Course Overview

Organizations thrive when their structures, processes, and people are aligned with strategy. This course on Organizational Design and Development (OD&D) equips participants with the knowledge and tools to analyze, design, and improve organizational effectiveness.

Learners will explore principles of organizational design, understand how to align structure with strategy, and develop skills in diagnosing organizational needs. The course also covers organizational development (OD) interventions, from culture shaping to change management, designed to enhance performance and employee engagement.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Organizational Design and Development.
• Learn core principles, frameworks, and tools relevant to Organizational Design and Development.
• Apply practical strategies and insights to real-world HR scenarios.
• Strengthen professional capacity for HR excellence.

Course Curriculum Breakdown

Module 1 – Principles of Organizational Design

• Fundamentals of organizational structure (functional, matrix, flat, hybrid)
• Aligning design with strategy and business goals
• Trade-offs between efficiency, flexibility, and innovation
• Group discussion: Which structure fits best for a startup vs. a multinational?

Module 2 – Organizational Development (OD) Fundamentals

• Definition and scope of OD
• The role of HR in organizational development
• Key OD interventions (team building, culture development, process improvement)
• Reflection exercise: “What culture exists in your workplace?”
  
  

Module 3 – Diagnosing Organizational Needs

• Tools for diagnosis (SWOT, PESTLE, employee surveys)
• Identifying pain points and performance gaps
• Using HR metrics and analytics for OD decisions

Module 4 – Implementing and Sustaining OD Initiatives

• Change management principles
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Monitoring, evaluating, and sustaining organizational improvement

Extras & Takeaways:

• Mini project: Redesigning a case organization’s structure
• Certificate of Completion

Who is this course for:

• Aspiring HR Professionals
• Early level HR Professionals
• HR professionals and business partners
• Team leaders and managers involved in restructuring or culture change
• Business owners building scalable organizations
• Consultants supporting transformation projects