BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY

ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
AND DEVELOPMENT
707

Contact Info:
Dr. Marilou Ryder
Ryder@Brandman.edu
760-900-0556
 WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
RICHARD BECKHARD (1969 )

Organizational development is an effort

(1) planned, (2) organization-wide, and (3)
managed from the top to (4) increase
organizational effectiveness and health
through (5) planned interventions in the
organization's processes using
behavioral-science knowledge (p.9).
 COMPLEX TO SIMPLE
Organization
development (OD)
is a deliberately
planned effort to
increase an
organization's
relevance and
viability.
 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND
DEVELOPMENT

This course examines the body of

organizational concepts and theories to build
your capacity to discover or invent effective
means for creating transformational change.
Major Organizational Development (OD) themes
such as planned change, consultation,
organizational culture, and
action research will be explored.
 REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Anderson, Donald. ( 2014). Organizational development: The

process of leading organizational change (3 rd Edition). California:
SAGE Publications.

Hammond, S. A. (1998). The thin book of appreciative inquiry , 2 nd

ed. Thin Book Publishing Company.

Schwarz, R. (2002). The skilled facilitator. San Francisco, CA:

Jossey-Bass.

Anderson, D. and Anderson, L.A. (2010). The change leader s

roadmap: How to navigate your organizations transformation (2 nd
ed.). San Francisco: Pfeiffer

Crowley, Mark C. (2011). Lead from the heart: transformational

leadership for the 21 st century. Bloomington, Indiana: Balboa Press.
 COURSE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT

Module One: Organizational Theory

Module Two: Environmental Scanning

Module Three: Organizational Development: Core

Values and Ethics; Consultant-Client
Relationships
Module Four: Organizational Development:
Interventions
Module Five: Action Research and Learning
Organizations
IMPORTANT COURSE DOCS
LOCATED IN BLACKBOARD
ANNOUNCEMENTS
START HERE
COURSE INFORMATION
MODULE ONE
MODULE TWO
MODULE THREE
MODULE FOUR
MODULE FIVE
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE AT A GLANCE
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE AT A GLANCE

MODULE 1 Required Reading Lectures Immersions Assignments

Organizational Theory Presentations Webinars Due Dates
(CLO # 1) Videos Cohort Meetings
Review various organizational Anderson, D, View this Video: January Immersion Assignment 1.1 CORE
theories to provide a foundation Organizational Robert J. Marshak -Making Intro to collaborative COMPETENCIES
for value in facilitating Development: The Process Sense of Organization inquiry approaches and 10 POINTS
organizational change. of Leading Organizational Development participation in Due End of Week 8
Change Chapters 1-2; 4 Appreciative Inquiry
Review these brief PPTs: application. Assignment 1.2
Compare and contrast different Hatch: Article PROFESSIONAL LINKEDIN
perspectives of organizational Why Study Organizational 1. History of Organizational Webinar #1 ACCOUNT
theory to determine their viability Theory? Development (Anderson) Week 1 10 POINTS
using one perspective over the 2. Change is goodYou go Webinar with author Self-Assessment
others for practice. Hunsicker: Article First (Simple Truths) Mark Crowley Due End of Week 7
Organizational Theory for 3. Ive got a LinkedIn Define Your
Leaders Account, Now What? Transformation Assignment 1.3
Change LEAD FROM THE HEART
Review these brief articles to Review course Video Presentation
assist with your LinkedIn expectations and Due End of Week 6
Account: assignments 10 Points
7 Steps to Creating the Cohort Mtg. #1
Best LinkedIn Profile Weeks 3/4
13 Intelligent Reasons to Discuss Transformational
Spend More Time on Change Projects
LinkedIn
Controlling Whats Public
on LinkedIn
How to Create a Great
LinkedIn Profile
 ASSIGNMENTS AND POINT SUMMARY

Module 1: Organizational Theory

Assignment 1.1 OD CORE COMPETENCIES Total 10 POINTS

ASSIGNMENT 1.1
Todays organizations face constant pressures to change -- the need to change is one of the hallmarks of contemporary organizations,
whether its a government entity, a private business, a not-for-profit, or an educational institution (Anderson, 2014). In this course you
are reading and learning about theory and practices of organization development to understand what kinds of interventions are useful in
what situations to make change possible. You are required to read all chapters in the core text, Organization Development: The Process
of Leading Organizational Change (Anderson 2014) to gain a broader understanding of the history and theory of OD to effectively
manage and implement change in organizations. After completing the required readings, measure your OD Core Competencies by taking
a simple online assessment located in Blackboard under Assignment 1.1-A Check-Up. This assessment will be graded automatically and
your score (up to 10 points) will be recorded in the Blackboard grade book. You are encouraged to work in teams and not wait until the
end of Week 8 to complete this assignment. No retakes of online assessment. (Copies of assessment questions located in Blackboard for
your review).

