Institute for Applied Behavioral & Organizational Sciences (IABOS) Official Launch and Symposium
Advancing Organizations through Science and Evidence-Based Practice
Sacred Heart University - West Campus, Guest House
3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825
April 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart University is proud to launch the Institute for Applied Behavioral & Organizational Sciences (IABOS), a multidisciplinary hub that advances research, education and thought leadership in organizational development, organizational psychology, leadership, organizational social psychology and related fields. The Institute also supports the University’s Ph.D. in ODCE and MS in Organizational Development & Psychology programs.
The IABOS Official Launch and Symposium introduces the institute, showcases its programs and highlights ongoing and planned research initiatives. This professional development event provides critical thought leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration and networking opportunities for students, faculty, business leaders and OD practitioners alike.
Keynote Speaker | Christopher G. Worley, Ph.D.
Christopher G. Worley, Ph.D., is a leading expert in organization design, development and change, known for bridging academic research with practical solutions. He is a senior affiliate research scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations, USC Marshall School of Business and holds faculty positions at Pepperdine University and the Rennes School of Business in France.
Worley has decades of experience consulting with organizations across technology, health care, financial services, consumer products and the public sector to help them become more agile, adaptive and effective. He is the co-author of Built to Change, a seminal work on designing organizations for continuous evolution, as well as The Agility Factor, Management Reset and Organization Development and Change, a widely used graduate-level textbook.
A respected member of professional communities including the Academy of Management, NTL Institute and OD Network, Worley’s work combines thought leadership, research and real-world impact.
Agenda
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 10 a.m. | Institute Overview |
| 10:30 a.m. | Keynote Address: Christopher G. Worley |
| 11:30 a.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Symposium Workshop: Organizational Agility & Change Leadership |
| 1:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Organizational Change |
| 2:30 p.m. | Closing |
Why You Should Attend
- Gain insights from a global thought leader in organization development, change, design and management
- Connect with students, faculty and professionals across industries
- Explore research, programs and opportunities at IABOS
- Participate in a hands-on symposium workshop designed to advance practical knowledge in organizational agility