Overview
The pandemic. A global economic meltdown. Cries for social justice. Climate change. These issues are just a few that require effective change strategies. Yet 70 percent of all organizational change efforts fail.
What does it take to be a competent Organization Development (OD) professional? How can managers apply these competencies in their organizations? Hear the answers to these questions in this dynamic online session.
Objectives
Upon completing this 3-hour session, participants will be able to:
- List key trends shaping the future over the next 10 years.
- Explore what skills and other competencies that OD professionals will need to lead their organizations effectively to manage the changes their organizations will face.
- Compare yourself to the competencies and characteristics of OD professionals.
Length
This session should be 3 hours online.
Targeted Audience
This session is targeted for:
- OD professionals
- HR professionals
- Training/learning and development practitioners
- Operating managers.
Brief Outline
Introduction
- Opening poll(s) of participants (by show of hands)
- Overview of the session
- Session objectives
- Online icebreaker
- Icebreaker debrief
What Trends Will Shape the Future of Work, Workers, Workplace and Work Environment Over the Next 10 Years?
- Overview of Part II
- Description of the trends
- A model to help think about the trends, and a model to help conceptualize what to do about the trends
- Activity: Identify work and workforce trends
- Debrief of the online activity
How Can OD Professionals Prepare to Deal with Future Trends?
- Overview of Part III
- Competencies needed by OD professionals in the future
- How to anticipate or deal with the trends
- How can OD professionals prepare for dealing with future trends?
- Online activity: What are the causes, consequences, and action plans needed to address future work trends? What will those action plans mean for the future competencies needed by OD professionals?
- Debrief of the activity
Summary and Final Questions and Answers
- Session summary
- Final questions and answers
Post-Session Breakout Session (1 hour with facilitators)
Two key questions for the group to explore in a breakout room:
- Question 1: What do you believe is the most important trend that will affect your organization over the next 10 years?
- Question 2: What should you do individually to prepare for dealing with that trend?