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Organizational development

The field of organizational development (OD) is concerned with the performance, development, and effectiveness of human organizations. An organization is defined as two or more people brought together by one or more shared goals.

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Important Figures The OD field, which emerged in the first half of the 20th century, has been influenced by many figures including:

OD Topics Topics in OD include:

Milestones

OD in Context OD is related to:

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External Links There are several professional associations for OD practitioners including:



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