Course

Organizational Development and Change

Students in this course study the planned, systemic change interventions that increase effectiveness and enhance individual development. In addition to gaining exposure to evidence-based models for effective organizations, students practice the art of navigating through ambiguity. They learn to work with different personality types. In this experiential, interactive course, students engage in-group activities and collaborate on a team project, both in and out of the class.

Designed for leaders who are charged with bringing about change, this course builds a valuable foundation for managers, human resource professionals, internal and external consultants, and those interested in pursuing a career in this field. It provides an overview of the field of OD, the nature of change, and the role of the OD practitioner.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe what an organizational intervention is
• Discuss the impact of values, the definition of roles, and methods used when implementing large and small-scale change(s)
• Understand and explain basic teams and team dynamics
• Identify three major areas of organizational interventions
• Apply some of the tools and techniques of organizational development to your own work situation

Topics Include:

• The 21st century organization
• Organizational structure, design, culture, systems and rewards
• Management and leadership
• Diagnostic models and systematic change intervention

Professional Credit:

HRCI®---PHR®, SPHR® and GPHR® general recertification credit: 19.25 hours.

Effective February 22, 2020, this course is valid for 19.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.