University of Toronto

[SFBC510]            Solution Focused Organizational Development

In organizational settings, the solution-focused approach has often proven its usefulness both in individual coaching and in organizational development. This module explores positive and realistic interventions at the same time. Participants learn how to acknowledge problems without focusing too long on them, help make desired results explicit, help find out what works to make progress in the direction of those results, and invite teams to do more of what works. Small and large scale interventions are explored. Change Management, Strategic Planning, and Training are but a few of the topics discussed. Participants learn how to focus on and make use of solutions that are already in place while learning exciting new approaches to working with teams at different organizational levels.

Date                      December 2 & 3, 2011
Time                      9 - 4pm

Brenda Zalter-Minden, M.S.W., R.S.W

Brenda is a Learning and Organizational Effectiveness consultant responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for The Credit Valley Hospital using a solution focused reflective practice approach. Brenda has worked at Credit Valley Hospital for over 22 years in different capacities, as well as a variety of areas in the hospital as a social work manager before working for human resources. Brenda also trains other staff at different facilities about organizational development. Her areas of specialization are: team building, conflict management, and compassion fatigue, to name a few. Brenda also teaches post-graduate students for Toronto Advanced Professional Education (T.A.P.E), and Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work's Continuing Education department. She teaches solution focused interventions, a strength based, and empowering model. Brenda also has a small private practice where she offers organizational development consultation.