DUE: Assessment Due End of Week #8

Value: 10 Points

DUE DATE AND PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING:

Assessment Completed End of WEEK 8
* * Automatically graded by BB (10 Points)
 SUGGESTED TIMELINE
PLACE NEAR YOUR WORK STATION

EDOL 707: Suggested Time Line 2016

WEEK DATES EDOL 707 ASSIGNMENT POINTS Notes Due DATE Graded By
1 March Use this first week of the Ongoing Apply reading material to all course learning Ongoing N/A
7-13 course to begin your core objectives and corresponding assignments
text readings
Sign up for your LinkedIn Ongoing Read up on LinkedIn though articles and PPTs posted Ongoing N/A
Account if you dont in Blackboard Shell.
already have one.
3.0-B Students Choice: 2.5 Complete Discussion Board Question # 1 Weeks 1-2 Instructor
Discussion Board points @
(Complete only if selected)

2 Tentative WEBINAR # 1
March 14, Author Mark Crowley Webinar March 14, 2016 6:00-7:30
2016
Individual Instructor Webinars to Follow: Overview of Theory and Development;
Assignment Clarification; Students explain their TCPs
2 March 2.2 Internal Environmental 10 Complete by end of Week 2 and present findings at Due Cohort
14-20 Scan scheduled Cohort Meeting # 1 Cohort Mentor
Mtg. #1
2.3 Required Initiatives 5 Follow directions in text and submit to Dropbox March 20 Instructor

3-4 Dates set by COHORT MEETING #1

Instructor/
Assignment 2.2 Internal Environmental Scan Results reported;
Students
Update Plan to Plan Assignment ; Work on TCP Applications
3 March 3.0-B Students Choice: 2.5 Complete Discussion Board Question # 2 Weeks Instructor
21-27 Discussion Board points @ 3-4
(Complete only if selected)
ASSIGNMENTS AND POINT SUMMARY

1.1 OD CORE COMPETENCIES 10 Points

1.2 PROFESSIONAL LINKEDIN ACCOUNT 10 Points
1.3 LEAD FROM THE HEART 10 Points
Video Presentation

2.1 TEAM WORK: MAGAZINE RACK SCAN 10 Points

2.2 INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN 10 Points
2.3 REQUIRED INITIATIVES 10 Points
3.0 OD CONSULTING MATERIAL-INFORMATIONAL PIECE 10 Points

4.0 COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY 5 Points

Appreciative Inquiry

5.1 PLAN TO PLAN 20 Points

Signature Assignment

5.2 Complete TCP Application 5 Points

TOTAL 100 Points
 MODULE 1
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

1.1 OD CORE COMPETENCIES- 10 Points

1.2 PROFESSIONAL LINKEDIN ACCOUNT- 10 Points
1.3 Lead from the Heart- Video Presentation- 10 Points
 ASSIGNMENT (1.1) 10 POINTS
OD CORE COMPETENCIES

CHECK-UP
Based on Core Text
70 Questions
No Retakes
Graded by BB
Suggestion: Work in Teams
Copy of Questions in BB
ASSIGNMENT (1.2) 10 POINTS
LINKEDIN ACCOUNT
 ASSIGNMENT (1.2) 10 POINTS
PROFESSIONAL LINKEDIN ACCOUNT

Review resources in
Blackboard to get you
started
If you already have a
LinkedIn page then work to
update it and follow
assignment requirements
Recommend that you read a
how to book for future
reference or view the
LinkedIn Webinars.
THREE MAIN FOCUS AREAS

1. Develop a Profile
Image
2. Make Connections
3. Networking
groups
 # 1 DEVELOP A PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE IMAGE

Include a professional photograph.

