Facilitating Organization Development Interventions : Hands-On Experiences Using Case Studies, Role-Play Simulations, and Games.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rothwell, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational change.

Organizational effectiveness.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (492 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2025.

Summary:

Facilitating Organization Development Interventions: Hands-on Experiences Using Case Studies, Role-Play Simulations, and Games is a dynamic and interactive book designed to bring Organization Development (OD) interventions to life through experiential learning. Each chapter presents a "scene" centered around a realistic case story. Learners first engage individually, conducting a browser search of a topic and then reading and analyzing a realistic case story to develop their initial insights. Next, they collaborate in breakout teams to answer thought-provoking questions, encouraging critical thinking and team-based problem-solving. The learning experience deepens during a debrief session, where teams reflect on their answers and share perspectives. Learners then step into action, role-playing the case story to practice decision-making and communication in a simulated OD intervention scenario. After the role play, a debrief of the role play fosters reflection on the outcomes and lessons learned. Written by a very experienced OD researcher and instructor, this is a supplementary college text that can be paired with a major textbook in OD.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Why Change Efforts Fail

How This Book Can Help Reduce Change Failures

Why Should Managers and Workers Care About Change Efforts?

What Is the Purpose of This Book?

Who Should Read This Book?

Introducing the Author

The Book's Structure

Acknowledgments

OD Intervention Simulation Storyline

The Cast of Characters

What is an OD Intervention?

What is the Role of Project Management in OD Interventions?

Structured Approach to Change

Strategic Planning and Goal Alignment

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Resource Allocation and Risk Management

Monitoring Progress and Ensuring Accountability

Facilitating Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Integration of Agile and Adaptive Practices

Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Change Project

An Important Closing Note

Part I Classic OD Interventions

Scene 1 T-Group

Introducing T-Groups

Importance of T-Groups

Prevalence of T-Groups

When to Use T-Groups

When Not to Use T-Groups

Implementation Approaches

Presession Discussion Questions

Directions

Debrief of the Discussion Questions

Case Story

The Case Story

Scene: Initial Team Meeting in SynergyTech's Conference Room

Discussion Questions About the Case Story

Breakout Team Directions

Discussion Questions

Role Play

Objective

Directions for Breakout Teams

Observer Guidelines

Post Role Play Discussion

Post Debrief Large Group Sharing

Scene Resources

Scene 2 Teambuilding

Introducing Teambuilding

Importance of Team Building

Prevalence of Team Building

Approaches to Team Building

When to Use Team Building

When Not to Use Team Building

The Case Story: SynergyTech Overview

Key Characters.

Action Planning

Step-by-Step Directions for Breakout Teams

Objective of the Debrief

Debrief Instructions

Debrief Questions

Scene 3 Process Consultation

Introducing Process Consultation

Importance of Process Consultation

Prevalence of Process Consultation

When to Use Process Consultation

When Not to Use Process Consultation

Scene: Process Consultation at SynergyTech

Post-Breakout Group Sharing

Post Role Play Large Group Discussion

Scene 4 Survey-Guided Development

Introducing Survey-Guided Development

Importance of Survey-Guided Development

Prevalence of Survey-Guided Development

When to Use Survey-Guided Development

When Not to Use Survey-Guided Development

Scene: A conference room at SynergyTech

Why Survey-Guided Development is Important

Discussion Questions about the Case Story

Organize Roles:

Divide Time:

Encourage Collaboration:

Summarize Findings:

Directions for the Role Play

Additional Notes for Observers:

Directions for the Debrief.

Post Debrief Large Group Sharing

Scene 5 Sociotechnical Systems

Introducing Sociotechnical Systems

Description of Sociotechnical Systems

Importance of STS

The Productivity Paradox

In the Context of Sociotechnical Systems

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sociotechnical Systems

Impact of AI on Sociotechnical Systems:

Future Implications:

How OD Can Help

Scene: SynergyTech Conference Room

Why Sociotechnical Systems Are Important

Directions for the Debrief

Part II Popular OD Interventions

Scene 6 Leadership Development

Introducing Leadership Development

The Relationship Between Leadership Development and Organization Development

The Importance of Leadership Development

Scene: Initial Meeting in the SynergyTech Conference Room

Preparation for Role Play (10 minutes)

Role Play Execution (15 minutes)

Notes for Facilitators

Scene 7 Organization Design and Organizational Restructuring

Introducing Organization Design and Restructuring

Organization Design/Restructuring

Importance of Organization Design/Restructuring

Statistics

Job Redesign

Importance of Job Redesign

Task Redesign

Importance of Task Redesign

Key Connections.

Restructuring as a Change Effort

Scene: Kickoff Meeting in SynergyTech's Boardroom

Debrief Directions

Scene 8 Process Improvement

Introducing Process Improvement

What is Process Improvement?

Why is Process Improvement Important?

Facts and Figures

Implementing Process Improvement: The OD Approach vs. the Expert Approach

Steps in the OD Approach

Notified

Advantages of the OD Approach

The Expert Approach: The Doctor-Patient Model

Steps in the Expert Approach

Advantages of the Expert Approach

Challenges of the Expert Approach

Comparing the Two Approaches

Scene: Kickoff Meeting at SynergyTech

Discussion Questions about the Case

Scene 9 Lean Six Sigma

Introducing Lean Six Sigma

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Why Do Business Leaders Care About Lean Six Sigma?

How Lean Six Sigma May Be Used with Organization Development (OD)

How Lean Six Sigma May Be Used Without OD (Expert-Driven Approach)

Instructions for Role Play.

Post Role Play Discussion

Directions for Debriefing the Role Play

Set the Tone

Encourage Reflection

Facilitate Open Discussion

Summarize Key Takeaways

Scene 10 Executive Coaching

Introducing Executive Coaching

Importance of Executive Coaching

Prevalence of Executive Coaching

Approaches to Executive Coaching

When to Use Executive Coaching

When Not to Use Executive Coaching

Instructions for Participants

Scene: Executive Leadership Meeting in SynergyTech's Boardroom

Step 1: Preparing for the Role Play (5-10 Minutes)

Step 2: Conducting the Role Play (15-20 Minutes)

Part III Issue-Oriented OD Interventions

Scene 11 Succession Planning

Introducing Succession Planning

Why Is Succession Planning Important?

The Rothwell Model of Succession Planning: Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Define the Purpose and Scope of Succession Planning

Actions:

Step 2: Analyze Current Talent and Organizational Needs

Step 3: Identify Key Positions and High-Potential Employees

Step 4: Develop and Implement Development Plans

Step 5: Integrate Succession Planning with Strategic Workforce Planning

Step 6: Monitor Progress and Evaluate Results

Step 7: Communicate and Build a Succession Culture

Breakout Team Directions.

Discussion Questions.

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ISBN:

1-83711-242-8

OCLC:

1521492800