1. Today’s Organization Development (OD)
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Jeanne Hartley

2. 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)

3. OD includes the application of:
Behavioral Sciences
Sociology
Linguistics
Anthropology
Business Sciences
Social Sciences
Social Construction
New Science
Multi-cultural

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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