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Would you like to deepen and broaden your OD knowledge and practice with other experienced colleagues. Take some focused time to refresh, renew your Use of Self and your impact? Registration is now opem for Programme 19 of the higly acclaimed OD Certifcate programme.The NTL Global Organisation Development (OD) Certificate Programme is a carefully integrated sequence of six experiential learning mo

When buyers decide, they categorise The How to Win Work Through Visibility in 2026 masterclass held in partnership between The Leadership Visibility Co on Jan 29th, brought up a lot of reflection points. Mainly about how we see our own visibility as founders, leaders, and consultants, and more importantly, how the market sees us, and therefore, where the gaps are.  “When something hurts, people do

Host a Session at the ODNE Annual Conference 2026We would like to invite all our members to consider whether you'd like to host a session at the conference. This is your chance to inspire, equip, and connect with a diverse community of OD professionals, leaders, and practitioners from across Europe.Are you ready to lead a session aligned with our conference theme, 'The Stories We Tell when the Gro

Warmth, Honesty and the Long Game of ChangeInterviewed by Suzie ThompsonWhen you first meet Peti, two qualities show up before he says a word: warmth and candour. He laughs about being “too blunt” sometimes, but it’s said with the disarming curiosity of someone who simply cares about people and wants to understand what’s really going on. That combination has shaped a three-decade career helping le

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic people to join the ODN Europe board. We are a small, friendly team which allows us to make decisions quickly and implement initiatives that make a difference to our members and the wider field. You really can make a difference as a board member!To be successful you’ll need to be good at working collaboratively and also comfortable making decisions inde

By Suzie ThompsonI didn’t come to Organisation Development (OD) with the lingo neatly lined up. I still trip over the jargon sometimes. And yet OD felt instantly familiar, like a name for the messy, relational, purpose led way I already believed work should happen: people-first, learning as we go, embracing complexity.I first encountered OD at Roffey Park in my role, and it clicked. Since then, ha

By Julia FlowerToday, organisations are shaped by complexity, uncertainty, and shifting demands, requiring them to continuously evolve in their structure, culture, and ways of working.Leaders are expected to guide through ambiguity, while teams are asked to learn at pace and deliver faster with greater resilience, and the real challenge is maintaining healthy organisations during times of constant

We are all embarked on a journey of development a process of discovering who we are and who we could be. Today we spend most of our waking hours at work. The organisation has become the main arena for our personal growth. But how many of us know how to grasp the development opportunities available so that we may realise our full potential as human beings as well as professionals? Finding Merlin of

Available in Dutch: De Kleren van de Leider and in English The Leader's ClothesLeadership as a social phenomenon is not permanent and can never be acquired definitively. Leadership is what turns people into a group and what gives them a sense of direction, support and meaning. The nature of leadership is variable, depending on the context, the challenges and the people involved. The leader’s cloth

The challenges we encounter in our everyday world(s) require updated and sophisticated types of 'conversation', literally and in a wider sense. It's not just about the content, it's about the relationships, the interactions. Embodied sensemaking offers ideas; the worlds of music, art and design offer new sounds and vistas. An open exploration of the metaphors that shape the potentialities and limi

Andrew Day's book explores the psychological and social dynamics of continuous, disruptive and discontinuous change. It examines the emotional strain and challenges of disruption, studies the nature of organisational transformation and examines what can be done to develop an organisation’s capacity to adapt and thrive in turbulent environments.An organisation’s long-term survival increasingly rest

The world of work dramatically changed during the pandemic and set off a series of societal trends and organisational changes. These trends continue to evolve and present leaders with situations they’ve never faced before. Working environments have changed forever. The office has shifted from being ‘the’ place to work, to being ‘a’ place to work.Where to work is only one part of creating competiti

Managing Change in Organizations by Tony Nicholls provides practical tips and examples on how to manage the people side of change as well as advice on how to engage staff and support them during times of business flux and uncertainty. There is also expert guidance for HR, OD and management professionals on how to manage staff expectations, communicate change effectively and prioritize wellbeing du

No Silver Bullet by Steve Hearsum debunks the myth of quick fixes, revealing how unconscious patterns of shame and anxiety drive the market for them. This book delves into the reasons behind the appeal of quick fixes, including out of date ideas about leadership and business education, the glorification of theory and the allure of thought leaders, amongst other things. It also touches on the compl

Posts captured from the algorithmically fleeting ephemera of LinkedIn.    Anastasiia Tumanova on making space for complexity, emotion and possibility.  Stefan Cousquer on how we connect strategy with OD and balance performance with transformation conversations  Helene Casanova on cultural transformation.  Burgert Kirsten on helping bring more wisdom, aliveness, and creativity into organizations.

A Turning Point in DEI: A New Approach to Leadership (Part 1)Part 1 of a two-part mini project. If you were not able to attend Part 1 (30 April) but you think you might like to take part, please watch the recording of ther session to understand the intent of the project and what it asks of participants, and then book an interview slot if you'd like to take part. The number of slots is limited to 2

ODNE Membership: A 100X Return on InvestmentMark EmdinJoining the Organisation Development Network Europe (ODNE) has been one of the most rewarding investments I’ve made—not just financially but also contributing to my learning, expanding my capability and ability to have greater impact with my clients. As the saying goes, investing in yourself is the best investment you can make.Since joining the

Evento ODN España21 March 2025Pilas recargadas después de un segundo evento @ODN Europe y Espana en Madrid el pasado viernes en ... Maider Gorostidi y Stefan Cousquer compartieron con nosotros mas sobre el team de los tres horizontes, y como nos puede ayudar a acompañar el cambio. David Criado nos ayudo a ser mas conscientes de nuestros sesgos, y del impacto de estos, y Lizzie Reather nos hablo de

The Art and Science of OD: Key Insights from Cluj On February 6, OD Network Europe and CDM hosted a transformative event at Bosch Engineering Center Cluj, bringing together over 60 professionals to explore Organizational Development (OD) through the lens of experienced leaders. The event featured two distinguished speakers: Carmen Petcu, General Manager of De'Longhi Romania, and Tobias Matter, Dir

The Spring 2025 issue of the OD Review, Integrating Among a Variety of OD-Related Concepts is available to members here.