Inside .

View photos:

BAodn BITW 2011 Photos

Thank You to our BitW 2011 Sponsors & Partners!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Register for Best in the West and Bring a Friend for FREE!

With only four days left until the 2011 Best in the West conference, we're offering a "2 for 1" deal for new registrants. Now through Thursday register for the conference and you can bring a friend for FREE! After registering send a follow up email to bitw@baodn.org with the name and contact information of your friend and we'll send your friend a code to register for FREE! You and your friend must register online by Thursday at midnight to receive this special offer.

Are you already registered and have a friend that would like to attend? Email us at bitw@baodn.org with the name of your friend who wants to attend the conference and we'll send them a registration code to register for free! This offer is only valid for people who are not already registered.

1)  MICHAEL BROOM, PhD and DAVID SIBBET OF GROVE CONSULTING WILL SPEAK AT NETWORKING EVENT ON FRI JUNE 24TH!

2)  DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS OF ASTD, IFVP, OR SBODN - CONTACT YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR MORE INFORMATION!

3)  SARA TICKLER HAS JOINED THE ACADEMIC PANEL!

4)  ALL STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT RATE AT BITW 2011: All students can now register at the student rate!  Students that are not members of BAodn can request the discount code at bitw@baodn.org and bring their student ID to the event.

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Bay Area Organization Development Network Presents:
Best in the West 2011 “The Many Interfaces of OD”

PreConference Networking Evening with Michael Broom, PhD & David Sibbet of Grove Consulting
Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1265 Battery Street San Francisco Embarcadero
June 24, 2011 at 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Best in the West 2011 Conference
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco CA  
June 25, 2011 8.30am – 4.30pm

Event Speakers

BAODN is proud to announce our event speakers Michael Broom, PhD, Bev Scott and our 'Interactive Academic Panel: Turning Theory into Practice': Richard Stackman, PhD, Sara Tickler, and Mary Fambrough.

About Best in the West 2011
This year Best in the West 2011 (BitW) focuses on ‘The Many Interfaces of OD’.  This theme focuses on the various ways we engage our clients as consultants, colleagues as internal practitioners, and in academia.  Each of these areas have very unique rules of engagement and outcome expectations yet all of these areas share theory, tools, and techniques for optimizing desired outcomes.  This year we have assembled a dynamic group of speakers who will provide practical tools and information for practitioners managing in today’s economic reality.

As your local OD networking organization we also invite you to come and experience the strong OD community here in the Bay Area at our pre-conference networking event and conference during the ample networking time we’ve allotted during the event.

Like OD, our environment is changing and we are committed to providing you leading edge information and practical tools to support your OD practice.

We look forward to seeing everyone at BitW 2011!
BitW 2011 Planning Team

The Benefits of BitW 2011

Who Should Attend?

• If you are interested or currently work in Organization Development.
• If you work in the related fields of Human Resources and Training & Development.
• If you are a Student or recent graduate of an OD program.
• If you are responsible for an organization's transformation, leadership, growth or performance.

Here's what you'll come away with

Cutting-Edge Industry Information:

• Sessions are led by celebrated authors, effective practitioners, respected academics, and other thought leaders who offer the newest and best ideas for successfully meeting today's most difficult challenges.   
• Support your current practice and expand your competencies and enhance your performance.
• Learn practical skills and cutting edge practices you can put to immediate use.
• Opportunity to meet and talk with sponsors and exhibitors who support and serve the field.

• Connect with old friends and new colleagues.
• Build relationships with colleagues from other sectors.
• Expand your network.
• Immerse yourself in the global OD community.

Special Offer For Becoming a Member of BAodn!

We would like to announce a special BAodn membership discount offer. This offer will be available until the close of BitW registration. During this time, BAodn membership will be available for $100, a 25% discount. Keep in mind that becoming a member allows you to register for the BitW conference at a discounted rate as well.

NOTE: If you wish to become a member and also intend to attend BitW, be sure to complete your membership registration before registering for BitW.

Program*

8:30a   – 9:30a   Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:30a   – 9:45a   Welcome and Kick-Off
9:45a   – 11:00a Bev Scott
11:00a – 11:30a BAodn Awards & Recognitions
11:30a – 1:00p   Lunch and Visit sponsors tables
1:00p   – 2:15p   Interactive Academic Panel: Turning Theory into Practice
2:15p   – 2:45p   Break
2:45p   – 4:00p   Michael Broom, PhD
4:00p   – 4:30p   Reflection/Closing

*Times are subject to change.

Speaker Request for Proposal Information

If you have questions about Best in the West please e-mail bitw@baodn.org.

Early Bird Prices - Closes midnight May 31st - EXTENDED TO JUNE 10TH!

Pre-Registration Prices - Closes midnight Thursday June 23th

Walk-In Prices

*Students must be full-time.  Non-member students registering must send an email to bitw@baodn.org with a copy of your student ID to receive the student code for registration.

Note for people with mobility issues: Our event site is wheelchair accessible. Requests for provisions, services or equipment per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be sent to bitw@baodn.org at the latest 30 days prior to this event.

Cancellation requests for Best in the West must be made via e-mail to bitw@baodn.org, no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event. We subtract 10 percent of the registration fee to cover our processing costs. Please see the BAodn cancellation and refund policy for details.