Complete your profile. Make it easy for people to find you
by including your name, location, and enticing headline.
Add a summary of your education, skills, and experiences.
Include your status as a doctoral student in the Brandman
EDD program.
Check out the following LinkedIn accounts as possible
samples for your own LinkedIn Account:
Joe Cockrell- Brandman Vice Chancellor of Communication
Marilou [Parsons] Ryder-Associate Professor Brandman University
 # 2 MAKE CONNECTIONS
(MINIMUM 40 CONTACTS)

10 Professional Connections: Begin by searching for people you

already know and send a personal message, inviting them to
connect.
10 Brandman Faculty and Administrative Connections: Invite Dr.
Zeppos, Dr. Pat White, and other Brandman professors to join your
network.
10 Brandman Student Connections: Invite at least 10 of your EDD
colleagues to join your network.
Secure a few recommendations and endorsements. Ask people you
have worked under or with to give you a recommendation or
endorsement.
Make at least 2 endorsements for people in your network.
Share relevant content on a regular basis.
 3.
# 3 BECOME AN ACTIVE MEMBER IN SELECTED
NET WORKING GROUPS
(MINIMUM OF 2 GROUPS)

Join at least two professional networking groups; one

consisting of people from your niche, and the other
consisting of your target audience. Then, share content
and engage them.

Join the Brandman Networking group and post at least

one interesting and relevant content for this group.

Respond to at least one Brandman networking post.

 ASSIGNMENT (1.2) 10 POINTS
PROFESSIONAL LINKEDIN ACCOUNT
GRADING: Self Assessment Tool
Points Check
Check off completed if
Student Comments
categories Completed

and add reflective

commentary
Sign Up for a [free] LinkedIn 2
Account or use the one you
currently have
Create an interesting and 1
engaging Profile
Post a professional photo 1

Make/invite at least 10 1
professional contacts from
people in your current field
 ASSIGNMENT (1.3) 10 POINTS
LEAD FROM THE HEART

Mark Crowley will lead Webinar # 1

January 23, 6:00-7:30
http://brandman.adobeconnect.com/ryderroom/
 ASSIGNMENT (1.3) 10 POINTS
LEAD FROM THE HEART VIDEO PRESENTATION
 ASSIGNMENT (1.3) 10 POINTS
LEAD FROM THE HEART

3-5 Minute Video

Respond to Two Prompts
Upload to You Tube
Graded on Content and
Presentation Skills
 MODULE 2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING

Assignment 2.1
Magazine Rack Sc an
10 Points

Assignment 2.2
Environmental Scan
10 Points

Assignment 2.3
Required Initiatives
10 Points
Change Leadership Team
ASSIGNMENT (2.1) 10 POINTS
MAGAZINE RACK SCAN
 ASSIGNMENT (2.1) 10 POINTS
MAGAZINE RACK SCAN

Form a team (2-3) from your cohort

Scan magazine news stand
Review articles, features, for future trends
Work with your team to write a joint Futures
paper
Connect your findings to Friedman's That Used
to Be Us

Graded by Cohort Mentor

 ASSIGNMENT (2.2) 10 POINTS
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN

Select 2-3 scan factors in organization

(demographics, unions, turnover data, budget, political,
environmental)
Select own method for collecting data
(archival data, interviews, observations, surveys)
Triangulate data and identify any
recommendations
Provide briefing to Change Leadership Team
Use data to help define/refine Required
Initiatives and TCP
 ASSIGNMENT (2.2)
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN

Present a five-minute
overview of scan
findings at Cohort
Meeting # 1

Cohort Mentor
grades using rubric
 ASSIGNMENT: 2.3 (10 POINTS)
DETERMINE REQUIRED INITIATIVES

Identify initiatives
leading to the change
and unify under one
transformational
umbrella

Send to instructor via

Dropbox by end of
Week Two
DETERMINE REQUIRED INITIATIVES

Developmental
Changes

Transitional
Changes

Transformational
Change
TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE

Developmental
Changes

Transitional
Changes

Transformational
Change
 DEVELOPMENTAL
Developing the current state;
improvement of what is.
New state is a prescribed;
enhancement of the old state;
Examples:
Improved Attendance Policies
Improved Customer Service Plan
New Phone Systems
Improved Leadership Training
 TRANSITIONAL
Design and implementation of a desired
new state that solves an old state
problem;
Requires management of the transition
process to dismantle the old state while
putting in place the new state
Examples:
Zero-Based Budget Development
Virtual Training Modules
Student Incentive Attendance Program
 TRANSFORMATIONAL
The specifics are unknown when the change
process begins.
Market requirements force fundamental
changes in st rategy, operations, and
worldview
Examples:
New Technology: Nokia; Virtual Schools
Product Restructuring: Publishing; Apple
Market Repositioning: McDonalds

