Transforming my workplace through OD – Susanette Mansour
People often ask, what is Organisational Development (OD)? But the reality is you might already be practicing it without necessarily realising. That was the case for Susanette Mansour, CEO of Croydon Vision and Organisation Development Practitioners (ODP) programme alumnus. Susanette told us, “The ODP affirmed a lot of what I already knew as well as…
Embracing diversity: why is tolerance in workplaces so important?
November 16th marks the International Day for Tolerance, a day dedicated to recognising the importance of tolerance in building harmonious and inclusive societies and workplaces. This serves as a reminder that tolerance is not just about acceptance, but about celebrating our differences and building bridges between people and cultures. Why tolerance matters Tolerance, according to…
An OD conference as a non-OD person
What is Organisation Development? Wikipedia tells us that OD is… ‘the study and implementation of practices, systems, and techniques that affect organisational change.’ This seems reasonable but in recently attending Roffey Park Institute’s annual Organisation Development (OD) Conference, I think there are actually two possible responses to this question, neither being the above. One, that…
Roffey Park Institute 2024 OD Conference reflections – Thinking Global, Acting Local
Last week I had the great opportunity to attend this year’s Roffey Park Institute OD Conference and what followed were two days of incredible thought-provoking sessions, enriching conversations and plenty of academic rigour supported by real-world practice insights. Here are my reflections. Informally the conference began on Wednesday evening for guests who had decided to…
Research Paper – A Framework for more Inclusive Workplaces
This paper looks at inclusive workplaces (IW) – organisations where people can be themselves, feel they belong and fully contribute. We want to find out more about the drivers and the barriers decision makers face as they attempt to shape more inclusive workplaces. We also explore the role of metrics, their potential and limitations, in…
Coaching an Olympic Athlete and Coaching an Employee – What can we learn from the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics?
Summer has come to an end, and with it, the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics have drawn to a close. This season of sport has been marked by an extraordinary showcase of performance and dedication. The Olympics and Paralympics represent the pinnacle of an athlete’s career, and for many, it is the culmination of a…
The 5 key differences between the Management and Leadership Essentials programmes
Leadership and management can often be misunderstood to be the same thing and it is easy to see why. Both are essential roles to have in a well-functioning organisation, society, and life in general. A manager manages people and line managers are seen at all levels of an organisation and tend to manage a sub-team…
2024 OD Conference Speaker – Emma Du Parcq
Organisation development practice can be a lonely place at times. You may be trying to influence business leaders as a freelance consultant or employed by your organisation as an OD specialist and often find yourself asking ‘Why am I the only one who is seeing this?’ Using real-life client projects, Emma du Parcq, Head of…
Driving Change and Transformation through OD – Navigator Reflections
On Tuesday morning’s navigator event, Driving Change and Transformation The Power of Organisational Development (OD), an esteemed panel of professionals who operate within the space of OD discussed, using their own experiences and contexts, what OD is and means to them, how OD can be utilised effectively to drive change and transformation and how Roffey…
Sanctus and Roffey Park Institute Collaboration: The Power of Purpose in the Workplace
Compared to the workplace of 50 years ago, today’s work environment is characterised by rapid technological advancements and a heightened awareness of emotional well-being. Employees have become increasingly vocal about their emotional needs, and as a result, work-life balance and an engaging workplace culture have emerged as critical components of people management strategies. However, modern…