This spring and summer IOA will be offeringa new series of virtual workshops, forums, and learning sessions to keep the ombuds community connected and to help us learn and grow in ways relevant to this moment.
Offerings will include Sector Meetings, Topic Presentations (short learning opportunities designed to complement IOA's Live Webinar series), as well as Additional Programming/Community Gatherings to learn from each other. The expanded body of events is being developed by the new Community Connections Task Force, comprised of members from IOA’s Professional Development Committee, Conference Committee, the IOA Board, IOA staff, and the Executive Director.
Community Gatherings such as Pecha Kucha, Chat with Chucks, and more (Members Only)
How Can You Participate?
IOA Members These virtual offerings will be offered free to IOA members with an option to make a monetary contribution to support IOA in providing these programs. Due to the cancelation of the conference, IOA lost a substantial amount of revenue, and we appreciate any support you are able to provide. When you register for Topic Presentations, you decide and pay what you can afford by way of supporting your association. You may also make a voluntary contribution below:
Free for IOA members and $50 per session for non-members.
If you have already registered for a topic presentation and would like to register for additional topic presentation(s), please email the IOA Office as the registration form will not allow additional submissions at this time.
Ombudship as Leadership Mary Bliss Conger 57 Attendees Register Now
Tuesday, 26 May 11:00 AM PT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT CO-OP® PDH: 1 PDH Approved
The Meeting Facilitation Game: Can tactile objects change the dynamic of a difficult conversation or meeting—even online? Don Greenstein 32 Attendees Register Now
Thursday, 30 July 8:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT CO-OP® PDH: 1 PDH Approved
Dancing in a Global Pandemic Lauren Marx, Carolyn Esposito, and William (Bill) Maurer Register Now
Tuesday, 18 August 9:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM GMT CO-OP® PDH: 1 PDH Approved