Organization Design (OD) Theory and Practice

Course details

This course provides the knowledge of how to flexibly use design features of an organization to achieve the desired outcomes. 

We begin by reviewing the theory and practice of organization design (OD), including critically appraising current and predicted change in organization design capability. We then evaluate the use of group dynamics and organization development approaches to organization design to shape organizational climates. This leads to a conversation about Galbraith's STAR model and the role and implementation of organization design in delivering competitive advantage. 

The course highlights organization design as a techno-structural OD methodology to focus on congruence and alignment to build high performance environments.

If you would like Continuing Education Credit (e.g. CPE, CE, CPD, etc.) for this course, it is available if you take this course on the Illumeo dot com platform under course title: Organization Design Theory and Practice. Illumeo is certified to provide CPE in over two dozen different professional certifications covering finance, accounting, treasury, internal audit, HR, and more. However, in order to receive CPE credit the courses must be taken on an 'approved-by-the-governing-body' CPE platform, and for over two dozen corporate professional certifications, that is the Illumeo platform. Go to Illumeo dot com to learn more.