WFED/OD&C PDN Conference 2025 (Online Sessions)
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WFED/OD&C PDN Conference 2025 (Online Sessions)

WFED/OD&C PDN Conference 2025 - Navigating the Nexus: Exploring the Dynamic Interplay Between Social Change and Artificial Intelligence

By PSU WFED/OD&C Professional Development Network

Date and time

Friday, March 21 · 5:45am - 1:20pm PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Halimah Hathah

Dr. Hyung Joon Yoon

James Byrns

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Using OD Methods to Facilitate Social Change in an Age of Artificial Intellige

Dr. William J. Rothwell

In a world where technological advances—especially artificial intelligence (AI)—are accelerating at an unprecedented pace, the challenge for organizations and communities is not simply about keeping ...

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Future of Work and the Workforce Explained by Explainable Artificial Intel

Dr. Yu-Ling (Abby) Chang

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) significantly contributes to the uncertainty of the future of work, this research uniquely leverages Explainable AI (XAI) to explain the future of work and the work...

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Smart Learning: How AI is Redefining Work-Related Learning and Development

Dr. Carolin Grassman

Explore research on the impact of AI in work-related learning and development. This presentation provides an analysis of how AI can help create personalized learning environments to improve learning ...

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Human-Centered Human-AI Interaction in the Workplace

Dr. Sehoon Kim

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming HRD by enhancing efficiency and precision across various tasks. Key areas include ethical design, integrating human intelligence for control, and optimizi...

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Bringing Sociology (Back) In to Organizational Change Thinking and Doing

Todd L. Matthews

Sociology has significant potential to enhance thinking and practice around organizational change, yet the field is generally ignored in organizational change work. I seek to remedy that by highlight...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Quiet Leadership: Valuing Different Ways of Leading and Creating Innovation

Tojo Thatchenkerry

Tojo Thatchenkery will show that the time has come to value quiet leadership again. Most of our understanding of leadership comes from research and theories developed in the United States. The assump...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

AI Research in Human Resource Development

Dr. Sunyoung Park

The purpose of this virtual presentation is to review and summarize the current AI research in human resource development (HRD) and suggest future research agenda in this area.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Social Change with Technology: Let’s Get Projects Started

Dr. Joanne Preston

There will be a presentation of past social change work, a discussion of how technology could help, and a brief interaction about why people should get involved in social change. The last hour will i...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Building Coaching Capabilities: People Leaders as Coaches

John Bennett

People leaders support team members in their development, performance, and transitions. In this interactive session, we will explore the role of managers in coaching others, address some of the chall...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

OD Essence to Carry Forward Into Our Future

Dr. David Jamieson

After decades of difficulties understanding OD, we need to clarify what is the core of OD and what is necessary for us to be doing OD. And with all the new challenges, present now and coming in the f...

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Closing Remarks

Halimah Hathah

James Byrns

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 35 minutes

The online component of our conference comprises a comprehensive representation of global industry leaders who have extensive research and practitioner-related experience in social change and the impact of technology on today’s organizations. In addition to two keynote speakers, the audience will have a wide array of options for presentations and activities, such as project-based workshops.

Penn State has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 6.5 points.

Frequently asked questions

Is this event eligible for ATD credits?

Yes, Penn State has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the CPTD and APTD credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 6.5 points.

Is this event eligible for SHRM credits?

Yes, Penn State is recognized byb SHRM to offer PDCs for SHRM-CP/SCP recertification. To obtain recertification credits, you must attend the entire day’s program. Partial attendance does not qualify for credit.

How would you keep track of attendance?

Zoom attendance reports will provide the supports required to keep track of your participation in this conference sessions. When you log into the sessions you chose, please add your complete info, including your names and email address.

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PSU WFED/OD&C Professional Development Network

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