What is Organizational Development? | “What is Organization Development? One classic definition of organization development comes from Richard Beckhard's 1969 Organization Development: Strategies and Models : Organization Development is an effort that is:
It is not a surprise that the unit of analysis for OD practitioners is organization, which means that OD we focus on developing organization capability through alignment of strategy, structure, management processes, people, and rewards and metrics. Adapted from the National OD Network Website. Link to the National OD Network page to learn more: National OD Network - What is OD? |
Who practices OD? | Organization Development practitioners include internal or external consultants having a diverse level of experience and expertise in a variety of practice areas. Common practice areas include: Connect to other Central Ohio Professional Organizations associated with OD: Association of Change Management Professionals of Ohio Central Ohio Chapter - Association for Talent Development Project Management Institute Central Ohio Chapter Central Ohio Agile Association Human Resource Association of Central Ohio International Coach Federation
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Impact of an OD Consultant | You want to hire an OD consultant, either on your staff or as a consultant, because we are trained to see behavior, patterns, and areas for improvement that other disciplines don't address. Adapted from the National OD Network Website. Link to the National OD Network page to learn more: OD Competencies and Areas of Study. |