Course LM-015
Organizational Development in Action
Organizations that succeed over the long term are those that continuously adapt, evolve, and align their people, process... The outline covers Foundations of Organizational Development, Organizational Diagnosis and Asses...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Organizations that succeed over the long term are those that continuously adapt, evolve, and align their people, processes, and strategy. Organizational development (OD) is not just a theoretical concept—it is a practical discipline that drives performance, strengthens culture, and enables sustainable growth.
This course is designed to provide a hands-on understanding of how organizational development principles are applied in real workplace settings. It focuses on diagnosing organizational challenges, designing effective interventions, and leading change initiatives that improve performance and engagement.
Participants will gain practical tools to assess organizational effectiveness, manage change, and build a culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation.
Course Methodology
This programme uses a practical, action-oriented approach:
- Real-world case studies and organizational scenarios
- Group discussions and interactive workshops
- Diagnostic tools and assessment exercises
- Role-playing and change simulation activities
- Practical frameworks for implementing OD initiatives
Course Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand core concepts and frameworks of organizational development
- Diagnose organizational challenges and performance gaps
- Design and implement effective OD interventions
- Lead and manage organizational change initiatives
- Improve employee engagement and organizational culture
- Align people strategies with business objectives
- Measure and sustain organizational improvement efforts
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- HR and Organizational Development Professionals
- Managers and Team Leaders
- Change Management Practitioners
- Learning and Development Specialists
- Business Partners and Strategy Professionals
- Anyone involved in improving organizational performance
Target Competencies
Participants will develop competencies in:
- Organizational diagnosis and analysis
- Change management and transformation
- Culture development and employee engagement
- Strategic alignment and performance improvement
- Leadership in organizational change
- Problem-solving and decision-making in OD
- Implementation of development initiatives
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand core concepts and frameworks of organizational development
- Diagnose organizational challenges and performance gaps
- Design and implement effective OD interventions
- Lead and manage organizational change initiatives
- Improve employee engagement and organizational culture
- Align people strategies with business objectives
- Measure and sustain organizational improvement efforts
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is suitable for:
- HR and Organizational Development Professionals
- Managers and Team Leaders
- Change Management Practitioners
- Learning and Development Specialists
- Business Partners and Strategy Professionals
- Anyone involved in improving organizational performance
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- Real-world case studies and organizational scenarios
- Group discussions and interactive workshops
- Diagnostic tools and assessment exercises
- Role-playing and change simulation activities
- Practical frameworks for implementing OD initiatives
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Foundations of Organizational Development
- Introduction to organizational development concepts
- Role of OD in modern organizations
- Systems thinking and organizational effectiveness
- Understanding organizational structure and culture
- Identifying performance gaps and challenges
- Overview of OD models and frameworks
Day 2
Organizational Diagnosis and Assessment
- Techniques for diagnosing organizational issues
- Data collection methods (surveys, interviews, observations)
- Analyzing organizational performance and culture
- Identifying root causes of problems
- Using diagnostic tools and frameworks
- Practical exercise: organizational assessment
Day 3
Designing OD Interventions
- Types of OD interventions (structural, behavioral, strategic)
- Aligning interventions with business objectives
- Employee engagement and team development strategies
- Leadership development and capability building
- Communication strategies for change
- Case study: designing an OD intervention
Day 4
Leading and Managing Change
- Change management principles and models
- Managing resistance to change
- Building commitment and stakeholder engagement
- Leadership role in transformation
- Implementing change initiatives effectively
- Simulation exercise: leading organizational change
Day 5
Sustaining Organizational Performance
- Measuring success of OD initiatives
- Performance management and continuous improvement
- Embedding change into organizational culture
- Building agile and adaptive organizations
- Lessons learned and best practices
- Final group exercise and action planning
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Organizational Development in Action (LM-015) cover?
This course covers Leadership and Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for:, HR and Organizational Development Professionals, Managers and Team Leaders
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, London, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt.
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