OD as a planned change effortOD as a planned change effort

OrganizationOrganization : the total organization or its subunits and not the individual is : the total organization or its subunits and not the individual is the target of change.the target of change.

Data collectionData collection: the source and methods of data collection on current status : the source and methods of data collection on current status with a view to highlighting the problems areas are identified and organization with a view to highlighting the problems areas are identified and organization members get involves in operationalizing the same.members get involves in operationalizing the same.

DiagnosisDiagnosis: organization members participate in examine the problem from : organization members participate in examine the problem from multiple perspective with a view to identifying the root causes.multiple perspective with a view to identifying the root causes.

Improvement plans and goalsImprovement plans and goals : based on the insights gained from the above : based on the insights gained from the above change; goals are set and plans for improvement are formulated.change; goals are set and plans for improvement are formulated.

Resource mobilization:Resource mobilization: resources needed for implementation of the plans resources needed for implementation of the plans are mobilized; resource could be in term of people, materials, finances, are mobilized; resource could be in term of people, materials, finances, information etc.information etc.

Strategic interventionStrategic intervention: in terms of team building, inter group collaboration, : in terms of team building, inter group collaboration, alignment of organization with environment, alignment of organization with environment,

Action (on the job) orientation: specific plans of actions are formulated to bring about improvement in work teams, cross- functional teams, individual roles, organization processes, systems or structure.

Long term implementation effort: for sustainable improvement quick-fix solution are avoided and sufficient time is given for internalization of change process.

Continuous evaluation: organization and its various subunit monitor, review and evaluate the change effort and its impact on a continuous basis.

Change agent (external or internal): facilitation from external change agents or OD consultants is needed in the initial stages of OD effort. The OD consultant provides assistance in |eveloping a cadre of internyl8change agents who provide facilitation and maintain the same state throughout the organization.

The external consultant dissolve relationship with the organization, as and when his/her role is taken over by internal change agents.