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A Practical Guide to Change Management, Organizational Development, AI-Driven Insights, Data Analysis, and Sustainable Transformation. A definitive guide to mastering the five-phase process that drives effective organizational development
Master Organizational Development with a Practical, Updated Guide for OD Practitioners, HR Leaders, Change Agents, and Beginners
Organizations today face relentless pressure to adapt—driven by AI advancements, ESG mandates, hybrid work models, and accelerating change. Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition) equips you with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to lead meaningful, lasting organizational change. This updated edition incorporates AI-supported data analysis, expanded diagnostic approaches, and a stronger focus on measurement and evolving organizational realities, making it highly relevant for modern OD practice.
- From theory to practice in one book: Explore foundational models—Lewin's Three-Step Change, Kotter's Eight Steps, Appreciative Inquiry, the Burke–Litwin Model, and the General Model of Planned Change—alongside clear, actionable guidance on when and how to apply each in real contexts.
- Master all 5 stages of OD interventions: Work step-by-step through Entry, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation, and Institutionalization—with structured guidance for each phase, including enhanced approaches to data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and the use of AI to support diagnosis.
- Diagnose, design, and deliver effectively: Learn how to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, identify root causes, design targeted interventions, and manage resistance. The 2nd edition deepens coverage of stakeholder alignment, communication, and organizational dynamics.
- Measure what matters: Move beyond intuition with concrete evaluation methods—surveys, interviews, performance metrics, and impact analysis. Understand key OD metrics such as attrition rates, engagement scores, and span of control, along with expanded emphasis on evidence-based decision-making and organizational health.
- Ready-to-use templates and tools: Access a wide range of online resources, including OD proposal templates, intervention trackers, fishbone analysis tools, RACI frameworks, readiness checklists, domain charters, and change champion guides—supporting immediate application in real-world settings.
Whether you're an internal OD practitioner leading transformation, an HR Business Partner navigating change, a consultant designing interventions, or a novice entering the field, this book is your essential field guide. Authored by Ankur Mithal—an experienced business professional with over 15 years at Standard Chartered Bank and leadership experience in the BPO sector—and Michael Kientz—an organizational development specialist with over 30 years of global experience—this book combines rigorous theory with practical, real-world application.
The 2nd edition reflects the evolving nature of Organizational Development—more data-informed, more adaptive, and increasingly influenced by technology and changing workplace dynamics. Part of Vibrant Publishers’ Self-Learning Management Series, Organizational Development Essentials is your primer, your playbook, and your professional companion.
Start building organizations that are data-informed, effective, and human at their core.
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Ankur Mithal is a business professional with 15+ years of experience across OD, operations, and consulting, with leadership roles at Standard Chartered, IBM Daksh, and HCL BPO.
Michael Kientz is an organizational development expert with 30+ years of experience, having led global learning and OD initiatives at Citigroup and Compassion International.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition) is a practical, accessible guide to building expertise in organizational development and change management. It combines core OD principles with modern practices, including AI-enabled insights, evolving workplace dynamics, and a focus on measurable impact.Key Features Include: - Complete coverage of OD fundamentals, frameworks, and planned change models, including systems thinking and action research- Practical guidance across all 5 stages of OD interventions: Entry, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation, and Institutionalization- Updated content on using AI in data analysis and diagnosis, along with emerging organizational challenges- Ready-to-use templates, trackers, and tools for real-world OD practiceWhether you are leading a transformation initiative or developing your OD capabilities, this book focuses on application over theory. The 2nd edition expands on the first with enhanced diagnostic approaches, deeper coverage of data collection and analysis, and practical ways to incorporate AI into OD workflows.Authored by Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz-practitioners with a combined 45+ years of experience across banking, BPO, non-profit, and global organizations-this book brings clarity and practical depth to every chapter.Part of Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series, it serves as both a primer for beginners and a reliable reference for experienced professionals. By the end, you will be able to: - Diagnose issues with data and AI- Design targeted interventions- Measure outcomes effectively- Sustain long-term changeOrganizational Development Essentials is not just a conceptual guide-it's a practical field guide for building organizations that are effective, adaptive, and human at their core. Seller Inventory # 9781636517193