OD

UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Are you feeling lost amidst a sea of organizational knowledge, unsure of where to apply it? You’re not alone. Many like-minded individuals share your uncertainty and are insecure about how to translate their expertise into actionable steps within the field. Transition from confusion to clarity, and explore what it means to be an intentional practitioner in a field fraught with ambiguity.

ABOUT BOOK

In our journey through the world of OD consulting, we’ve observed a prevailing trend: consultants primarily engaged in project-based tasks rather than holistic organizational transformations. While project work certainly has its place, it often underutilizes the vast skill set OD consultants bring to the table.

In our quest to bridge this gap, we are in pursuit of elevating the practice of OD consulting from knowledgeable to skillful, from accidental to intentional. Our book, “OD for the Intentional Practitioner,” delves deep into the practical applications of OD.

Through real-world examples, cases, and thought-provoking discussions, we aim to empower OD consultants to not just possess knowledge but employ it with finesse. We believe that true mastery comes not only from acquiring knowledge but from the courage to experiment and the wisdom gained through experience.

About Author

regan miller

Regan Miller, a Team Lead at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, brings a wealth of experience from both public and private sectors. With a background in training and development, she has held various roles within the Department of Army, Defense Logistics Agency, and now at OPM's Organization Design Division. Regan's expertise spans operational HR management, including staffing, classification, and performance management. Regan holds a B.S. in Psychology from Salisbury University, an M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Baltimore, and certifications in Organization Culture and Effectiveness Inventories, along with being a Certified Professional Coach.

About Author

larry kokkelenberg

Dr. Larry Kokkelenberg is a highly accomplished author, consultant, trainer, scholar, and practitioner with extensive experience in organizational development and employee engagement. With 40 years of experience, he has contributed to or authored 40 training programs, co-authored a book on Organizational Development, and produced several articles and audio tape on management. He has personally trained over 200,000 leaders, executives, managers, and supervisory personnel, and consulted with over 200 organizations. Dr. Kokkelenberg holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Union College, an MSW from the University of Illinois, and a BA from Illinois Benedictine College.

REVIEWS

Columbia University!
Kokkelenberg and Miller have provided a practice manual…an invaluable resource for ‘how to do it.



W. Warner Burke PhD

Imperial College, London !
“Another great book by Larry Kokkelenberg and Regan Miller.”




Mikel Hassy Adjunct Professor

Australia
“I am once again impressed with the way Larry and Regan bring a lot of information and experience into a coherent and easy-to-read book that demystifies and enlightens the subject and practice of OD.”

Glenda Hutchinson Organization Development Consultant

Jamieson Consulting Group !
“In this second book, Larry and Regan have added more basic, skillful needs for OD practitioners. We should be thankful for their work in adding these books to the many people who don’t get enough practice in many education programs.”

David W. Jamieson PhD

Organization Development
“Excellent use of cases and questions for reflection round out a well-written tool for internal and external practitioners.”




Roland Livingston, President Emeritus

Associate Professor
“As a scholar who became an “accidental practitioner” of OD several years ago, I thought that Larry and Regan could not top their previous book. However, they may have done exactly that with OD for the Intentional Practitioner.”

Todd L. Matthews PhD

The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group
“I have given Larry and Regan’s book, “OD for the Accidental Practitioner” to every consultant who has joined our firm and to clients. It is a masterpiece.”


Frederick A. Miller, CEO

, MM & Associate
“This book is full of juicy cases from the authors’ real-world work and consulting lives, each of which provides another view into the complex dynamics of the consulting relationship and the role that the OD practitioner can play.”

Matt Minahan, President

Associate Professor
“This book is not just a collection of theoretical frameworks; it’s a practical guide that intertwines the science of psychology with the art of skillful practice in organizational settings…”OD for the Intentional Practitioner” is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their professional journey in OD consulting.”

Tom Mitchell, PhD

Former Executive Director, OD Network
“…a potent example of OD as an “applied behavioral science.” This is a particularly important text for the reflexive practitioner.”

Peter F. Norlin, PhD

Benedictine
“Wow! Kokkelenberg and Miller have done it again. After their first book, “OD for the Accidental Practitioner,” they now provide a companion book for the intentional practitioner…This must-read OD book, as Kokkelenberg and Miller remind us that ‘OD rarely follows a set of rules’ and then they aid us in honing our skills with their timely cases, practical knowledge and their wisdom bits.”

Therese Yaeger, PhD

Organization Development.
“The content presents a clear and comprehensive composite of what have undoubtedly been thoughts, ideas, and experiences of many practitioners.”



Anton Shufutinsky, PhD

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