Organizational Development
Organizational Development (OD) is a systematic, planned approach to improving organizational effectiveness and health through interventions in processes, structures, and culture. It focuses on enhancing an organization's capacity to adapt, innovate, and achieve its goals by aligning strategy, people, and systems. OD practitioners use behavioral science principles to facilitate change, improve communication, and build collaborative work environments.
Developers should learn Organizational Development when working in or leading teams, as it helps create more productive, agile, and resilient work environments, especially in tech companies undergoing rapid growth or transformation. It is crucial for roles involving team management, process improvement, or organizational change, such as engineering managers, tech leads, or agile coaches, to foster innovation and reduce burnout.