In this course we discuss how Organization Development (OD) interventions support organizational change by utilizing the people resource within the organization.

We start with a brief overview of how OD intervention methods should be designed to enable people to speak up.  This leads to a conversation about how the diagnostic feedback report provides the information needed to design a robust action plan for OD interventions. 

Then we explore how Organization, Team and Individual level intervention types can be devised to address a number of organization system requirements, sustaining and maintaining some elements, consolidating progress made, building strengths or preparing for future changes.  This course examines a range of OD tools and techniques such as World Café, Open Space Technology, and others which are available to deliver the desired OD outcomes required.

Course Series

This course is included in the following series:

5 CoursesOrganizational Development

  1. History and Evolution of Organization Development (OD) and Change
  2. Organization Development (OD): The Evaluation Phase
  3. Organization Development (OD): The Diagnostic Phase
  4. Designing Organization Development (OD) Interventions
  5. Organization Development (OD) in Practice
Learning Objectives
  • Identify the different levels within the organization that an Organization Development (OD) intervention can be deployed.
  • Explore an Intervention model for Harnessing the Human Resource.
  • Discover the OD intervention tool kit to create a safe environment where ideation, creativity and innovation are utilized to overcome challenges and pursue opportunities.
Last updated/reviewed: March 24, 2024

Included In Certifications

This course is included in the following Certification Programs:

11 CoursesOrganization Development Certification

  1. History and Evolution of Organization Development (OD) and Change
  2. Organization Development (OD) in Practice
  3. Organization Development (OD): The Diagnostic Phase
  4. Designing Organization Development (OD) Interventions
  5. Appreciative Inquiry in Practice
  6. Organization Development (OD): The Evaluation Phase
  7. Organizational Frameworks
  8. Organization Design Theory and Practice
  9. Leading Change and the Use of Self
  10. Ethical and Professional Practice
  11. Organizational Development: A Tool Kit for People-Led Change (Article)
14 Reviews (33 ratings)

Reviews

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Anonymous Author
Hard to visualise the use of the OD tools through such lecture style. However it is a good introduction. Would be great if you could give a few scenarios and allow us to think which tool is useful for what situation.
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Anonymous Author
Good theories and frameworks. Nonetheless, it's lacking of real-life examples of how some of the tools can be utilized in the workplace. Would have been better to provide some actual or generic case studies.
5
Anonymous Author
So much useful information here! I am a note-taker and this one kept me busy. Carrie delivers an especially impassioned delivery of Appreciative Inquiry. I really enjoyed this one from start to finish.
5
Member's Profile
Excellent thought provoking course. I would have liked more examples of the methods in practice. The course however provides an excellent basis to continue study on the models outlined.
4
Member's Profile
I thought the content was a good overview of OD intervention types. It may have been helpful to get a few more real life examples of how to use the interventions.
3
Anonymous Author
I'm sure this will be done in further modules but would be good to give some real life examples of how the different OD Intervention Tools were applied.
4
Member's Profile
The details missing from previous courses are being applied in these later courses. It helps paint a fuller picture.
5
Anonymous Author
A broad range of methods is presented, which really gives you a great starting point for future reference
5
Anonymous Author
Pitched at the right level for being able to implement OD in the workplace across different levels.
5
Member's Profile
Very dense information here. Good foundation stuff to add to my toolkit. Thank you for this!
4
Anonymous Author
The course was valuable to building knowledge of the tools available to the OD practitioner.
5
Member's Profile
This course was very informative and gave some tools that can use to implement.
4
Anonymous Author
I enjoyed knowing the different training interventions that can be employed.
3
Member's Profile
Quick and gave good info. Again, I wish there was a book as well
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course, although it is recommended that participants complete the Organization Development (OD) in Practice online course if they have no background in Organization Development.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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  Course Overview CPE
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Designing OD Interventions13:34
  The Different Levels of OD Intervention8:19
  Harnessing the Human Resource14:38
  The OD Intervention Tool Kit15:24
  Appreciative Inquiry12:21
  Conclusion4:57
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Designing OD Interventions 1:09:13
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Designing OD InterventionsPDF
  Designing OD Interventions Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  Review Questions quiz
 Final Examexam