Post on 04-Jan-2016
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 ODClassical 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