Developing Queen Mary by developing our people, leadership and organisational effectiveness
Organisational development (OD) is any planned or managed process that aims to improve the effectiveness of an organisation. It is systems-based, supported by theory and informed by data. However, the focus is on people (e.g. behaviours, culture and leadership) rather than systems and processes alone. Its aim is to enhance organisational effectiveness and health, promote self-sufficiency and support individuals and teams in being the best that they can.
Typically:
Examples of individual and team interventions include:
Examples of projects across the university include:
QMUL also has active involvement across the sector, including developing sector-wide guidance on the ‘people’ aspects of OD working, exploring the employee lifecycle through the lens of engagement and investigating the link between engagement and performance.
If you are interested in an OD intervention, or would like OD representation in your project team, please contact us via opd@qmul.ac.uk.