Organizational Development
Organizational Development helps increase an organization's ability to motivate, inspire and improve the performance of its people, through a variety of techniques.
About Organizational Development
We collaborate with individuals, teams, and departments to help leaders build a thriving organization that fulfills its mission while upholding core values. Our goal is to maximize efficiency by leveraging the existing skills and talents within the organization and helping everyone realize their full potential. The work we facilitate can start at the division level and cascade down to teams and individuals, ensuring alignment and impact at every level. We are available for individual and team sessions, as well as larger retreats.
How We Work
- You reach out to us. A leader or team leader contacts us to explore how Organizational Development can support your goals. We set up a Zoom conversation or connect via email to understand your context and what you’re hoping to achieve.
- We explore your strategy and mission. We talk through your team’s purpose, current strategies, and priorities to understand what is working and where you need support.
- We clarify your needs. If you already know what you need—for example, assessments, 360s, or a team session—we’ll design and customize content and deliver it virtually or in person. If you’re still figuring out the right approach, we help you discover what is needed. We gather data through meetings, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observations to identify the best path forward.
- We propose a solution. Based on your needs, we may develop a proposal outlining next steps, timelines, and outcomes, and share it with you for feedback and agreement.
Services Provided
Some services involve a modest fee if outside vendor assessments/materials are used. If you are interested in any of the below, please reach out to Janie.durham@emory.edu.
