Newsletter | January 2026

View this email in your browser January 2026 After a bit of a pause, we’re excited to reconnect and let you know that our MOD Network newsletter is back! In the coming months, you can expect thoughtful insights, timely conversations, and practical ideas focused on talent development, today’s evolving workforce, common organizational pain points, and proven best practices from the field. We also want this to be a two-way conversation— if there’s a topic you’d like us to explore or a question you’d like addressed, we invite you to email us and help shape what’s ahead! Patrick Lang, City of Cleveland Talent Administrator, and Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett, MOD Network Owner/Consultant, co-presented at the Public Sector Human Resource Association (PSHRA) 2025 Conference. Since our last newsletter...   2025 was an active and highly productive year for the MOD Network team, marked by continued professional growth, expanded visibility, and the launch of innovative programs designed to strengthen organizations and their people. Strengthening our expertise... The team made intentional investments in expertise and credentials, reinforcing MOD Network’s commitment to evidence-based, practical solutions for leadership and workforce development. Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett, MOD Network Owner/Consultant, earned multiple certifications, including the following: Team Coaching Global Foundation Certification through the Team Coaching Global Alliance 8 Factors of Engagement through TTI Insights Recertification in DISC, Driving Forces, and Acumen through TTI Insights Samantha Delaney, MOD Network Consultant, similarly expanded her professional toolkit by obtaining certifications in the following: 8 Factors of Engagement through TTI Insights, DISC through TTI Insights Driving Forces through TTI Insights Through these certifications, Sara and Samantha continue to strengthen the depth of assessment and engagement expertise available to MOD Network clients Sharing knowledge... MOD Network’s thought leadership presence also grew significantly throughout the year. Sara was selected to speak at several high-profile conferences, including: Public Sector Human Resource Association (PSHRA) 2025 Annual Conference presented with members of the City of Cleveland Human Resource leadership team sharing information on a MOD Network - City of Cleveland project "HR Rocks! How the City of Cleveland is Building Enterprise Capacity." Cleveland Leadership Center Spark 2025 Conference on the topic of "Listening Leads: Humility in Action." The MOD Network Team also exhibited at the Northern Ohio Human Resource Conference (NOHRC) and at HR Star in 2025. These engagements provided opportunities to share practical insights, elevate conversations around leadership development and workforce effectiveness, and reinforce MOD Network’s role as a trusted partner to HR and organizational development professionals across sectors. Samantha Delaney, MOD Network Consultant, and Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett, MOD Network Owner/Consultant, as exhibitors at the Northern Ohio Human Resource Conference (NOHRC) 2025. Innovative programs... MOD Network also advanced several innovative client-centered initiatives. These include: Design and implementation of a formal mentoring program pilot for a client. With success of the pilot in delivering measurable value and positive feedback, the mentoring program is now being expanded to additional sections within the organization. A Human Resource Leads Program, providing foundational training that establishes shared language, consistent expectations, and core competencies for HR Leads. Building on its success, this program is now evolving into HR Leads 2.0, with structured training tracks designed to support the development of future HR leaders. An Open Enrollment Program, expanding access to leadership development and technical training through live, virtual courses. Open Enrollment allows organizations to enroll employees in targeted learning opportunities without the constraints of minimum class size, while reducing time and travel costs and offering flexible scheduling. Additionally, MOD Network consultants continued regular on-site trainings, individual and team coaching engagements, and completed several strategic planning consultations. Together, these accomplishments reflect a year of meaningful progress, innovation, and impact—positioning MOD Network to continue supporting organizations and leaders with practical, forward-thinking solutions in the years ahead. Watch for more to come in 2026... As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue building on this momentum and sharing even more with you through our newsletter. In the coming months, watch for conversations and insights focused on organizational development, new and evolving projects, and expanded training and employee development programs. We’ll be exploring practical tips, real-world case studies, Q&A topics, and timely discussions that reflect the realities HR and organizational leaders are navigating every day. Look for future podcasts, articles and discussion sections in the newsletter. Our goal is to give back by sharing the MOD Network team’s experience and perspective as thoughtful insight to support problem-solving, reflection, and informed decision-making - all designed to spark ideas, encourage dialogue and help strengthen your people and your organization. Meet Valerie... Our new(ish) Administrative Coordinator   Valerie Clause joined the MOD Network team this past summer, following her retirement from a 25+ year career as a manager of training and employee development. "I am loving this new chapter in my life," she said. "And both Sara (Ismail-Beigi Bartlett, MOD Network owner/consultant) and Samantha (Delaney, MOD Network consultant) make me feel like a significant and valued contributor to the team." In her personal life, Valerie most values spending time with family and friends. She applies her favorite saying, "We are not lost, we're just on an adventure," to many things in life. Valerie received he Bachelor's Degree in English, with minor studies in Education, from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. She pursued human resource certifications, earning both the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Certified Professional (SCP) credential. Have a question you'd like featured in our newsletter? Or would you like to learn more about any of our consultation services? You can contact us at: Sara: sbartlett@mod.network Samantha: sdelaney@mod.network Valerie: vclause@mod.network Visit us at: MOD Network  Copyright © 2026 | MOD NETWOK LLC | All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.