ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“Transforming Organizations for Peak Performance and Sustainable Growth”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 06 – 10 Apr 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Organizational development (OD) is a systematic approach to improving organizational effectiveness, enhancing employee performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This 5-day course focuses on advanced OD strategies that enable organizations to navigate complex challenges, adapt to change, and achieve sustained growth. Participants will explore high-level OD theories, frameworks, and tools, including change management, leadership development, and team dynamics, and learn how to apply these to real-world organizational scenarios. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to lead OD initiatives that transform their organizations and drive long-term success.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand advanced organizational development theories and frameworks
• Apply change management principles to lead successful organizational transformations
• Develop and implement leadership development programs to enhance organizational capacity
• Build high-performance teams by applying OD tools to improve collaboration and communication
• Use diagnostic tools and techniques to assess and improve organizational culture and effectiveness
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain an advanced understanding of organizational development strategies and how they impact organizational performance
• Learn how to lead and manage organizational change initiatives that align with business objectives
• Understand how to develop and implement leadership development programs that build organizational capacity
• Enhance your ability to diagnose and resolve organizational challenges, including team dynamics and communication issues
• Learn how to cultivate a high-performance culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Senior HR professionals and organizational development specialists
• Change management leaders and consultants
• Executives and managers responsible for leading organizational transformation
• Leadership development professionals
• Team leaders and managers focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Advanced skills in organizational development theory, application, and best practices
• Expertise in change management and leadership development
• Ability to build and lead high-performance teams
• Proficiency in diagnosing and solving organizational challenges using OD tools
• Enhanced capability to drive sustainable change and improvement across the organization
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• The ability to lead and manage successful organizational development initiatives
• Improved organizational effectiveness and alignment with strategic business goals
• Enhanced leadership and team performance, resulting in higher employee engagement and productivity
• A stronger, more adaptable organizational culture that fosters continuous improvement and innovation
• Better use of OD tools and techniques to diagnose, address, and resolve complex organizational challenges
Instructional Methdology
• Lectures on advanced organizational development theories, models, and strategies
• Case studies to explore real-world applications of OD in various organizations
• Group discussions to analyze challenges and solutions in organizational development
• Workshops to apply OD tools and techniques to practical organizational scenarios
• Role-playing and simulations to practice change management and leadership development
Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Break: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Advanced Organizational Development
- Module 1: Overview of Organizational Development (07:30 – 09:30)
• Key principles and theories of organizational development
• The relationship between OD and business strategy
• Understanding the role of OD in improving organizational effectiveness - Module 2: Change Management in OD (09:45 – 11:15)
• Principles and frameworks for managing organizational change
• Identifying the stages of change and resistance
• Techniques for leading and supporting change in organizations - Module 3: Workshop – Leading Organizational Change (11:30 – 01:00)
• Hands-on activity: Participants develop a change management plan for a real-world scenario
Day 2: Leadership Development and Organizational Culture
- Module 4: Leadership Development Programs (07:30 – 09:30)
• Designing and implementing leadership development initiatives
• Identifying key leadership competencies for organizational success
• Assessing leadership capabilities and performance - Module 5: Organizational Culture and Effectiveness (09:45 – 11:15)
• Understanding organizational culture and its impact on performance
• Tools for diagnosing and measuring organizational culture
• Strategies for aligning culture with business objectives - Module 6: Workshop – Building a Leadership Development Program (11:30 – 01:00)
• Participants will design a leadership development program tailored to their organization’s needs
Day 3: Team Dynamics and High-Performance Teams
- Module 7: Building High-Performance Teams (07:30 – 09:30)
• Key characteristics of high-performing teams
• Tools and techniques for improving team dynamics and collaboration
• The role of trust, communication, and accountability in team performance - Module 8: Conflict Resolution and Team Development (09:45 – 11:15)
• Identifying and managing conflict in teams
• Techniques for resolving conflicts and fostering collaboration
• Building a culture of accountability and continuous learning in teams - Module 9: Workshop – Team Development and Problem-Solving (11:30 – 01:00)
• Hands-on session where participants work in teams to solve organizational challenges
Day 4: OD Tools for Diagnosis and Problem Solving
- Module 10: Diagnostic Tools in Organizational Development (07:30 – 09:30)
• Key diagnostic tools for assessing organizational performance and culture
• Using surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights
• Analyzing data to identify organizational challenges - Module 11: Problem Solving and Decision Making in OD (09:45 – 11:15)
• Tools for problem-solving and decision-making in organizations
• Root cause analysis and the 5 Whys methodology
• Developing and implementing solutions for organizational improvement - Module 12: Workshop – Diagnosing Organizational Issues (11:30 – 01:00)
• Participants will conduct an organizational diagnosis using OD tools and techniques
Day 5: Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture
- Module 13: Continuous Improvement in OD (07:30 – 09:30)
• The importance of continuous improvement in organizational development
• Applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to OD processes
• Techniques for sustaining improvement and innovation over time - Module 14: Measuring the Success of OD Initiatives (09:45 – 11:15)
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring OD effectiveness
• Evaluating the impact of OD interventions on organizational performance
• Ensuring sustainability and long-term success in OD initiatives - Module 15: Workshop – Developing a Continuous Improvement Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
• Participants will develop a strategy for integrating continuous improvement into their organization
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Organizational Development, demonstrating their ability to apply advanced OD strategies to transform organizations and drive continuous improvement.