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Presentation Topics and Synopsis. The August PSCP webinar will have two sessions for a total of one hour. 

• Practical Innovation in Government. In the first session we are welcoming a scholar and bestselling author to discuss his latest book, Practical Innovation in Government (co-authored by Alan Robinson).  He will focus his discussion around his research findings surrounding change and change management in the public sector. 
• Case Study in Implementing Change. The second session will be a mini-case study on implementing a change in CDOT’s New Employee Orientation presented by Kourtnei Osborn, who led the effort. 

Purpose/Goals.  The purpose of this webinar is to provide resources, knowledge and examples of real-world change management work as well as provide a community for change management professionals to network and grow. 

About The Speakers:

• Dean M. Schroeder is a scholar, best-selling author, and consultant recognized for his work helping organizations change to improve their performance. His latest book (July 2022), Practical Innovation in Government, (co-authored with Alan Robinson) is based on an extensive six-year study of innovation and continuous improvement in 77 public sector organizations in 5 different countries. His previous book, The Idea-Driven Organization, was selected as the featured book on leadership by the Washington Post and was recognized as the best book on Leadership for 2014 by USA Book News. He is a Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University in Indiana.
• Kourtnei Osborn is a Colorado Native, born and raised in La Junta. Through hard work and long hours, she was able to graduate High School and receive her Associates of Science from Otero Junior College in the same month. She then decided to stay in-state and attend the University of Colorado Boulder to cultivate her passions. In May of 2021, she officially graduated with an Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Public Health and Well-Being, as well as a double minor in Environmental Planning and Geography. Before joining the CDOT Intern team, Kourtnei completed an Internship with the Non-Profit CU Affiliate CEDAR (Community Engagement, Design, and Research Center), designing rain gardens for Denver clients using a combination of software and watercolor painting techniques. After completing her Process Improvement Internship, she hopes to continue working within the Transportation or Public Health and Environment Departments and earn a master’s degree. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with family, and eating spicy food. Kourtnei is very excited and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of CDOT.