http://organizationdevelopment.today.com Everything OD Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:16:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What does Routine have to do with OD? A LOT!  Let me explain.  Our morning routines can have a major effect on the rest of the day.   Whether you drink a cup of coffee or your morning tea, it can make a difference if you skip it for once. If you ... http://organizationdevelopment.today.com/2009/06/30/routine-what-is-your-routine/ Every field has a "bible" that contains the important techniques in that area.  I have found a wonderful book that is perfect for every level of OD, for students, practitioners, or professors. "Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Consultants, Second Edition" by  William Rothwell and Roland Sullivan is just the book. In ... http://organizationdevelopment.today.com/2009/06/22/a-must-have-book-on-od/ Before performing any OD intervention, consultants should perform a cultural assessment of the organization.  The purpose of this assessment is to develop the proper approach to an OD intervention.  There are a few techniques for assessing an organization's culture. Interview:   By interviewing the employees, the consultant can obtain personal perceptions ... http://organizationdevelopment.today.com/2009/06/17/assessing-culture-in-an-organization/ Welcome to Organization Development!  The purpose of this blog is to help you understand Organization Development (better known as OD) as a process of many processes or methodologies.  As you work with OD consultants, you'll have a better appreciation for what they do and why.  If you are an OD ... http://organizationdevelopment.today.com/2009/06/09/welcome-to-organization-development/