Organizational Development, Equity, and Health

As leaders of change, transformation and personal development, it is only fitting that a significant portion of our programming is focused around self-awareness and behaviour. We know that personality and preferences do not define character or behaviour, but they do impact actions, mind sets, and how people view the world. One tool that OLE uses to enhance individual and team awareness and to support inclusive team processes and communication is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The indicator was developed by Katharine Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, and based on theory originally proposed by Carl Jung. This Type Indicator tool relies on a series of questions designed to provide insight into individual personality preferences by categorizing and theming people’s choices into four areas of behaviour: E/I = Focus and direction of attention and energy, (where one prefers to focus to re-energize – from outside their person, or from within),  S/N = Ways people u

On December 7, 2012 , OLE hosted the inaugural Pathways Gala.    The celebration of learning took place in our training room in University Terrace, which was decked out with luminaria-style Pathways bags and lanterns.     We invited close to 60 people who completed at least one Pathways course in three or more Paths, either online or at a face-to-face workshop.   The event included some yummy appetizers, a Pathways-inspired activity to encourage mingling, and a short recognition ceremony.    We were thrilled to present Certificates of Recognition to the following people who have completed courses: One of the attendees has not only completed all of the content, but has submitted her assessment guides for all six Paths!      We presented Sherron Becker with an HBC blanket and Pathways “patches” for each competency.    Sherron Becker and Cara Jones Finally, we introduced our Trail Guides program, for Pathways graduates who want to give back and con