Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change

Designed for both those new to OD and Change, as well as those who have been practising in the field without formal training, the Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change has been designed to give you the applied knowledge and practical experience necessary to solve critical business and organization development challenges with proven behavioral science-based approaches and techniques.

Top Reasons To Choose
This Program

Learn from accomplished OD practitioners
Experiential learning through assessments; action learning, simulations, case analysis and coaching
Establishment of a learning community and networking opportunity with other OD professionals
A mentored practicum to apply learning

- “I found the program very valuable, particularly the resources and concepts I was introduced to. In many ways the classroom time felt like a primer for continued learning and an introduction to experts in the field. The scope…introduced [me] to many concepts with enough information to help me decide where I needed or wanted to focus my time on additional learning. I also appreciated the accessibility of the online program which enabled me to attend from Winnipeg. It has really opened up a world of learning opportunities for me. I found the practicum piece highly valuable to reflect on my learning and to increase the depth of my learning. For me, the practicum was a key piece of the program.”
  
  Shelley Malo

About This Program

By participating in this program, you will develop a repertoire of practical knowledge, skills and tools that you can take back and immediately apply to your organization.

Benefit by attending with participants from other regions in Canada!

Delivered simultaneously by select University Executive Education Network partner schools:
- Gardiner Centre – Memorial University
Strategic learning outcomes include:
- An understanding of OD and Change, including systems, processes and tools to improve workplace performance
- Deep knowledge of the value of action research, dialogic OD and other approaches to OD
- Knowledge of systems thinking and implications of change within systems
- An understanding of the role of the OD professional in aligning leadership, learning, people systems, organizational structures and processes
- Appreciation of the value of culture change and its impact on organizations
- Awareness of your own impact on your work as an “instrument of change” and your strengths and values as an OD consultant
- An ability to identify and design potential interventions at the individual, team and organizational level
- Deeper insight into supporting change initiatives within organizations to effect real-time change
- Skills in strategic business management and how to align OD with business goals
- The ability to build a compelling business case for an OD intervention to gain buy-in from senior leaders
- An opportunity to apply all of the above within a client/ consultant relationship in an actual workplace setting
Enrolment Options

Register for the full program and achieve your Masters Certificate in the shortest possible time while enjoying full program tuition savings. Alternatively, you may register in single modules at the standalone module price and complete the program over two or three years. Please note: modules must be taken in order.

Participant Profile

Limited to just 25 participants, the program has been designed for those with a desire to be best-in-class in Organization Development, and who want to learn how to solve critical business challenges through a proven Behavioural Science approach. It is perfect for:
- Organization Development professionals
- Human Resource practitioners
- Internal and external consultants
- Managers
- Leaders of teams
- Adult educators, trainers and facilitators
- Coaches and change leaders

Course Content Details

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2 days

OD and Change Essentials

An introduction to organization development, this module covers all the key essentials to the OD and Change field.

OD principles, values, competencies
OD as a profession
Self as an “Instrument of change”
OD competency assessment
Systems Thinking
Process vs management consulting
Intro to “Action Research” model

*Modified Schedule for Spring 2022:

April 25, 26, 28, 29, 2022 (9:00-12:00 noon)

5 days

OD and Change Intensive

This program component is designed to prepare you for the complex work of designing and facilitating Organization Development and Change to solve complex business and organizational issues. It is taught in two sessions.

Part 1 – Organization Development and Systems Change

Skill practice in contracting, data collection; diagnosis; feedback; designing interventions & planning change
Overview of diagnostic change models
Consulting Skills Inventory
Aligning leadership, people systems & organizational structures
Change models for implementing change
Organizational factors including stakeholders; organizational impact; barriers and drivers of change
Change implementation tools

*Modified Schedule for Spring 2022:

May 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20 (9:00 – 12:00 noon)

Part 2 – Culture Change and OD Interventions

Chocolate Factory Simulation
Culture Change, Values, Beliefs and the Leader’s Role
Designing organizational interventions such as a Leadership Strategy
Overview of Individual interventions such as leadership 360°
Designing small group and team interventions
Team tools for better collaboration and current team issues (e.g. hybrid teams)

*Modified Schedule for Spring 2022:

May 30, 31, June 2, 3 (9:00 – 12:00 noon)

3 days

Business Acumen for OD Professionals

This two-part module is designed to develop the strategic business analysis and business acumen of OD professionals. You will develop an advanced understanding of how business works, how to think as the CEO does, and how to manage and influence the bottom line.

Part 1 – Strategic Business Management

Understand the strategy development model including vision, mission, competitive position, value proposition & organizational capability
Case study on large scale business transformation and levers for change

*Modified Schedule for Spring 2022:

June 7, 9, 2022 (9:00 – 12:00 noon)

Part 2 – Building a Successful Business Case

Develop a business case using the HBR model using real world examples from your peer group
Learn to communicate and present ideas to senior leaders

*Modified Schedule for Spring 2022:

June 20, 22, 2022 (9:00-4:30 p.m.)

Practicum in OD and Change

In the practicum, you will be provided an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills for an organization in a real client / consultant relationship. You will demonstrate your ability to:

To provide learners an opportunity to identify a change initiative within an organization of their choice and apply what they have learned from the program
Be coached by experienced faculty
Work with a group of learning partners
Complete a reflective paper

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Spring 2023 Program	Module Dates	Time
OD and Change Essentials	4/17/2023 - 4/20/2023	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
OD and Change	5/8/2023 - 5/9/2023	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Organizational Culture & OD Interventions	5/29/2023 - 5/30/2023	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Business Acumen & OD Applications	6/12/2023 - 6/14/2023	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Practicum in OD and Change	6/19/2023 - 1/31/2024	12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Additional Delivery Options

Adapt this program to your organization with these additional delivery options.

In-House Programming

Faculty

Niloofer Balsara,

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Michelle Chambers, M.Ed, CSODP, CHRL, CTDP, CTPC

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David Donaldson,

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Nancie Evans, PhD

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Marilyn Laiken, PhD, CTDP, CSODP

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Glennie Mercer, MEd, BA, PCC, CPCC, RN

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Doug Miron, MA, CEC, ACC

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Evelina Rog, PhD, ACC

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Continuing Education Credits

77 HRPA-CPD Hours

This program has been approved for CDP hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the program ID number on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_/Pages/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx

Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change

Top Reasons To Choose This Program

Learn from accomplished OD practitioners

Experiential learning through assessments; action learning, simulations, case analysis and coaching

Establishment of a learning community and networking opportunity with other OD professionals

A mentored practicum to apply learning

About This Program

Enrolment Options

Participant Profile

Course Content Details

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Additional Delivery Options

Faculty

Continuing Education Credits

77 HRPA-CPD Hours

Top Reasons To Choose
This Program