08/25/2015 12:47 pm
Asking the right questions is the foundation element of design thinking in OD. In this article, we share with you the questions that work and various things you need to consider before thinking OD design. READ MORE >
08/18/2015 4:21 pm
Have you ever skipped out on getting your annual physical exam or a thorough check-up? Well, getting a physical exam to assess the state of your well-being is essential to staying healthy.
Similarly, the state of any organization can become unhealthy or dysfunctional, if not properly evaluated. Thus, taking precaution to eliminate symptoms and return the organization back to a healthy state is accomplished through efficient assessment.
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08/13/2015 2:04 pm
As OD Professionals, we are involved in the design and facilitation of processes, structures, and relationships that enable people to collaborate, develop, and change to achieve their goals to fulfill their purpose. OD professionals use a variety of design applications in their role as consultants, coaches, trainers and facilitators such as designing interviews, data collection, meetings, events and learning. READ MORE >
08/04/2015 9:25 pm
Many people question how to effectively help a client plan a change management intervention, collect data to prioritize needs, implement the change, and gain buy-in and commitment.
This article describes in detail one the one of the most effective processes using an Organization Development approach to help organizations develop their action plans. This particular method can be applied easily across other types of change management interventions as well.
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08/02/2015 4:04 pm
The OD Process Professional must be able to help the client identify their needs, contract for deliverables, and act as a partner to help them find their own solutions. Institute of Organization's program will show that through using an OD Behavior Science approach, the OD Process Consultant guides the client to implement change through contracting, data collection, analysis, problem solving, feedback, measurement, training, communication, and sustainment. READ MORE >
07/29/2015 1:32 pm
Conversation on Appreciative Leadership with Gabriel Benarkuu, National Chairman,
Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH),
Chief Executive Officer, MIHOSO International Foundation (MISSION OF HOPE). I
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07/29/2015 1:06 pm
When planning and implementing an integrated program for early-stage high-potential development, there are many things to consider.
The most critical part is that the organization agree upon and support the goals of the proposed development program.
Specifically, the organization must justify the program by answering the following questions: READ MORE >
07/22/2015 2:22 pm
In general, people are afraid of change, resist it, fight it, and often impair their opportunities in moving forward. Within an organization, resistance to change can create a dilemma when change threatens its security and structure. However, change is the most significant factor in organizational development. READ MORE >
07/08/2015 2:31 am
The creation and implementation of Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Organizational Development initiatives enables organizations to successfully compete in the global business world. Through our role as strategic enablers of key processes and tools, we create business value and help empower managers and employees. In order to help drive and support the required changes, we must become active business partners. Crucial to our success in changing old paradigms, is to gain the buy-in and support of the leadership team. Gaining that buy-in will make all the difference in terms of our success. READ MORE >