Organization development (OD) aims to improve organizational effectiveness through aligning strategy, structure, people and processes. OD specialists facilitate change initiatives, diagnose issues, and shape culture. They help organizations with strategic planning, process improvement, conflict resolution and more. The roles of an OD specialist include facilitator, collaborator, change agent and consultant. OD can be applied to develop vision/mission, manage change, improve operations, and enhance skills. It provides benefits like improved performance, respect for HR, and positioning HR as a business leader and profit center.
3. Contents
◈ Background
◈ Definition of OD
◈ HR as a People Leader
◈ The Scope of HR
Development
◈ Structure of HR
Development
◈ The Development of OD
◈ OD Models
◈ Roles of OD Practitioners
◈ Skills and Knowledge in
OD
◈ Application of OD
◈ Application Experience
◈ Implementation of OD
Initiatives
◈ Benefits to HTR
◈ Conclusion
4. Questions
1. How can HR be a business leader beyond
being a people leader?
2. What are the areas of responsibility in
organizational development (OD)?
3. What are the four organizational structures in
OD?
4. What are the key models in OD?
5. Why is OD considered the business side of
7. OD Experience
◈ Huacomm Malaysia Regional HR Advisor
◈ Berjaya Corporation Berhad Assistant General Manager of Learning & OD
◈ Country Garden Pacific View Group Hotel HR Director
◈ Dexon Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd Head of HR
◈ First Solar Senior Manager of Training & OD APAC
◈ PayPal Senior Manager of Learning and OD (Asia Pacific)
◈ Carsem Senior Manager of HR Development
◈ Pfizer Learning and Dev Manager
◈ Mydin Senior Training Executive
26. Organization Development
Organization development (OD) is an effort that focuses on improving
an organization’s capability through the alignment of strategy,
structure, people, rewards, metrics, and management processes. It is
a science-backed, interdisciplinary field rooted in psychology, culture,
innovation, social sciences, adult education, human resource
management, change management, organization behavior, and research
analysis and design, among others.
- Association of Talent & Development
27. HR as a People Leader
How HR can be a business leader beyond People leader?
38. Questions
◈ How do you see the role of HR in your organization?
◈ Do you believe HR professionals have the potential to
become strong business leaders?
◈ What steps can HR take to gain equal respect and
credibility in board or management meetings?
40. Two Divisions
HR Development
Focus on the Future Development
Training
Organization Development
Talent Management
Strategy Management
Process Improvement
Career Development
HR Operations
Focus on Day-to-Day Operations
Recruitment
Performance Management
C&B
Payroll
ER/IR
41. B. Organization Development
Improving organizational effectiveness and
well-being through macro & micro changes
Three Key
Divisions A. Learning & Development
Improving knowledge and skills necessary
for an organization or employee’s future role
C. Career Development
Improving individual career planning and
management
42. A. Learning and Development
◈ Coaching & Mentoring
◈ Management Development
◈ Action Learning
◈ On Job Training
◈ Orientation Programs
◈ Competency Development
43. B. Organization Development
Team Level
◈ Facilitate Dialogue Sessions
◈ Team Building
◈ Process Consultation
◈ Meeting Facilitation
◈ Brainstorming
◈ Interteam Conflict Management
◈ Strategic Alignment Assessment
44. Organization Development
Process Level
◈ Continuous Process Improvement/Total Quality
Management
◈ Six Sigma
◈ Business Process Reengineering
◈ Benchmarking/Best Practice
46. Organization Development:
Global level
◈ Cross-cultural Training
◈ Global Learning Organization
◈ Virtual Team Building
◈ Cultural Self-Awareness
◈ Storytelling and Sharing
◈ Job Assignment
◈ Blending
47. C. Career Development
◈ Create Career Path
◈ Develop Competencies, Skills and Knowledge
◈ Inputs from High Performance
◈ Create a System for Career Development
◈ Enable Job Rotation, Shadowing
◈ Career Development Conversation
◈ Support from Supervisors
◈ Career Mobility
52. HR Operations
(Chief Human Resource Officer)
Recruitment
Performance Management
Employee Engagement and IR
Compensation and Benefits
HRIS and IT
HR Development
(Chief Learning/OD Director)
Corporate Strategy Management
Business Process Improvement
Organization Design and Structure
Talent Management and Succession Planning
Leadership Development
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Integration and Collaboration
Strategic Human Resource
(VP of Human Resource)
53. Model 3
Part of HR
CEO
HR Director
Recruitment/Performance Management/IR & ER/Learning &
OD/ C&B/Payroll
54.
55. Model 4
Integration Model of HR Ops and HR Dev
HR Director
Learning
Facilitation
Process Improvement
Recruitment
Benchmarking
ER
Team Building
C&B, Payroll Performance
Org design
Strategy Management
59. Key OD People
Kurt Lewin: Action research
Chris Argyris: Double lope learning
Peter Senge: System Thinking and Learning Org
Warren Bennis was a prominent leadership scholar.
Rosabeth Moss Kanter organizational change, innovation, and gender
equality in the workplace
Tom Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr. Characteristics and practices
of successful organizations
John Kotter is renowned for his work on leading organizational change.
