Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change

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)

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)

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.)

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