Transformation Horizon

How can you increase accessibility to training opportunities and make learning fun again?  In this episode, we interview Peter Kalmar of the Flo Foundation about Street Training Festivals . The idea is simple: go outside in nature and offer fun, interactive, and experiential training to people for free in their local community. We chat about the wide range of topics people want to learn about (e.g...

How do you bring together a global network of stakeholders in electronics production to make an impact on worker safety?  In this episode, we interview Russ Gaskin of CoCreative Consulting about the Clean Electronics Production Network , an initiative that unites diverse stakeholders to understand, address, and eliminate workers' exposure to toxic chemicals in the electronics supply chain. We talk...

How is one Virginia University creating new pathways of access to a four-year degree?  In this episode, we interview Sally Lorentson , Assistant Vice President for University Life at George Mason University. We learn about the ADVANCE program – an innovative partnership between Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University aimed at creating a streamlined and student centered tran...

How did one city in Washington state take a proactive approach against gentrification? In this podcast, we interview Malia Josephine about her work with the City of Vancouver, Washington to develop an anti-displacement plan to protect the city's most vulnerable populations. We talk about the two sided coin of city development, community engagement focused on dialogue, and the power of facilitation...

Transformation Horizon is a podcast about using Organization Development (OD) to positively impact society. But what does that really mean? In this introductory episode, we share our friendship origin story, discuss what excites us about (OD), and set the stage for what's to come.  Special thanks to the International Organization Development Association for sponsoring this show. Melissa Graetz (MA...