David Copperrider: Appreciative Inquiry
61. Functional Name
Organizational Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Talent Development
Learning and Development
People and Culture
Human Resources Development
Change Management
Strategic HR
Employee Experience
Leadership Development
62. Job Titles
OD Specialist
Organizational Effectiveness Manager
Talent Development Manager
Learning and OD Manager
Change Management Consultant
Leadership Development Specialist
OD Project Manager
OD Director
People and Culture Specialist
OD Analyst
77. OD Roles
◈ Considered to be the function as facilitators
rather than subject matter expert
◈ Work and collaborate with clients
◈ Create interdependency by moving the client
◈ Allow clients to own and manage process and
outcomes
◈ Transfer skill to client
79. “
Managing the Consulting Process
Business Acumen and Consulting Skills
Building Relationships
EQ, Stakeholder Management, Networking, Profiling of People
Effective Communication
Presentation, Feedback, Delivery of Bad News, Verbal Communication, Tactful
Managing Projects
Facilitation, Collaboration, Project Planning and Execution
80. “
Analyzing and Diagnosing Data
Data Analysis and Collection, Organization & Process Diagnosis
Designing Appropriate Intervention
Change Management, Intervention Process, Influencing and Persuasion
Facilitating and Process Consultation
Facilitation, Process Consulting, and Project Management
Developing Client Capability
Instructional Design, Training, Lecturing, Coaching
Evaluating Organization Change
Analyzing Change Results, Report Writing, Evaluation Methodology
83. Roles of OD Specialist
A. Facilitator: OD specialists act as facilitators, guiding individuals and
teams through the change process. They facilitate meetings,
workshops, and interventions, creating a safe and inclusive space for
dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving.
B. Collaborator: OD specialists work closely with leaders, managers,
and employees to understand their needs, challenges, and aspirations.
They collaborate with stakeholders to develop interventions and
initiatives that address organizational issues and promote positive
change.
C. Integrator: OD specialists integrate different perspectives, systems,
and functions within the organization. They ensure alignment between
various departments, processes, and strategies to create a cohesive
and harmonious organizational environment.
84. Roles of OD Specialist
D. Diagnostician: OD specialists conduct diagnostic assessments to
identify organizational strengths, weaknesses, and areas for
improvement. They gather and analyze data, utilize tools and
methodologies to diagnose organizational dynamics, and provide
insights that inform the OD process.
E. Change Agent: OD specialists act as change agents, driving and
facilitating organizational change initiatives. They help organizations
navigate transitions, implement new processes or systems, and
facilitate the adoption of new behaviors and mindsets.
F. Coach/Mentor: OD specialists provide coaching and mentoring
support to leaders, managers, and employees. They offer guidance,
feedback, and resources to support personal and professional
development, helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve
their goals.
85. Roles of OD Specialist
G. Training and Development: OD specialists design and deliver
training programs and workshops to enhance skills, knowledge, and
capabilities within the organization. They provide learning opportunities
that align with organizational objectives and foster continuous
improvement.
H. Culture Shaper: OD specialists play a vital role in shaping
organizational culture. They promote values, behaviors, and norms that
support the desired organizational vision and foster a positive work
environment.
I. OD Consultant: As consultants, OD specialists offer expertise,
insights, and guidance on organizational development practices. They
stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and research to
provide informed recommendations and solutions to organizational
challenges.
87. Situations
◈ To develop or enhance the organization’s mission statement (state-
ment of purpose) or vision statement for what it wants to be
◈ To help align functional structures in an organization so they
are working together for a common purpose
◈ To create a strategic plan for how the organization is going to
make decisions about its future and achieving that future
88. Situations
◈ To manage conflict that exists among individuals, groups,
functions, sites, and so on, when such conflicts disrupt the
ability of the organization to function in a healthy way
◈ To put in place processes that will help improve the ongoing
operations of the organization on a continuous basis
◈ To create a collaborative environment that helps the organi-
zation be more effective and efficient
89. Situations
◈ To create reward systems that are compatible with the
goals of the organization
◈ To assist in the development of policies and procedures that
will improve the ongoing operation of the organization
◈ To assess the working environment, to identify strengths on
which to build and areas in which change and improvement
are needed
90. Situations
◈ To provide help and support for employees, especially those in
senior positions, who need an opportunity to be coached in
how to do their jobs better
◈ To assist in creating systems for providing feedback on individual
performance and, on occasion, conducting studies to
give individuals feedback and coaching to help them in their
individual development
93. Customer Service - Policy, Implementation
Human Performance Consulting
Action Learning – Quality Dept, Marketing Dept
Dialogue Session – Supervisor Dialogue, Town Hall
Meeting, Strategy Management, One on One
94. Talent Management & Succession Planning
Coaching Culture
Continuous Improvement Culture
Leadership Development
Benchmarking
Performance Management Culture
Cross Culture Communication
95. Benchmarking to study SDWT
Global Career Development
Enrich career experience: Job shadowing and job rotation
Establish a Customer Service Team
Realign APAC’s Job Titles
Annual Pulse Survey’s Action Plan for APAC
97. Where & How?
ORGANIZATION
AND DEPARTMENT
PAINS
COMPANY
STRATEGY PLAN
START SMALL,
PILOT RUN
FRIENDLY
STAKEHOLDER
PROPOSAL,
FINANCE AND
RESOURCES
SMALL WIN AND
WINNING REPORT
PROLIFERATION
99. Benefits
Perform Better Than Competitors
HR as the Facilitator, Consolidator and Go-to-
Department
HR gains power and respect
HR seen as a Business Leader
100. Benefits
HR as “Profit Center”
Never Seen HR Dev can do such as
amazing things
HR Create Business Values and People
Values
103. Three Questions
Do you want such an impact on the
organization?
Do you want to be a business leader on
the management team?
Do you want to be seen as a profit
center?