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Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series
Join Dr. David Jamieson for an essential conversation on the future of change leadership
In today’s rapidly evolving work world, even the most well-meaning change efforts can go off track—causing ripple effects in leadership effectiveness, employee retention, and organizational agility. Many professionals are moving fast, but missing the foundational elements needed to drive meaningful and lasting change.
Join us for an eye-opening session that unpacks the Core Essence of successful change interventions. We’ll explore how to avoid common missteps and instead build strong, adaptive organizations by anchoring in foundational principles.
You’ll learn how to:
- Strengthen your organization’s change capability
- Boost engagement and retention through better intervention design
- Use data-driven decision making to lead change with clarity and confidence
Whether you’re shaping your career or leading teams through uncertainty, this session will equip you with timeless tools for thriving in constant change.
Benedictine University is proud to host Dr. David Jamieson for the Fall 2025 Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series, on campus, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, during Homecoming Weekend. Dr. Jamieson is a long-time friend of the University and our PhD in OD program.
Alumni and students—don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect, grow, and future-proof your impact.
Event Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
All activities taking place in the Goodwin Hall of Business, Sorensen Hall of Leaders, Fourth Floor, Room 411
Schedule of events:
8:30 a.m. | Check In & Coffee
9 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. | Keynote Led by Dr. David Jamieson
10:30 a.m. | Networking Social
About Dr. Jamieson
Dr. David Jamieson is a nationally recognized thought leader in Organization Development (OD) and Change, with over six decades of experience guiding strategy, organizational design, cultural transformation, and leadership development.
As President of Jamieson Consulting Group, Inc. and Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas, he brings unmatched expertise and insight into what makes organizations thrive.
A prolific author and respected voice in the field, Dr. Jamieson has co-authored nine influential books and contributed 17 chapters to leading handbooks. His pioneering work on “Use of Self” as a core OD competency has helped shape the next generation of change leaders.
He currently serves as Editor of OD Review, Associate Editor for the Journal of Management Inquiry, and on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science. His career has been profiled in the Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers—a testament to his impact and influence.
Dr. Jamieson is a past President of the Association for Talent Development (formerly ASTD), past president of NTL Institute, and has chaired key leadership committees within the Academy of Management. His achievements have earned him numerous prestigious honors, including:
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Organization Development Network
- Distinguished Scholar-Practitioner Career Achievement Award, Academy of Management
- Distinguished OD Educator Award, OD & Change Division of the Academy of Management
- Sharing OD Knowledge Award, ODN
He earned his PhD in Management from UCLA, with a focus on Organization Design and Development, and holds a BS in Business Administration from Drexel University with a minor in Behavioral Science.
