Organizational Development Consulting
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About Organizational Development (OD)
Organizational Development (OD) refers to the interdisciplinary field of scholars and practitioners who work collaboratively with organizations and communities to develop their system-wide capacity for effectiveness and vitality. It is grounded in the organization and social sciences. Core principles of the field include:
- Humanistic
- Organization-wide
- Inquiry
- Developmental-focused
- Systems-oriented
- Research and evidence-informed
Benefits of OD
- Improved leadership performance
- Stronger, more productive teams
- Improved communication
- Increased employee engagement* and satisfaction
- Increased retention
*In addition, a 2016 Gallup study exploring the relationship between engagement at work and organizational outcomes found the following organizational benefits with high employee engagement:
- 22% higher productivity
- Lower absenteeism and turnover
- 4X more success
- Improved quality of work, safety, and health
- Increased stakeholder loyalty
"Organizational Development (OD) collaborates with campus partners to build stronger leaders and teams, and a healthier campus culture. After dedicating time to these consulting services, leaders and teams will be better able to adapt to change, strengthen relationships, and become more productive and efficient."
Ericka Smith, Vice President & Chief People Officer
Leadership Development Services
Team Development Services
Change Management Services
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on the fighting the old, but on building the new – Socrates
Prosci defines change management as the application of a structured process and set of tools for leading people through change to achieve a desired outcome. These processes and practices help to achieve buy-in and move a group toward a collective goal.
Projects and initiatives are more successful when individuals are included in the process. Results of a Prosci study provide a compelling argument for investing the time, resources, and energy in change management. When organizations have excellent change management programs in place:
The next time you and your team or department are faced with a new initiative or change, consider engaging OD to help you successfully reach your goals by preparing for, managing, and planning to sustain change.
Contact and Request Services
Visit the Learning and Development webpage for information about professional development opportunities and required training sessions.