How can one use organization development skills and knowledge? Most OD practitioners work as internal or external change consultants. They work with individuals, teams, and whole organizations to help them become more effective, and to build more sane work arrangements and interactions. Others use this knowledge and skill in support of their management role. Here is what one of our recent graduates wrote about her experience:
"I'm amazed at how often I'm able to use the techniques and skills I learned in the Sonoma State OD program in my job in national account sales. I sincerely believe that any interaction that requires working with, influencing or leading people can be vastly improved by using OD methods.
The OD program not only gave me a different set of skills, it provided me with a new way of thinking about and seeing things. It has enriched both my personal and work life."
Mindi Lewis, MA (Class of 2004)
Director, National Account Sales
Carl Zeiss Vision
The Psycholog MA in OD at Sonoma State builds the leadership skills needed for successfully consulting to, or leading organizations, including:
o Powerful new tools to be a more effective manager, leader, or consultant
o Cutting-edge approaches, theories, and tools one can use now to create and sustain winning organizations and thriving communities
o A wider professional network, broadly applicable skills, and increased employment options.
Students learn through practical experience, hands-on projects, and internships. The two-year program meets two nights a week and one Saturday a month.
A good way to learn more about this program is to attend an information meeting at Sonoma State. The next one is on:
Saturday, April 8,
1:00 to 3:00 PM
In Stevenson Hall, Room 3095
Call 707/664-2682 for information, or visit us at SSU OD Program.
Posted by eisen at November 29, 2005 07:48 PM