OD Forum 'a chance to learn how to make innovation stick' A unique Forum is being held in Wellington for public and private sector leaders to learn how to create the work environment where long lasting and successful innovation can flourish. The Organisational Development Forum, run by Thought Partners, is being held at the Rydges Hotel, Wellington on 8 November. The theme is how to embed innovation successfully and sustainably in complex organisations. The Managing Director of Thought Partners Meredith Osmond says research shows that the skill level of strategic human resources and organisational development practice is low. This raises the question of who leads and designs the change that's required as organisations shift from hierarchical, command and control styles of operating to one that is agile, matrixed and flexible. And how are employees and their organisations being prepared for this type of change? Meredith says there is ample evidence that private and public sector leaders are tightening their professional development budgets at a time when they should be investing in their workforce so they can effectively respond and adapt to change in the workplace. She says there is increasing pressure on public and private sector businesses to transform, to innovate and to save money. "They need to focus on how to innovate in their organisations but lack a deep understanding of what it takes and how to manage the change process," Meredith says. For the past five years Thought Partners has been running this one-of-a-kind forum for leaders, organisational