How it works

Organizations are constantly in flux, with multiple change efforts underway. HR is being called upon to facilitate more and more of these endeavors, using Organizational Development tools, methodologies, and frameworks. Yet, many HR professionals are not equipped to deliver these services. As HR professionals become more familiar with the concepts, they can begin to facilitate OD efforts and help drive sustainable changes that enhance organizational performance and health..

What Organization Development is

When HR professionals hear Organization Development, they often think of change management, management consulting, performance consulting, or other terms that might be in vogue. The concept seems fuzzy to some, and the implications for many HR professionals seem even fuzzier.