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 Systems Theory / Approach 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 Social Construction 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