A631.7.4.RB_StevensEric
What I have learned in my studies of the Organizational Development (OD) Program has been fascinating. I have learned a great deal of what the OD practice means for organizations to survive in today’s world. I have been exposed to a unique idea of the OD process which I was unfamiliar with until taking this course and program. I have been in the public sector employment for about 13 years know and before that the military. My undergraduate degree was in Public Administration which was geared toward what I have learned over the years. The idea of the market and private sector was a relatively new area of study for me. I have had the pleasure thus far to become exposed to both side of the coin and have experience in the public and private sector. I was always told in my job and in my studies prior to this course that the philosophy has always been about how can we solve the problem with the least amount of resources available. I do understand that the public and private sector are managed differently but I feel that the public sector can take some lessons from the private sector in the OD transformation process.
When I think of the OD process in regards to whether it will or will not remain around for a short period I would say that if managed correctly it will remain around for years to come. I do feel that eventually it will be replaced by a newer and improved version with a different name. I can say the idea of this OD process being short lived is not something that will fade to the way side in a very short amount of time. I can’t say that the problem will last for 10 or 20 years but I do believe that the life of the OD program does directly correlate to the market and the needs of the organizations which need to be helped in these financial times. The OD practice does have a great effect in flattening the management and improving the communication between the line workers and management. I believe that the empowering sense that the OD program provides is an great boost in the production and incentive of the organization as a whole. The OD program to me seems to be the best solution for organizations in today’s world to achieve sustainability from competitors.
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