Overview
This programme gives participants a grounding in the core practices of Organisational Development and Design, and strategic HR.
The focus is on practice at a local level and understanding how to effectively support change processes. This can be from the position of internal partners or external consultants.
Topics covered include consulting practice, use of self, organisational culture and change, facilitating group dynamics and designing and evaluating interventions.
In line with Roffey Park’s approach to organisational change, there is a strong emphasis on practical learning from experience and application of concepts into participants work life.
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Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at:
- People in OD, transformation, and HR roles within organisations
- People leading organisational development and strategic HR programmes and projects
- Aspiring OD and strategic HR practitioners
Benefits
- Better awareness of self and your role in systems
- Greater confidence to support organisational leaders to implement change
- Develop evidence-based approach and toolkit for leading organisational development and strategic HR
- Grow your network of aligned practitioners across a range of industries
Organisations who employ or work with a participant who has taken part in the Organisational Development and Change programme are likely to see improvements in:
- OD and HR practitioners acting with greater intention and impact
- Delivery of OD and HR interventions that create sustainable change and support your growth into the future
- Influence on managers of more mindful OD and strategic HR practice
- Greater resilience from OD and HR practitioners in navigating complexity and conflict
Key Learning Experiences
Understanding Organisations and Change in Practice
Exploring how organisations respond to challenge and transformation, and how change unfolds in real systems. Developing a grounded understanding of organisational dynamics, culture and context to inform effective OD and HR practice.
Working with Self as a Change Enabler
Building awareness of how your values, assumptions and behaviours shape your impact. Practising the use of self in consulting and change roles to position yourself with greater clarity, confidence and authenticity.
Consulting and Contracting with Intention
Strengthening your capability to enter, contract and work with clients and stakeholders effectively. Practising the consulting cycle and supportive helper role to diagnose issues, frame interventions and manage expectations.
Designing and Facilitating OD Interventions
Developing practical skill in designing, facilitating and evaluating interventions across OD, ODes and strategic HR. Working with group dynamics, learning processes and
Working with Culture and Organisational Dynamics
Exploring how culture, power and patterns influence behaviour and outcomes. Building confidence to surface difficult issues and support leaders through complex people and system challenges.
Throughout the programme, learning is experiential and reflective, combining case work, group facilitation, peer dialogue and application to participants’ own organisational contexts.
Use of Self Underpinning your Positioning as a Change Enabler
Interventions – OD, ODes, Strategic HR, Leadership Development
Module One (Virtual): Context and Roles
21 & 22 September 2026
Module Two (Residential) : Culture and Change
19 – 21 October 2026
Module Three (Residential) : Intervening Effectively
16 – 18 November 2026
Final Presentation (Virtual)
14 December 2026
Timings: Virtual half-day sessions 09:30 – 13:00. Residential modules 13:30 – 17:00 All times are UK
Fees
Blended
Your fee includes everything you need to get the most from the programme:
- Two residential modules at Roffey Park, Horsham — all accommodation and meals included
- All programme materials
- Virtual module and peer consulting sessions
- Access to MyRoffeyPark, our online learning platform
- Recorded virtual sessions available on request
*The price excludes VAT.
We offer a limited number of discounted places to registered charities, please contact our client services to find out more.