Mission, Vision, Values
The Organization Development Network is an international professional association of organization development practitioners. If our vision, mission, and values match yours, discover the many benefits of membership!
Mission
The OD Network is dedicated to being a leader in the advancement of the theory and practice of organization development by:
- Helping to define and communicate the values, purposes and benefits of organization development.
- Promoting the effective and ethical use of organization development principles, tools and best practices
- Supporting practitioners through enhanced learning and professional development opportunities
- Providing a values-based home for OD practitioners, researchers and educators to exchange ideas and create dialogue on critical issues
- Sharing leadership and partnering with others to achieve our vision
Vision
Organization development is a field central to creating effective and healthy human systems in an inclusive world community.
Values
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