Dates announced for 2012 OD Salons

Laura Freebairn-Smith, MBA, PhD, Principal of ODDA

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend our OD Salons. These small-group luncheons always inspire lively discussion among the participants. Contact Itanza at iwooden@odda123.com or (203) 288-6688 to reserve your seat.

2012 OD Salon Series


March 23 - "How long should employees stay?" hosted by Laura Freebairn-Smith


May 18 - "Coaching" hosted by Anthony Panos, Principal of Performance Training, Inc., (final topic TBD)

Anthony Panos, MBA, Principal of PTI

October 19 - "Does measurement matter?" hosted by Laura Freebairn-Smith


December 7 - hosted by Laura Freebairn-Smith, topic TBD

Follow our Upcoming Events Schedule to stay up-to-date as new events are added, and join our mailing list to receive notice of additional sessions.

Cancelled: January 10 & 11 Abundance Leadership Two-Day Fundamentals program

Our January session of the Abundance Leadership Two-Day Fundamentals program has been cancelled. It is available as a customized in-house program, and a public program may be offered again in the New Haven area in 2012. If you are interested in attending, contact Itanza at iwooden@odda123.com or (203) 288-6688.


Our Four-Day Immersion program at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont, offers a more intensive learning experience. At the program, participants will receive a 24-page custom report based on 360-degree feedback from subordinates, peers and bosses. They will experience a variety of integrated learning activities while enjoying the beautiful alpine environment of Sugarbush Resort. At the conclusion of the program, leaders will have the skills required to implement the new action plan they created. Call or visit our website for more details about the Four-Day Immersion program.

5 seats left: Join us for an informal complimentary lunch at Mory's as we talk about how physical space impacts our work lives. Friday, Dec 6th; 12-1:30

We've got 5 seats left at our final OD "Salon" of the year on Friday, December 6th. Come join the collegial discussion over a complimentary lunch at Mory's in New Haven.

How does physical space impact our work lives?

• What characteristics of our office environment promote teamwork? Foster innovation? Reduce conflict?
• Most of us have a visceral response to physical work spaces: the furniture, color, spatial flow, and architecture/design of workplaces. We feel the difference between a "beautiful" space and one that feels confining, stale, or otherwise not conducive to workflow and our group productivity.
• Can physical space really have this much impact on us?

Lunch is provided, compliments of ODDA, and your RSVP is required. Contact Itanza at (203) 288-6688 or email iwooden@odda123.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We've added a second webinar - Tuesday, December 6th

In this complimentary one-hour informational session we will explore our powerful Abundance Leadership model that reveals how specific attitudes and behaviors impact your bottom line. The Abundance Leadership model will help you understand why simple to complex behaviors -- from physical visibility to integrating the past into strategic plans -- matter to your staff and your end results. 

• Explore how the model can help the leaders in your organization. 
• Understand the key features of our 2-day and 4-day programs. 
• Learn about the feedback method used to collect information. 

Click here to register for the Webinar


What others have said about Abundance Leadership:
"One of the better courses I've attended. I plan on trying to implement what I've learned starting tomorrow." 
"Compelling and knowledgeable -- good balance of practical and theoretical."