Nedra Weinstein has worked in the Organization Development field for over 20 years and formed Arden Consulting in 2002. Nedra is known for her dynamic style and has received accolades for her ability to engage groups in stimulating and thoughtful dialogue. Nedra is frequently called upon to coach teams, managers and leaders who are dealing with challenging and contentious organizational issues. Clients include America Online, Fleishman-Hillard, NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, WashingtonPostNewsweek Interactive, T.RowePrice, and the Department of Defense. Nedra has been an adjunct faculty member in organization development at George Washington University and The American University.

Prior to her work as an external consultant, Nedra Weinstein worked as an internal consultant for organizations including the Public Broadcasting Service, The Washington Post, MCI Communications, Phillip-Morris and the Virginia Department of Mental Health. Due to her extensive experience working within organizations she is sensitive to the realities of organizational life and the challenge of instituting meaningful, productive and lasting changes. As a past president of the Chesapeake Bay OD Network (CBODN) and frequent presenter in professional programs she has been a leader in the organization development field.

In recent projects, Nedra Weinstein:

• Assisted a globally dispersed team at a leading software development corporation in forming clear communication agreements. The new protocols helped them accelerate their release of a strategic software product.
  
• Designed and conducted training in core competency areas for a prominent financial investment company. The company's mid-level managers, who all participated, now share common communication tools for reflection and action.
  
• Facilitated a strategic planning process to assist a merger within a county-level government agency. Using a web based survey tool, all 800 employees were able to participate, creating commitment to the plan and involvement in the implementation.
  

Nedra Weinstein has a M.S. in Organization Development from American University; a M.S. in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut..

Consultants:
Arden Consulting offers a broad network of consultants with various expertise in the areas of leadership and team development, group facilitation, strategic planning and outdoor education.

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