Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know

Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition) is a practical, accessible guide to building expertise in organizational development and change management. It combines core OD principles with modern practices, including AI-enabled insights, evolving workplace dynamics, and a focus on measurable impact.

Key Features Include:

• Complete coverage of OD fundamentals, frameworks, and planned change models, including systems thinking and action research
• Practical guidance across all 5 stages of OD interventions: Entry, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation, and Institutionalization
• Updated content on using AI in data analysis and diagnosis, along with emerging organizational challenges
• Ready-to-use templates, trackers, and tools for real-world OD practice

Whether you are leading a transformation initiative or developing your OD capabilities, this book focuses on application over theory. The 2nd edition expands on the first with enhanced diagnostic approaches, deeper coverage of data collection and analysis, and practical ways to incorporate AI into OD workflows.

Authored by Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz-practitioners with a combined 45+ years of experience across banking, BPO, non-profit, and global organizations-this book brings clarity and practical depth to every chapter.

Part of Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series, it serves as both a primer for beginners and a reliable reference for experienced professionals. By the end, you will be able to:

• Diagnose issues with data and AI
• Design targeted interventions
• Measure outcomes effectively
• Sustain long-term change

Organizational Development Essentials is not just a conceptual guide-it's a practical field guide for building organizations that are effective, adaptive, and human at their core.