OD Practitioner Network

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Categories: Organizational studies and human resource management | Community-building organizations | Non-profit organizations based in the United States

The Organization Development Network, also known as the OD Network, sees organizational development as a field central to creating effective and humanistically sound systems in the global business, governmental and non-profit community. The Network sees itself as an organization of professionals dedicated to being a leading force in the advancement of the theory and practice of organization development by:

Helping to formulate and promote the values, purposes and benefits of organization development
Promoting organization development principles, tools and best practices in an ethical and effective manner
Supporting practitioners in their organization development efforts around the world by providing them with learning and professional development opportunities
Providing a forum for OD practitioners, researchers and educators where they can share meaningful ideas and create dialogue on critical issues affecting the human element in corporations
Sharing leadership and partnering with others to achieve the network's vision

Values

Copied from the OD Network's mission, vision, and values webpage with permission.

"The OD Network believes in a world in which organizations and communities are productive, effective, healthy, and sustainable. We value:

Social responsibility: contributing to the benefit and well-being of the earth and its people
Social justice: contributing to equitable policies, principles and practices in organizations and communities
Appreciation of the interconnectedness of systems
Inclusion of people, ideas, perspectives and cultures
Continued improvement and innovation in organizations
Participatory approaches to organizational change and management that respect the contributions, dignity, and worth of all people
Collaboration and partnership with clients
Cooperation and support among colleagues
Ongoing personal and professional development
Knowledge of self and understanding of one’s impact in the consulting process"

The OD Network is closely related to over 50 regional organization development networks throughout North America. It sponsors an annual conference and other professional development events. The OD Network publishes a number of respected professional publications, including: OD Practitioner, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, and two online publications, Practicing OD and OD Seasonings.