Organisation design and development can play a vital role in enabling growth, longevity and relevancy within a business. At the CIPD, our Profession Map. provides clear insights into the key knowledge areas of understanding organisational culture and change.

Our thought pieces, guides and fact sheets will also provide you with the knowledge and insights into organisation development and development. Listen to our podcasts to discover the emerging trends in organisation design and development.

Learning

We offer a range of evidence-based courses tailored to suit you and your needs.
Our Essential Insights courses are free as part of the CIPD membership.

Change management for people managers (development programme)

Practical tools and strategies to help people managers lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence through the challenges of organisational change.

Basics of organisation design and development (Development Programme)

Created and delivered by CIPD and leading OD&D experts, this course looks at whole systems thinking. From whole-organisation level to individual teams, you’ll explore the different levels at which organisation design takes place.

Leading organisational design and development (Accredited Programme)

This Accredited Programme explores the nine standards within the Organisation Design and Development specialist area of the CIPD Profession Map. The programme incorporates the evolution and impact of OD&D, the consultancy cycle, assessing diagnostic tools and design structures, and creating conditions for ‘good work’.

Organisation development (Development Programme)

Discover the fundamentals of Organisation Development, contextualise your challenges and explore a range of Organisation Development approaches to strengthen your practice.

Organisation design (Development Programme)

Build your skills in organisation design by deepening your expertise in navigating challenges brought about by a rapid change in systems or environment (e.g., advancing technologies, turbulent times). This tailored digital course is a blend of virtual classroom and self-directed learning.

Meaningful work and organisational leadership (Essential Insights)

Develop a practical understanding of the principles of meaningful work and why it is now an important topic for organisational leaders and HR professionals. This course will provide you with an introduction to how organisation design and development can contribute to creating meaningful work.

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- Exclusive invitations to our free networking events, webinars, information sessions, focus groups and HR/L&D roundtables. 

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