Even though I didn't make a big splashy announcement when I completed my doctorate degree, it did not escape the notice of the Information Technology Services at the University of Saint Thomas. I have received several reminders that soon my university account will be deactivated and that I will no longer have access to university … Continue reading Pushed Out of the Nest
Category: Personal Journal
It’s Time to Share
Even though the concept is not fully developed, I feel like it’s time to share some thoughts about my book project. The idea for writing a book started with a feeling I had after completing my doctoral dissertation. I felt like most of what I was reading in textbooks and articles about organization development seemed … Continue reading It’s Time to Share
Why Anita Hill Matters To Me
Anita Hill, June 2019 In June I was a delegate to the New York Times' New Rules Summit that was held in Brooklyn, New York. This is an annual one-day event that brings together dozens of the most powerful and successful leaders across business, politics and culture to explore challenges faced by women in the … Continue reading Why Anita Hill Matters To Me
Giving Myself Permission
I could never have connected the dots from where I started to where I am today." Sheryl Sandberg, in Lean In These words of reflection by Sheryl Sandberg really speak to me. I have talked about my own career in similar terms due to the unconventional path I've taken and the diverse experiences I've had. … Continue reading Giving Myself Permission
Why would you want to think like a jazz musician?
Lisa’s hands at the piano When I began my doctoral studies I was surprised to discover how many influential organization scholars were also jazz musicians, and there are articles in prominent academic journals and even entire books about jazz as a metaphor for leading and organizing. I find this connection between jazz and organization scholarship … Continue reading Why would you want to think like a jazz musician?
So, How Does This Get Implemented?
This is the question that a member of my dissertation committee asked at the end of my dissertation defense after I had laid out a pretty lengthy argument for new ways of thinking about the field of organization development. I wasn't quite sure how to respond to the question. On one hand, the question might … Continue reading So, How Does This Get Implemented?
Do we really “learn” from experience?
With the doctorate degree behind me, the year 2019 begins with a concerted effort to explore the new opportunities that lie ahead for me. So, recently I have been reaching out to my professional network to talk about the landscape of today’s professional world and where I might fit in. In preparation for this, I’ve … Continue reading Do we really “learn” from experience?
The Doctorate is Completed!
In September I successfully defended my doctoral dissertation – the final step to earning a Doctorate degree in Organization Development from the University of St. Thomas here in Minnesota. “We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.”
Hello, I'm Lisa Meyer 