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