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