Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 6Cities
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14 sessions
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
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
- 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
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
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Foundations of Organizational Development
- Introduction to organizational development concepts
- Role of OD in modern organizations
- Systems thinking and organizational effectiveness
- Coffee break
- Systems thinking and organizational effectiveness (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Identifying root causes of problems (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Leadership development and capability building (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- 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
- Coffee break
- Building agile and adaptive organizations (continued)
- Lessons learned and best practices
- Final group exercise and action planning
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR and Organizational Development Professionals, Managers and Team Leaders, Change Management Practitioners
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Barcelona, London, Geneva, Paris, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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