OD - definition

Anexos:

• Definition of OD and MC

1. Change
   1. Theory O vs. Theory E
      1. O: Learning, org°, socialsim
      2. E: economical, theocratic, cost analysis/benefits
   2. Planned change
      1. Limits of Planned change
         1. change not linear
         2. Change not rational
         3. Relationship between change and performance unclear
      2. Type of PC
         1. Theoretical Strategy
         2. Power Coercive
         3. Acceptance
   3. Theory: psychodynamic, technical, social, planned change
   4. controlling vs shaping
   5. Incremental vs transformational
2. OD
   1. Planned change
      1. Emergent change
         1. Involvement - build trust
            1. Feedback Loop
         2. Problem solving and improvement
         3. collaboration and power sharing
         4. Freeze -> Rebalance -> Unfreeze
      2. No improvisation
      3. Kurt Lewin
         1. Unfreezing (social syst., team) => Movement (make the change, re-find the natural equilibrium) => Refreezing
   2. Values/Ethics
      1. Moral, values, guidelines, code, equality, confidentiality, legal, honesty, integrity
         1. Moral principles, govern decision, what is right or wrong
      2. 3 classics: utilitarianism, rights, justice
      3. 5 Principles of Ethical Leadership
         1. Respect others, serve others, show justice, manifest honesty, build community
   3. Change is not static: how to reduce resistance forces?
      1. Increase driving forces
      2. Decrease resisting forces
      3. Both
   4. Core values: personal growth, feelings and sentiments legitimate part of the org°, action AND research, equalisation/democratisation, visible values and beliefs = trust
3. OD is a systemwide application and transfer of behavioral science knowledge to the planned development, improvement and reinforcement of the strategies, structures, and processes that lead to org° effectiveness.

1. Anticipate need for change
2. Develop practitioner/client relationship
3. DIagnostic Phase
4. Action plans, strategies and techniques
5. Self Renewal, Monitor and Stabilize