The Future of Organization Development: A Delphi Study Among Dutch Experts

From this Delphi study among Dutch experts, the future of organization development (OD) emerges as a loosely coupled community of practice, linking very diverse members, professionals as well as scholars. One finds different priorities and values in this community, some of them even dilemmatic. The...

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Published in:Journal of change management 2010-12, Vol.10 (4), p.393-405
Main Authors: Korten, Fritz, De Caluwé, Léon, Geurts, Jac
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Delphi method
Delphi study
Experts
Organization development
Studies
Sustainability management
the Netherlands
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Summary:From this Delphi study among Dutch experts, the future of organization development (OD) emerges as a loosely coupled community of practice, linking very diverse members, professionals as well as scholars. One finds different priorities and values in this community, some of them even dilemmatic. The authors argue that diversity and complexity are strengths not weaknesses of a 'sustainable' OD. Referring to organizational concepts such as requisite variety and resilience, the authors stress that OD networks should, in the future more than in the past, make sure that a diverse set of ambitions can be discussed, promoted, fostered, accommodated and realized.
ISSN:1469-7017
1479-1811
DOI:10.1080/14697017.2010.516486