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Organization Development and Change. Chapter Four: Entering and Contracting. Thomas G. Cummings Christopher G. Worley. Learning Objectives for Chapter Four. To describe the steps associated with starting a planned change process
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OrganizationDevelopment and Change Chapter Four: Entering and Contracting Thomas G. Cummings Christopher G. Worley
Learning Objectivesfor Chapter Four • To describe the steps associated with starting a planned change process • To reinforce the definition of an OD practitioner as anyone who is helping a system to make planned change Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
The Entering Process • Clarifying the Organizational Issue • Presenting Problem • Symptoms • Is the problem stated the real problem or a symptom? • Determining the Relevant Client • Working power and authority • Who are the key internal players? Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
Elements of an Effective Proposal Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
Don’t forget to be S.M.A.R.T. You should integrate the S.M.A.R.T. principles into your proposal and contract! Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
Elements of an Effective Contract • Mutual expectations are clear • Outcomes and deliverables • Publishing cases and results • Involvement of stakeholders • Time and Resources • Access to client, managers, members • Access to information • Ground Rules • Confidentiality Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
Interpersonal Issues of Entry • Client Issues • Exposed and Vulnerable • Inadequate • Fear of losing control Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
What Goes in a Contract? Responsibility of agent and client Non-compliance conditions Payment schedule Insurance (licensed and bonded) Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
What Goes in a Contract? Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
Alegent Health pgs 80,82-84 What is the presented problem or topic/solution? Is the presented problem or topic/solution correct or a symptom? Who are the key players? Briefly address each of the 5 elements of an effective proposal? What are the mutual expectations? What are some of the client issues? Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning
Application 4, Keller Technology pgs 80,82-84 What is the presented problem or topic/solution? Is the presented problem or topic/solution correct or a symptom? Who are the key players? Briefly address each of the 5 elements of an effective proposal? What are the mutual expectations? What are some of the client issues? Cummings & Worley, 9e (c) 2008 South-Western/Cengage Learning