Speakers Bureau

The idea of a Speakers Bureau came up a meeting of our Jobs Group and was approved by the Coordinating Committee. A plan of operation, a group charter, and benchmarking standards were been adopted as a result of ongoing work meetings.

Under that plan, the Speakers Bureau would represent the Learning Group and the cause of organizational development to business and professional groups and possibly in other venues. The bureau would maintain a portfolio of speaker members who have subject matter expertise in OD topics. It would also develop a peer assessment and counseling group, which will preview presentations and provide guidance to speakers. In addition, the bureau would have a marketing component that will find speaking engagements and publicize this special interest group.

Guidelines for speakers were subsequently adopted, portfolio enrollments were made, and an assessment apparatus was developed. Unfortunately, however, those involved in founding of the bureau were not able to maintain the effort. We are thus seeking a new leader and new volunteers who can launch and sustain this SIG. If you are interested in the Speakers Bureau, write to  speakers@learninggroup.org.