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ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Location

Milan, Italy

Date

From Date: 01-Sep-2025
To Date: 05-Sep-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

SOFT SKILLS & HR TRAININGS

Introduction

This course introduces students to the theories, principles, and practices of Organisational Development (OD), a discipline aimed at improving organisational effectiveness and employee well-being through planned change. It combines behavioural science knowledge with practical strategies to facilitate organisational growth, adaptability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic business environment.

Objective

By end of course participants will be able to understand

Understand key concepts and models of organisational development.
Diagnose organisational issues and recommend effective OD interventions.
Apply change management theories and tools in real-world scenarios.
Evaluate the impact of OD strategies on organisational performance.
Develop skills in consulting, facilitation, and group dynamics.

Audience

HR Professionals
OD Practitioners
Change Management Consultants
Team Leaders and Managers
Business Leaders and Executives
Learning and Development (L&D) Specialists
Organisational Psychologists
Project and Program Managers

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Organisational Development

Overview and evolution of OD
Key concepts and values
Role of the OD practitioner
Organisational change vs development

Day 2: Organisational Diagnosis and Assessment

Diagnostic models and tools (e.g., SWOT, 7-S, Burke-Litwin)
Data collection techniques (surveys, interviews, focus groups)
Analysing organisational culture and structure
Identifying areas for development

Day 3: Designing and Implementing OD Interventions

Types of interventions (individual, group, organisational)
Process consultation and team-building activities
Leadership development and coaching
Planning and managing change initiatives

Day 4: Managing Change and Overcoming Resistance

Change management frameworks (Lewin, Kotter)
Understanding resistance and its sources
Communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
Building commitment and sustaining change

Day 5: Evaluation, Ethics, and Future Trends

Measuring OD impact and effectiveness
Feedback mechanisms and continuous improvement
Ethical issues in OD practice
Emerging trends: digital transformation, agility, remote work

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available on a daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

All presentations are made in excellent colorful power point. Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details