In today’s fast-paced business world, change is constant—and inevitable. But let’s be honest, change can be intimidating. The fear of the unknown, the disruption to established processes and the uncertainty about outcomes can create significant resistance within organisations. However, change is not something to fear. When approached strategically and thoughtfully, it’s one of the most…
In the second episode of our ‘Transforming my workplace through OD’ blog series, we sat down with recent MSc alumni, Ian Baines, who shared his journey from finance to organisational development (OD), driven by a passion for helping people and organisations grow through change. Ian’s story is not just about career shifts—it’s a story of…
As we look back on the past year at Roffey Park Institute, it’s been a year of collaboration, growth and client success. From the achievement of our Organisational Development Conference to the continued impact of our MSc programme, we’ve seen incredible progress across the board. Our open and tailored programmes have consistently impressed and we’ve…
As we approach the Christmas break and another year starts to wrap up, many people are starting to feel the effects of burnout at work. But what is burnout? From Mental Health UK, burnout is defined as a ‘state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It can occur when you experience long-term stress and feel…
If you’re a Graduate, HR or L&D manager looking to invest in the growth and development of your emerging talent, Roffey Park Institute’s Graduate Development Programme presents an excellent opportunity to fast-track the careers of a cohort of graduates within your organisation. This leading graduate training programme is specifically designed to help young professionals transition…
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 alumna. Susanette told us, “The ODP affirmed a lot of what I already knew as well as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
