About the OD Network
Creating tomorrow’s organizations today ™
The Organization Development Network is an international professional association of organization development practitioners. Our members come from all 50 states of the USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and around the world. Some are external consultants; others work within their organizations to promote healthy change. They may specialize in such areas as human resources, training, leadership or talent development, change management, strategic planning, and a broad range of initiatives designed to make organizations more effective.
We are committed to "advancing the theory and practice of organization development." We provide resources, professional development and networking opportunities for organization development professionals to further their vital work of "creating tomorrow's organizations today." ™
*Member-only benefits!
- Our publications* are some of the most widely respected
in the field:
- OD Practitioner,* our quarterly peer-reviewed journal, keeps you up-to-date on the theory and practice of organization development.
- Practicing OD* is full of practical tips and strategies from OD practitioners who face the same challenges and opportunities you do.
- OD Seasonings* offers sage advice from senior OD practitioners speaking from decades of experience.
- OD Network Conferences, held annually, are a growing opportunity full of highly respected keynote speakers, workshops to meet every professional development need, and unsurpassed networking.
- Our Center for Professional Development offers the NetForm Social Network Analysis certificate and license program, the online course Building Business Acumen, and regular web-based seminars in our Theory and Practice series that address up-to-the-minute issues and challenges in organization development work
- Resources and training from Human Systems Dynamics Institute help you see and influence patterns in human relationships.
- We offer the field's most comprehensive links to cutting-edge OD knowledge.
- Online toolkits* give you strategies and ready-to-use forms to enhance your effectiveness in action research, consulting skills, or HR for OD.
- Our education directory helps you find the degree or certificate program you need to enhance your marketability.
- The OD Network Store gives you access to the best of the OD Network, while the OD Bookstore is chockfull of recommended volumes by OD Network members. (And, yes, you can advertise your own book!*)
- Besides our conference, we offer year-round opportunities
to build your network:
- The Job Exchange* helps you find the position—or the OD practitioner—that's right for you.
- Consultants, advertise in our consultants directory to attract new clients.
- Join an email discussion to connect with what your peers around the world are thinking today.
- Find any OD Network member in our online roster,* also available in hard copy to members only.
- OD Network Awards honor outstanding contributions to the field.