organizational development

Organizational DevelopmentThe Internal Consultant

Perspective

Larry Davies

ORCHESTRA

Reflecting on the process of trying to be an internal consultant for two neophyte teams in presenting the concepts of Organization Development

O – Odd Man Out

• Different motivations/goals for the class

• Meeting unknown people

R – Reflection 1

• Find my place in the class

• Get comfortable in doing different tasks than the rest of the group

C – Crises (personal)

• Work

• Family

• School

H - Helping

• Process

• Technical

• Time: the most precious resource

E – Even-handedness

• Read each group dynamic

• Work differently with different dynamic

S - Spontaneity

• Brainstorming ideas

• Applying my knowledge in both technical and process fields

T – The Technical is the Process

• My work habits and assumptions of other classmates

• My work habits and assumptions of the instructor

R – Reflection 2

• Processing assignments

• Processing class activities

• Use of time outside of class

A - Assessment

• Evaluating the final products in the group presentations

• Evaluating what I need to do to include and supplement feedback from the instructor

Reflection and Future Directions3 things I learned about myself

• Need more practice reading group dynamics

• Need to learn how to balance needs of groups with what I need to learn

• Need to not just plant seeds, but to learn to nurture sprouts and guide toward healthy foliage