7LD01 Organisational Design and Development centres on the principles of organisational design and development aimed at achieving strategic goals and ensuring organisational success. It explores how change impacts organisational structures and processes, emphasising the interconnectedness of structure, process, and people. The unit also considers how change affects working lives and outlines strategies for engaging employees and stakeholders in successful implementation. Additionally, it encourages reflection on the personal skills, techniques, and behaviours essential for effective organisational design and development.
What will you learn
You will critically evaluate theories and concepts related to organisational design and development, gaining insight into the general principles and key issues that underpin them. You will explore the meaning and value of organisational design and development, review the rationale behind it, and understand the complexity of various organisational forms. This includes discussing their contextual relevance. You will also develop an understanding of different methods and approaches to organisational development and how they align with organisational goals. Additionally, you will investigate the role of people professionals in creating new organisational forms. Finally, you will examine responses and approaches to change, including strategies for employee engagement and reflect on the personal skills and behaviours that contribute to successful implementation.
This module is suitable for persons who:
This unit is suitable for individuals who:
- Are experienced people practitioners
- Hold senior people practice roles and seek to enhance their skills and understanding to influence strategy, policy, and people
- Aim to shape people practice and create value for a broader audience
- Are actively leading and managing people and practices within organisations
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this module, learners will be able to:
- Comprehend the concepts and theories underlying organisational design and development
- Explore various organisational design options and their alignment with organisational aims and objectives
- Understand methods and approaches to organisational development that facilitate the achievement of organisational goals
- Analyse responses to organisational change and strategies for successful implementation
