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Organization Development
Organizational Development (OD) is the field of research, theory, and practice
dedicated to expanding the knowledge , skills and effectiveness of employees
to accomplish a more successful organization, by effective change and
performance.
Organization Development is an effort that is:
(1) Planned,
(2) Organization-wide
(3) Managed from the top leadership through team building
(4) Increasing the organization effectiveness and employee health and
wellbeing
5) a series of planned interventions within the organizations "processes,” using
behavioural-science knowledge and focuses.
Some other definitions from leaders with in an Organization Development
Network:
"OD is a field directed at interventions in the processes of human systems
(formal and informal groups, organizations, communities, and societies) in
order to increase their effectiveness and health and wellbeing by using a
variety of disciplines, principally applied by behavioural practice needs
OD requires practitioners to be conscious about the values guiding their
practice and focuses on achieving its results through people."
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"Organization Development is a body of knowledge and practice that enhances
the organizational performance and individual employee development, by
increasing alignment amongst the various systems that exist. OD interventions
are inclusive methodologies and approaches to strategic planning,
organizational design, leadership development, change management,
performance management, coaching, diversity, team building, and work/life
balance."