Mastering Organizational Development: Strategy & Execution

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and execute effective organizational development (OD) strategies. Participants will learn to align organizational capabilities with business objectives, implement change initiatives, and drive sustainable growth. The course combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, enabling participants to create impactful OD strategies for their organizations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key components of organizational development and their strategic importance
• Develop skills to assess organizational capabilities and identify areas for improvement
• Learn to create and implement OD strategies aligned with business goals
• Master techniques for managing change and overcoming resistance
• Gain practical tools for measuring and evaluating OD initiatives

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Organizational Development

• Introduction to OD concepts and theories
• The role of OD in business strategy
• Assessing organizational capabilities
• Creating a capability framework

Day 2: Developing OD Strategies

• Aligning OD with business objectives
• Strategic planning for OD initiatives
• Identifying key stakeholders and their roles
• Designing OD interventions

Day 3: Implementing OD Strategies

• Change management principles and practices
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Communication strategies for OD initiatives
• Building organizational buy-in and support

Day 4: Measuring and Evaluating OD Initiatives

• Developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for OD
• Tools and techniques for measuring OD effectiveness
• Analyzing and interpreting OD data
• Continuous improvement in OD practices

Day 5: Sustaining OD Capabilities

• Creating a learning organization
• Developing OD leadership capabilities
• Integrating OD into organizational culture
• Action planning for long-term OD success

Practical Wins for Participants

• A customized OD capability framework for their organization
• An action plan for implementing an OD strategy
• A toolkit of OD assessment and evaluation techniques
• A network of OD professionals for ongoing support and collaboration