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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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.
The ability to plan for upcoming growth is essential to ensure continuity and that there are added resources in place to support and sustain the growth plan.
I understood the importance of a library, but had no idea that they were actually required.
It's important to have an advisory board and good plan for evolving the organization over the plan period, including job descriptions and a plan for space.
Organizational development planning is about fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the institution. This process is essential to ensure that the school remains responsive, resilient, and well-positioned to provide high-quality education to its students over the coming years.
Support roles are essential.
The importance of a library and spaces for the future
As an online program, much of this was not applicable, though it did make me wonder if we need to have a library.
I have learned advisory boards actually gain publicity within the community if they are chosen well.
