Frequently Asked Questions

What are the member benefits?

Members receive free admission to program meetings (held monthly), free admission to bonus programs and discounts on special programs. As a member of a local affiliate, members are eligible for a ten dollar discount on dues for the national Organizational Development Network. In addition, they may participate in any of our special interest groups and in the operation of our organization. Participation in Learning Group activities pays benefits via skills development and networking. For more information, click here.

I live a long way from Boston, so I can't attend meetings. Is there some way I can become involved in the organization?

We intend to improve options for virtual participation. Currently, our special interest groups use e-groups that allow involvement at a distance.

What is the dress at meetings?

The dress tends to be on the casual side for a business meeting. You’ll feel comfortable dressed either casually, business casual, or in a suit.

Is the Learning Group affiliated with any other organization?

The Learning Group is affiliated with the national Organizational Development Network. We also work jointly with other local organizations for special purposes.

I work in training. Would I find the OD Learning Group of value?

Quite likely. People who are in a number of related fields such as training, human resources, industrial psychology, psychology, and so on, find the organization development of relevance and the people they meet at ODLG meetings to provide useful connections.

What is the purpose of the OD Learning Group?

The Learning Group strives to create a safe and supportive environment where members can learn and discuss topics in Organizational Development.

We hope to meet the personal and professional needs of our members by providing a forum for exchanging ideas, developing OD skills, testing current skills, sharing collective experiences, and networking. See the OD Learning Group Mission Statement.

What kind of meetings does the OD Learning Group put on?

We present regular program meetings each month that serve to present new ideas in the field of OD via experiential learning. These meetings are generally conducted by teams of Learning Group members. The atmosphere is friendly, warm, open, fun and informal. Everybody is there to learn while having a good time.

From time to time, we offer bonus programs. These may be more experimental or in the presentation vein. Additionally, we sometimes co-sponsor meetings with organizations in related fields.

Each of our special interest groups holds meetings from time to time. Moreover, our operational teams may hold meetings open to the membership.

Who runs the OD Learning Group?

The Learning Group is a self-managing organization. Various functional teams are responsible for different areas, and are connected by a Coordinating Committee.

I have a complaint relating to the Learning Group. How do I report it?

You can contact the Coordinating Committee. We're always interested in getting more feedback about how we can make our organization better.

I have an idea for a Learning Group program? How can I submit it?

Write to programs@learninggroup.org. You might also want to give us feedback on pending program proposals.