Advisers need to bring a proactive and reactive approach to organisational development. The role of the organisational development adviser is to support he individual and the organisation in understanding their need and capacity to develop within a world that is forever changing. Organisational development is a planned, systematic approach to improving organisational effectiveness – one that aligns strategy, people and processes. This programme examines how to achieve the desired goals of high performance and greater levels of collaboration through the involvement of its people.

Advisers need to bring a proactive and reactive approach to organisation change. Change can be view as an external threat and an opportunity. An organisation may also have strengths and weaknesses regarding its capacity to respond to change. The role of the change adviser is to support the individual and the organisational capacity to cope with the drivers that promote change. Change management is a key leadership challenge.

Systems leaders will need support from expert advisers in ensuring that their systems are fit for purpose, and continually improved through carefully managed modifications, responding to continuous feedback. This programme focuses on quality management support, as well as systems leadership development. We expect the Senior Associate to have high level skills and knowledge of how organisations are transformed. New techniques and tools will be introduced during the programme.