Culture Concerns
Identify and implement
research based school
configurations and discipline
procedures to assist
potential drop outs.
Culture Change:
Test out different research
based applications for how
students learn, earn credit
for standards mastery
Community Involvement
Create and implement
various school and
community based
Initiatives; (attendance
incentive programs)
Define and implement Convene various Task
Technology component forces to study and
to identify potential identify drop out factors;
truants Grades, attendance,
discipline, truancy, no
school clubs, activities,
sports.
Develop Collective
Bargaining Initiatives to
address graduation issues
Transformational impacting contracts (class
size, credit reduction, credit
Change retrieval, etc.)
Every student
graduates!
Design relevant leadership
staff development for
principals and teachers
Political:
Restructure 9th grade
Consider innovative
instructional designs
 MODULE 3
CORE VALUES AND ETHICS OF OD

Learning activities
cover facets of the OD
practitioner and
consulting process.

Students study how to

facilitate the consulting
process.
Change Leadership Team
 MODULE 3 ASSIGNMENT 3.0
OD INFORMATIONAL PIECE (10 POINTS)

Create an authentic informational

piece to describe your services to
your organization for practice as a
leader/consultant/facilitator
involved with your transformational
change initiative.
 ASSIGNMENT (4.0) 5 POINTS
COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY
Employ Appreciative Inquiry in your
organization.
Share data with Change Leadership Team (if
available) to help with drafting Initiatives.
Report findings in one page slide during
Webinar #2 (discussion among class).
Graded by Instructor.
 SIGNATURE
ASSIGNMENT
Assignment 5.1
Plan to Plan
(20 Points)

Template in Preparation for EDOL 708

Graded by Instructor
 ASSIGNMENT (5.1) 20 POINTS
PLAN TO PLAN
Project to prepare you to think in a more
strategic OD manner
You will develop the TCP Strategic Plan
in the next course EDOL 708
First step to developing a successful
strategic plan is to Plan to Plan.
 ASSIGNMENT (5.1) 20 POINTS
PLAN TO PLAN
1. Members of Change Leadership Team
2. Internal Environment Scan
3. Expectations for upcoming Strategic
Planning Process
4. Mandates
5. Leadership Team Roles
 ASSIGNMENT (5.1) 20 POINTS
PLAN TO PLAN
6. Senior Management Commitment
7. Draft Meeting Dates Schedule
8. Informed Stakeholders
9. Projected Resources
10.Assessment of Readiness
 PLAN TO PLAN TEMPLATE- 20 POINTS

PLAN TO PLAN TEMPLATE

Transformational Change Project Description:

CRITERIA Action Response

1. MEMBERS OF CHANGE LEADERSHIP
TEAM: List the members of your
Change Leadership Team

2. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN:

Based on the information that has
been collected in the internal
environmental scan what are the 2-3
factors the Change Leadership Team
has identified that could impact
successfully bringing about
transformative change at your
organization?
 ASSIGNMENT (5.1) 5 POINTS
TCP APPLICATION
Meet with your Cohort Mentor to review and
refine all elements of your Transformational
Change Project.
Complete TCP Application
Secure Cohort Mentor approval and signature
Submit to Cohort Mentor by May 1 st Not to
Dropbox.
 TWO WEBINARS
1.5 HOURS
Week 1 Weeks 4 or 5
Webinar with Mark Crowley Overview of Action Research
January 23 rd 6:00 PM and Plan to Plan
Present your collaborative
Instructors may host an
Inquiry (AI) results during
additional webinar
Webinar- (5 Points).
Assignment clarification
 COHORT MEETINGS
Weeks 3 or 4
Report out findings of
internal scan-graded by
cohort mentor (10 points)
Discuss your transformational
change and provide Plan to
Plan updates to cohort
mentor.
Weeks 6 or 7
Cohort Mentor Grades
Magazine Rack Scan Article
Meet and confer with CM to
review and refine TCP.
Complete formal TCP
Application and submit to CM
(5 Points).
ARE YOU READY?