Organizational Development Professional

Organizational Development Professionals are change agents.  They help organizations improve their performance and achieve their goals by facilitating change and development at the individual, team, and organizational levels.  They work with leaders and employees to create and implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

Organizational Development Professionals typically have the following responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify areas for improvement within an organization
• Develop and implement training and development programs
• Coach and mentor employees
• Facilitate team building and organizational change initiatives
• Consult with leaders on organizational strategy and development

To be successful in this role, Organizational Development Professionals should have a strong understanding of organizational behavior, change management, and human resources management.

Skills

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Organizational Development Professionals should also have the following skills: