Post on 24-Dec-2015
Organizational Development at
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Board of TrusteesSeptember 9, 2009
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Currently: Vacancy−Director, Organizational Development
Opportunity to look at the needs of the College relative to Organizational Development− A planned organization-wide effort to increase
organizational effectiveness
Organizational Development
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Pace of change is accelerating
Demands in next four years (Future 2013) are enormous
Sound strategy important, but not sufficient
Organizational Development
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Culture of Evidence
Team Environment
Continuous Improvement
Culturally Responsive
Leadership Development
High Expectations of the Organization
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In lieu of a Director of Organizational Development at this time, we are recommending an Organizational Development Consultant to develop a strong understanding of organizational readiness to achieve our long-range goals and create an organizational development strategy for future
Organizational Development
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Interviewed seven Organizational Development consultants
Received formal quotes from two consultants
Analyzed goals and outcomes proposed, costs and conducted reference checks
Identified our number one choice – JCD Advisors, LLC (Ann Arbor, MI)
Selection Process
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Contract with JCD Advisors, LLC, Organizational Development Consulting firm ($58,000)* to develop a College Readiness Assessment and create an Organizational Development Strategy in which at minimum the following would occur:− Clearly articulated intended culture
− Clearly identified gaps between current and intended culture
− Recommendations for improvements in Organizational Development tools and programs to ensure alignment with intended culture
− Integrated communication plan to support successful dissemination of information about culture and Organizational Development work
− Thorough assessment of Organizational Development team and vacancy with recommendations for changes in structure/functions and/or development
Recommendation
* Budgeted dollars available due to Director vacancy ($58,000 is equivalent to one-half salary and benefits
ofvacant Director, Organizational Development position)