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
Organizational Development can help increase an organization’s ability to motivate, inspire and improve the performance of its people. OD works with individuals, teams and/or departments to help leaders build a thriving organization that fulfills its mission without compromising core values. Our goal is to maximize efficiency by utilizing the skills and talents already present within the organization whenever possible.
Summer Learning Series on Navigating Change
This series brings together some of our most relevant sessions focused on how individuals and teams can better communicate, and thrive through change. Whether you're looking to deepen your personal awareness or sharpen your team’s change-readiness skills, there's something here for everyone.
The Change Cycle
120 minutes | For individual contributors and people-leaders
People react, respond, and adjust to change in a sequence of six predictable stages. The Change Cycle model identifies the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with each stage, helping individuals and teams move forward more effectively.
Sessions Available:
- Thursday, May 15 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 4 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Thriving Through Change: Overcoming Change Fatigue
75 minutes | For individual contributors and people-leaders
Everyone encounters fatigue at work—especially during times of constant change. This session identifies the causes of change fatigue (like uncertainty and loss of control) and offers practical strategies to help you manage it with more clarity and resilience.
Sessions Available:
- Tuesday, June 24 | 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Wednesday, July 16 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Different Sides of Change
60 minutes | For individual contributors and people-leaders
Based on Jonathan Haidt’s The Happiness Hypothesis, this session explores how your emotional instincts (“the elephant”) and logical reasoning (“the rider”) influence behavior during change. Learn tools to bring both sides into alignment and move forward with purpose.
Sessions Available:
- Thursday, June 12 | 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Tuesday, July 8 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Communicating Change: The Infinity Loop (For Leaders)
60–90 minutes | People-leaders only
Learn how to use the Infinity Loop model to communicate more effectively during periods of change. We’ll cover how to leverage feedback, adjust messaging, and engage stakeholders to build clarity and buy-in throughout the process.
Sessions Available:
- Tuesday, July 1 | 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Thursday, July 30 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Registration
Register for any of these sessions now by searching for the course title in the search bar of Brainier. For information on how to register, please visit this guide.
Thinking about a team session? Contact Janie Durham at janie.durham@emory.edu.
The Approach
OD partners with leaders/clients to identify their unique needs and jointly draft an initial development plan. A proposal is then created by OD and sent for review until final joint approval is reached.
OD consults with leaders to evaluate current strategies, successes and challenges within their department. Recommendations are provided, which may include coaching, customized training and/or referrals to other resources within Emory Human Resources. External resources may also be recommended.
We use techniques that are data driven but sensitive to time constraints and goals. Data is collected through a variety of means, including assessments, meetings, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observations. These methods help us gather the appropriate information to yield solutions for the organization’s unique needs. Group based discussions are often used (when appropriate) to maximize participation and acceptance.
Services Provided
Some services involve a modest fee if outside vendor assessments/materials are used.