William Brendel is an Assistant Professor of Organization Development & Change for the College of Education at Penn State University. After earning is doctorate in adult learning and leadership at Columbia University, William Brendel went on to become a scholar-practitioner in the field of Organization Development (OD), a diverse profession that uses caring and collaborative approaches to change based on behavioral science, to improve individual well-being and organizational prosperity in schools, communities, organizations, and governments.
Combining the ancient wisdom tradition of mindfulness practice with modern neuroscience, William’s signature contribution to his field is Conscious Organization Development. This innovative approach utilizes contemplative practices to reorient consciousness in ways that reduce psychological attachments to expertise and ego, improve physiological well-being, and support organizational innovation and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts.