Kristine Quade is an independent consultant and combines her background as an attorney with a Master's degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University with her 20 years of practical experience. She has always been an early adaptor of approaches that help organizations to be more robust. Recognized as the 1996 Minnesota Organization Development Practitioner of the Year, Kristine teaches in six international business and change management programs and has worked in Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, Far East and Europe. She is the author of Influencing Patterns for Change (2008), The Conscious Consultant (2002), OD at Work with Meg Wheatley and Bob Tannenbaum (2003),… The Essential Handbook: Behind the Scenes of Large Group Events (1997). In addition, the presenter has authored numerous chapters in edited volumes.