Organizational Development Planning | Origin: OP105
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Developing a Five-year Plan for Your Educational Institution --> Organizational Development Planning
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Comment on Allan Skok's post:
I would add that the combination of an up to date digital and physical labrary is key for everone in the comunity.
Was not aware that the employment support is part of the library.
Organizational development planning is very closely linked to earlier, more foundational program planning. This includes changes to the college's organizational chart, specifically the advisory board and its makeup, a library, and the utilization of physical space.
Schools can provide library resources through whatever avenue can work for the school and ensure their students are receiving tools and resources.
The library is an important part of school for staff and students
Organizational development is about more than just structure—it’s about creating a culture and framework that supports growth, adaptability, and long-term success. A strong five-year plan in this area helps ensure that people, processes, and policies are aligned with the institution’s mission and strategic goals
To apply this, I intend to emphasize continuous improvement and collaboration in my work. By focusing on professional development, building strong communication channels, and aligning goals with measurable outcomes, I can contribute to an organizational culture that supports both employees and students.
I learned about the importance of library services to staff and students.
This section was very interesting but not easy to apply. Each university has a different organizational chart. I will work on one that is for an online University. I have learned about the Human Resources, advisory board, library and physical space.
Este apartado me enseña que el mejor consejo asesor está compuesto por una representación de toda la comunidad, ya que esto garantiza una mayor diversidad de perspectivas, fomenta la inclusión en la toma de decisiones y permite abordar las necesidades y preocupaciones de todos los sectores involucrados.
This module highlighted the value of a clear organizational chart—even in smaller schools where roles often overlap. It’s a useful tool for staff and students to understand roles and responsibilities. I also found the idea of comparing staff-created org charts insightful. The module reinforced the importance of a student library—not just for academic resources but also career development—and the need to plan for space or explore nearby options. Lastly, the concept of an advisory board stood out as a valuable source of external guidance and support.
I have learned that HEI administrators manage people, spaces, and time.
Organizational Development (OD) planning is a strategic approach to enhancing an institution’s effectiveness, adaptability, and culture. It focuses on improving structures, processes, and people to align with the organization's mission and long-term objectives. By following this structured OD plan, organizations can build a more resilient, high-performing, and future-ready workforce.
I leaned about how to move forward with additional space when adding new programs
I learned about the requirements
Now I understand why the majority of school have a virtual library as a required resource
I really enjoyed the module on physical space. I didn't realize that this was the first thing you should think about when developing a 5-year plan.
I learned about the importance of library services to staff and students.
Organizational development planning for IT schools involves strategizing ways to improve the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the institution.
Strategic Planning:
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the IT school's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.
Engage key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry partners, in the strategic planning process.
Develop a strategic plan that outlines priorities, objectives, action steps, and performance indicators for achieving the IT school's long-term goals.
This reading shows me that as the school grows in number of students, and as online education gains strength, it is important to frequently review the need to make some changes or updates, we must understand that the physical space and the positions additional help students improve their performance
Infrastructure planning is key for on campus schools. Developing additional classrooms takes time. On the other hand libraries are resources not only available for students but also for faculty.
