Excellence in Organizational Development

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of organizational development (OD) and equip them with advanced skills to lead and support transformation initiatives effectively. Building upon foundational OD principles, the program prepares participants to manage change, address organizational challenges, and foster long-term growth and resilience.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand key principles, theories, and models of organizational development.

• Diagnose organizational issues and design appropriate interventions.

• Manage resistance and promote employee engagement.

• Lead and support large-scale organizational change.

• Recognize the role of leadership in OD initiatives.

• Strengthen communication and interpersonal effectiveness in OD.

• Address ethical considerations in organizational development.

Target Audience:

• Organizational Development Practitioners.

• HR Professionals.

• Senior Managers and Executives.

• Change Management Specialists.

• Trainers and Coaches in Organizational Development.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Organizational Development:

• Introduction to advanced concepts in organizational development.

• Key theories and models of OD.

• Tools and techniques for diagnosing organizational issues.

• Ethical considerations in OD practice.

Unit 2:

Designing and Leading Organizational Change:

• Principles of designing effective change interventions.

• Strategies for overcoming resistance to change.

• Stakeholder engagement and communication planning.

• Building a culture that supports change and adaptability.

Unit 3:

Managing Large-Scale Transformation:

• Leading complex and enterprise-wide change initiatives.

• Developing comprehensive change management strategies.

• Communicating change across all levels of the organization.

• Maintaining momentum and embedding change into organizational culture.

Unit 4:

Leadership’s Role in Organizational Development:

• The strategic role of leadership in OD.

• Enhancing leadership capabilities for driving change.

• Fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.

• Empowering leaders to serve as change agents.

Unit 5:

Facilitating and Sustaining OD Impact:

• Core facilitation skills for OD professionals.

• Understanding group dynamics and team development.

• Coaching and mentoring to support transformation.

• Monitoring, evaluating, and sustaining OD outcomes.