The HR Hub Organization Development - What Does it Do?
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Nov 26, 2024 
Michelle Chambers, an expert in Organization Development at York University's Schulich Executive Education, shares her insights on how OD aligns with organizational strategy. She emphasizes that OD is diverse, covering coaching, team dynamics, and leadership development. Michelle discusses the collaborative nature of OD work, where experts act as partners rather than providers of answers. The conversation also touches on navigating change through systems thinking and the evolving challenges in OD since COVID, stressing the importance of agility and continuous learning in today's workplaces.
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Essence of Organization Development
- Organization Development (OD) applies behavioral science to improve organizational health and strategy.
- It adopts a systemic approach affecting individual, team, and organization levels.
Scope and Partnership in OD Work
- OD work includes coaching, team development, leadership programs, and organizational change.
- Practitioners act as partners, facilitating diagnosis and implementation with clients.
OD's Strategic Value in HR
- OD connects HR functions by diagnosing needs and aligning skills and leadership development with organizational strategy.
- It provides a strategic, big-picture view beyond separate HR activities.
