- Date
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October 2026
- Price
- £3,950 +VAT, including a 12-month membership to ShiftWorks.
- Duration
- Three modules over four months
Overview
This programme is for those ready to lead ethical, human-centred transformation across complex systems. Whether you've been quietly shaping culture for years or are just starting to find the language for your impact, this programme invites you to step boldly into your purpose. Build the confidence, tools and community to not only lead change, but live it.
The programme blends modular delivery, action learning sets and online resources to create a dynamic learning environment that mirrors the complexity of organisational development itself. Through a mix of practical exercises, deep reflection and dialogue, you’ll explore your own context and challenges, supported by a faculty and peer group that honours both your knowledge and growth.
You’ll work relationally, examining self, group and system dynamics, while building the confidence to become an instrument of change. Alongside a diverse cohort, you’ll gain the language for what you already know, challenge assumptions and refine your practice with rigour and care.
Our faculty don’t just teach organisational development, they live it. With decades of experience, they bring insight, humility and a fierce commitment to equity and impact. Their difference enriches the programme and supports yours.
And your journey doesn’t end at the final session. You’ll join a vibrant alumni network of more than 150 practitioners – people who stay connected and continue learning in their practice.
What will you learn?
On this experiential programme, you will:
grow your confidence and internal authority as an OD practitioner whether you’ve held the title or been doing the work without the name
deepen your understanding of organisational and systemic change, working with live challenges and learning to lead transformation that is human-centred
use yourself as an instrument of change, developing greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence and reflective practice to inform how you show up in complex systems
explore and apply a wide range of OD frameworks, processes and interventions, rooted in real-world practice, not just theory
engage in critical, peer-supported reflection, learning through shared insight, experiential activities and meaningful dialogue with a diverse learning group
hold an explicit commitment to social justice, anti-racism and ethical OD practice, examining the systems and power dynamics that shape culture.
Is this course for you?
This programme is for anyone responsible for developing the capability to lead cultural and behavioural change, and who wants to gain a more strategic, relational perspective on their work.
You might be an experienced OD or leadership development practitioner, a transformation director, or an HR professional shaping change across your organisation. What unites participants is a desire to lead meaningful, ethical change. You’ll find a space here to grow your confidence, clarify your purpose and join a community that challenges and supports you in equal measure.
What previous AOD attendees said
'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 practitioner’s 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, Retention Intervention Manager NHSE
Meet the programme team
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Toby Lindsey
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Naja Felter
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Anne-Marie Archard
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Alistair Thomson
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Shelly Hossain
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Cindy Cox
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Aisha Paracha
Programme Co-ordinator
Modules
Pricing and dates
Dates
| Module | Days | Dates | Venue |
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| Module 1 | 3 days | 6-8 October, 2026 | In person |
| Module 2 | 3 days | 17-19 November, 2026 | Online |
| Module 3 | 3 days | 26-28 January, 2027 | In person |
Price: £3,950 +VAT, including a 12-month membership to ShiftWorks.
Access
Module two of this programme will be delivered online. You will need access to a PC (laptop or desktop) with a microphone and webcam, and a high-quality broadband connection. Sessions will be delivered using Microsoft Teams or Zoom, so you will need to ensure you can access these on your computer. We also strongly recommend that you access the programme in a quiet environment.
Want to know more?
You’ll find answers to common queries on our programme FAQs page.
f you’d like to get in touch, email Heather Cowan‑Harvey, Participant Enrolment Officer
You can also book a short call with one of our Programme Co-directors to find out more.