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Today’s Organization Development (OD). Mgt. 450 Jeanne Hartley. What is OD?. OD is a systems-wide process of applying behavioral-science knowledge to planned change and development of the strategies, design components and processes that enable organizations to be effective . (T. Commings 2005).
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Today’s Organization Development (OD) Mgt. 450 Jeanne Hartley
What is OD? • OD is a systems-wide process of applying behavioral-science knowledge to planned change and development of the strategies, design components and processes that enable organizations to be effective. (T. Commings 2005)
OD includes the application of: • Behavioral Sciences • Sociology • Linguistics • Anthropology • Business Sciences • Social Sciences • Social Construction • New Science • Multi-cultural
They Schools of Practice • Classical OD • Original humanistic values • Action Research • Neoclassical OD • Business Values • Contemporary business issues and processes • New OD – Social Construction • Postmodern constructionist • New Sciences
Elements of Today’s OD • Classical OD • Individual growth and awareness • Humanistic values and philosophy • Action Research • Process Consulting • Systems Theory / Approach • Social / Technical • Business Disciplines • Strategy • Management • Technology • Project Management • Organizational Structure
Elements of OD • Change Management • Large Systems Change • Small System Change • Individual Change • Process Improvement • Social Construction • Diversity • Appreciative Inquiry / Action Research • New Science
Elements of OD • Workforce Development • Leadership • Career Development • Training and Development • Coaching • Human Resources Planning • Talent Management • Performance Consulting • Job/Task Analysis • Job Design / Enrichment