Organisational Development (OD) Practitioners Programme

Leadership and Business Management October 25, 2025
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Introduction

This comprehensive programme provides deep expertise in Organizational Development principles, methodologies, and practices for HR professionals and change agents. Participants will learn how to diagnose organizational issues, design interventions, and facilitate systemic change that enhances organizational effectiveness. The course covers OD theories, diagnostic tools, intervention strategies, and evaluation methods that drive sustainable organizational improvement. Through practical application and supervised practice, attendees will develop the capability to serve as internal OD consultants and change leaders. This programme is essential for professionals seeking to build advanced OD capability within their organizations.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply OD theories and frameworks in practice
  • Conduct comprehensive organizational diagnostics
  • Design and implement OD interventions
  • Facilitate organizational change and development
  • Use action research and inquiry methods
  • Evaluate OD interventions and impact
  • Build consulting and facilitation skills
  • Develop OD strategies aligned with business needs
  • Ethical practice in organizational development

Target Audience

  • HR professionals specializing in OD
  • Organizational development practitioners
  • Change management professionals
  • Learning and development leaders
  • Talent management specialists
  • Internal consultants and change agents
  • Leadership development professionals
  • Transformation program team members

Methodology

  • Action learning projects
  • Case studies of OD interventions
  • Diagnostic tool practice sessions
  • Facilitation skill development
  • Consulting role-playing exercises
  • Peer coaching and supervision
  • Real-world OD project application

Personal Impact

  • Enhanced diagnostic and analytical capabilities
  • Improved consulting and facilitation skills
  • Stronger understanding of organizational systems
  • Increased confidence in leading OD initiatives
  • Better ability to influence organizational change
  • Enhanced professional credibility in OD

Organizational Impact

  • Improved organizational effectiveness and health
  • Stronger change capability and adaptability
  • Enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction
  • Better alignment between strategy and organization
  • Increased innovation and continuous improvement
  • Sustainable organizational performance

Course Outline

Unit 1: OD Foundations and Theory

OD Principles
  • History and evolution of organizational development
  • Core OD values and ethical principles
  • Systems thinking and organizational theory
  • OD vs traditional change management
Theoretical Frameworks
  • Action research and appreciative inquiry
  • Organization design and structure theories
  • Culture and climate frameworks
  • Learning organization concepts

Unit 2: Diagnostic Methods and Tools

Assessment Approaches
  • Data collection methods in OD
  • Survey design and implementation
  • Interview and focus group techniques
  • Observation and ethnographic methods
Diagnostic Models
  • Organization system diagnosis
  • Team effectiveness assessment
  • Leadership and culture diagnostics
  • Feedback and data interpretation

Unit 3: OD Intervention Strategies

Individual and Group Interventions
  • Coaching and leadership development
  • Team building and development
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Role clarification and job design
Organization-wide Interventions
  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Organization design and restructuring
  • Culture change initiatives
  • Large group interventions and methods

Unit 4: OD Consulting Skills

Consulting Process
  • Entry and contracting with clients
  • Data collection and diagnosis
  • Feedback and decision to act
  • Implementation and evaluation
Facilitation Skills
  • Group facilitation techniques
  • Meeting design and management
  • Conflict management in groups
  • Virtual facilitation methods

Unit 5: OD Implementation and Evaluation

Implementation Management
  • Project management for OD initiatives
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Sustainability and institutionalization
  • Managing resistance to OD interventions
    • Evaluation and Learning
    • Measuring OD intervention effectiveness
    • ROI and impact assessment
    • Learning from OD practice
    • Building OD capability in organizations

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