Advanced OD practitioner programme: health and social care

Organisational culture

- Module one - Part A: 18-20 Nov 2020 (virtual half days)
- Module one - Part B: 9-11 Dec 2020 (virtual half days)
- Module two: 10-12 February 2021 (face to face full days)
- Module three: 30-31 March 2021 (face to face full days)
The King's Fund, London, W1G 0AN
£3,200 plus VAT
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This experiential, blended learning programme is designed for experienced Organisational Development (OD) practitioners to develop and deepen their understanding of the possibilities for OD in current health and social care settings. To take a more systemic view in their work and to develop skills as a relational practitioner.

We’re all working with the challenges of COVID 19 and its aftermath. This programme will explore what this means for OD, consider how we can best support our organisations in thoughtful, yet practical, ways to build resilience for the future.

This programme is unlike any other OD programme; the quality of facilitation, the pace and diversity of the exercises, the underpinning theory is delivered lightly and in stages, and can be related to every OD practitioners work. The exposure to real OD problems and the consideration of ways to approach them, all make this the most interactive and thought provoking experience. I would recommend this programme to all who are interested in OD, in understanding culture and who enjoy working in the field of OD.
Karen Camm, Ast. Director of Education and OD Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Is this programme for you?

This programme is for experienced OD and leadership and development practitioners, human resources and transformation directors who are responsible for developing capability to bring about cultural and behavioural change to gain a strategic perspective.
You may be working in any part of the health and social care system including local government, NHS, or a private or voluntary sector provider.

Benefits to you and your organisation

Benefits to you;

You will...
•   have the opportunity to explore new possibilities in taking up your role within the changing context
•   gain a deeper understanding of the strategies that will enable system-wide change and build organisational resilience
•   develop a range of approaches to enable leaders to collaborate effectively across boundaries
•   create an OD community within the health and social care system that will provide ongoing support.

Benefits to your organisation;

Your OD practitioner will have...
•   in depth knowledge of OD approaches successfully deployed in other parts of the health system and the private sector
•   the skills and tools to influence the OD agenda at a strategic level
•   confidence to lead participative approaches to complex change across your organisation

What will you do on this programme?

The programme takes place over five months and will be a combination of virtual and face to face modules:

Module one (part A and part B) will take place over six half-day sessions. After the first three half-day sessions, there will be a break and part B will take place in December.
Using a tried and tested online platform, we will deliver module one virtually – whilst also paying close attention to how we form a community, giving you the space to connect and get to know each other.

You will work in short study blocks for our half day sessions, focusing on a single topic or theme
You will be sent relevant materials and information in advance of each session so that you’re able to familiarise yourself with the content
You will have the opportunity to work in smaller groups within the session, facilitated by a King’s Fund faculty member
You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss one on one with a faculty member at the end of each session.

To take part in our virtual module, you will need a reliable internet connection, a quiet space where you can work online without interruption for each session.

Modules two and three will be held face to face at The King’s Fund in central London (subject to government guidance at the time).