human resources organizational development (od)...(od)? od is a philosophy and mindset 1)planned...

Human ResourcesOrganizational 

Development (OD) 

Unified Personnel Board MeetingSeptember 5, 2019

VII.1.

What is Organizational Development (OD)?OD is a philosophy and mindset1) Planned effort2) Organization‐wide focus3) Managed from top down and bottom up4) Increases organizational effectiveness and health5) Planned interventions in organization’s “process”, 

using behavioral‐science knowledge

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Framework of OD

“No action without research, no research without action.”

Kurt Lewin

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Other Framework in OD

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Individual

Team

Whole Organization

OD Intervention Cycle

OD Intervention

Cycle

Desire to Improve or Change

Investigate the Problem –Need to Change

Explore Solutions & Benchmarks

Design Intervention & Results 

Expectation

Implement Intervention

Evaluate Performance & Learning

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Delivering OD…the OD HubNewly created interdisciplinary team comprised of six members from:

Learning & Development

Planning & Performance

Workforce StrategyDevelops competencies across HR as trusted 

solution partners

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OD Focus on IncreasingInterpersonal trust Satisfaction & commitmentProblem solving capabilitiesManaged interpersonal conflictCooperation & collaborationEfficient and effective process improvement

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OD Professional Competencies

Accountability and integrityCollaboration and teamworkOrganizational acumenProblem solving and decision makingProcess and project management

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Why is OD Important?Provides better impact in achievement towards organizational goalsIncreases trend to maximize an organization’s investment in its employeesOrganizations need to “work smarter” and apply creative ideasCustomers demand continually improving quality

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OD AchievementsContinued support of action plans related to Employee Voice SurveysProcess mappingCulture scan

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OD AchievementsLeadership developmentHow to master strategic thinking Break down silos: promote collaborationCompetency‐based learning: why talent management needs to get onboardThe what, why & how of leadership developmentAlign values and behaviors for a healthier workplace culture

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Any Questions?Thank You

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