Author Archives: Ron Milam

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About Ron Milam

Ron Milam, MSOD, is a seasoned network developer with a deep commitment to resilient, equitable and regenerative communities along the Pacific Coast. Since 2005, Ron has served 160 clients as an organization development practitioner.

Celebrating Seven Years of Consulting

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Ron Milam

In May of 2005, I launched my consulting practice. This month, I celebrate seven years consulting (having now served 76 organizations!). I launched my career in 1997 and its wild for me to think I now have 15 years of … Continue reading →

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Graduate School Here I Come!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Ron Milam

I’m thrilled to start Pepperdine’s Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) program this fall. “Designed for the experienced professional, the MSOD program prepares leaders in the art and science of managing strategic change.” The program’s flexibility allows me to … Continue reading →

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Trainings I offer

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ron Milam

I love leading trainings on a variety of topics. Having led over 130 trainings that have served over 2,500 people, I still look for ways to make my trainings more fun and engaging (photo is from a training I led … Continue reading →

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Certified Professional Facilitator

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Ron Milam

A year ago in 2011, I became a “Certified Professional Facilitator” by the International Association of Facilitators. IAF’s mission is to “promote, support and advance the art and practice of professional facilitation” and their “professional facilitator designation offers clients an … Continue reading →

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Leadership Development

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ron Milam

The foundation of my work comes from the five years I served as founding Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. There’s one major theme that has emerged from both my work at the LACBC and my consulting … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Retreats that Work

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Ron Milam

I love facilitating retreats. I also enjoy building my own capacity to effectively facilitate retreats. I’m about halfway through reading a comprehensive book on facilitating retreats: Retreats That Work: Everything You Need to Know About Planning and Leading Great Offsites, … Continue reading →

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