Organizational Development

OD is a high level, executive supported initiative to improve an organization's performance and evolutionary processes, particularly through more effective and collaborative management, creation of knowledge sharing cultures, empowerment of the individual and respect for the holistic interplay of systems within the organization.
The objective of OD is to improve the organization's capacity to handle its internal and external functioning and relationships. This would include such things as improved interpersonal and group processes, more effective communication, enhanced ability to cope with organizational problems of all kinds, empowerment of engaged employees, more effective decision processes, more appropriate leadership style, improved skill in dealing with destructive conflict, and higher levels of trust and cooperation among organizational members.

These objectives stem from a value system based on an optimistic view of the nature of people — If people are in a supportive and empowered environment, they will contribute to the organizational goals at a significantly higher level.

Typical OD contracts MESH has performed include: Process and Procedure Design, Development and Deployment Facilitation of Change Management Initiatives Training Plans Technology Integration Instructional Manual Development Classroom and Virtual Training Development and Delivery Competency Assessment & Development Needs Analysis Creation of Knowledge-based Organizations Strategic Planning Facilitation Conflict Resolution