The HR Hub by Andrea Adams Organization Development - What Does it Do?
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Nov 26, 2024 
Michelle Chambers, an expert in Organization Development at York University's Schulich Executive Education, shares her insights on how OD aligns with organizational strategy. She emphasizes that OD is diverse, covering coaching, team dynamics, and leadership development. Michelle discusses the collaborative nature of OD work, where experts act as partners rather than providers of answers. The conversation also touches on navigating change through systems thinking and the evolving challenges in OD since COVID, stressing the importance of agility and continuous learning in today's workplaces.
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OD's Strategic Value in HR
- OD connects HR functions by diagnosing needs and aligning skills and leadership development with organizational strategy.
- It provides a strategic, big-picture view beyond separate HR activities.
OD’s Organizational Placement and Role
- OD typically reports to the CHRO and supports HR business partners across the organization.
- OD leads change initiatives like culture transformation by integrating efforts across HR partners.
OD vs Organizational Effectiveness
- OD and Organizational Effectiveness (OE) are often interchangeable terms focused on aligning strategy with change.
- OD must promote itself to secure a strategic role beyond transactional HR.
