Explore the overlap and dynamic tension between Strategic HR and OD, and learn how applying an OD approach strengthens strategic articulation and execution while enhancing organisational and employee effectiveness.
£3,500
£2,750
Special Offer
Programme type
workshop
Location
Live Virtual Classroom
Start date
23 April 2026
Duration
2-Day Workshop
Commitment
2 full consecutive days or 4 consecutive days of 3.5 hour sessions
Certification
Certificate of Completion from Labyrinth Coaching & Consulting
Understanding the foundation before diving into the course
The culture and capabilities of your people: how individuals and teams grow, collaborate, and adapt to change.
Leadership development and succession planning
Team dynamics and collaboration effectiveness
Change management and cultural transformation
Talent assessment and capability building
AI Enhancement:
AI provides predictive attrition modelling, personalised development recommendations, sentiment analysis, and team composition optimisation for enhanced performance.
OD for Leaders and HR Professionals is a progressive and highly practical programme designed for Leaders, Managers, HR, and Change Professionals who want to elevate organisational performance through the power of Organisational Development and Design.
This interactive and insight-rich course equips learners with the tools, strategies, and confidence to expand their OD and leadership capabilities—enhancing culture, systems, processes, and people to drive innovation, alignment, and lasting change.
Participants will learn how to develop the potential, capacity, and capability of their organisation and its people, strengthening execution and the delivery of strategic goals. By harnessing the dynamic interplay between organisational strategy, HR best practice, and OD principles, they'll be equipped to engineer change, boost effectiveness, and lead with impact.

Running consistently since 2009, regularly over-subscribed
Over 20 years global experience with world's leading organisations
The learning frequently leads to influencing the strategy, building alignment across functions and driving measurable organisational performance
Demonstrate that this isn't just theory — participants leave with tangible tools they can apply immediately
Learn how organisations achieve long-lasting transformation
Peer learning during the working, followed by a community of senior leaders and professionals for ongoing support & challenge

Experience an engaging, interactive learning environment that enables learners to apply new OD knowledge, tools, and techniques through practical exploration, reflection, and real-world application - building the confidence and capability to drive meaningful organisational impact.
This course is for professionals who want to elevate their impact by strengthening their Organisational Development capabilities to drive innovation, embed change, and turn strategy into measurable results.
Leaders and Line Managers who wish to develop their OD&D skills as the 'twin to strategy'
HR Professionals – Senior HR Managers and HRBPs
OD Specialists and Practitioners
Change Agents
Business Consultants (Internal & External)
L&D Professionals
Lay the foundations for impactful Organisation Development practice. Understand the overlap and dynamic tension between HR and OD, and how both can be leveraged to strengthen organisational and employee effectiveness. Explore the leader's OD accountability and contribution as the enabler—or "twin"—to strategy, and gain a clear grasp of OD's origins, principles, and core theories that shape modern interventions and organisational success.
Strengthen your strategic focus by using an OD approach to data and evidence to drive deliberate decisions and meaningful change. Examine the realities of continuous organisational transformation and learn how to expand your repertoire of OD interventions. Apply organisational models as diagnostic roadmaps to collect, analyse, and interpret multiple sources of data—turning insight into evidence-based action. Through real-work case studies, you'll assess implications for your own organisation and apply learning directly to live challenges.
Discover how to intervene with precision and purpose to create lasting organisational impact. This module explores group dynamics, the importance of practitioner self-awareness, and the concept of "self-as-instrument." Build confidence in designing and implementing interventions using a practical OD toolkit, while knowing when to draw on specialist expertise. Strengthen your ability to facilitate effective decision-making—both in strategic settings and in day-to-day leadership contexts such as chairing meetings—by understanding the mechanics of group process and applying strategies that foster clarity, alignment, and collective commitment.
Examine how OD enables alignment between business strategy, operating models, and culture to drive organisational effectiveness in the new world of work. Explore the evolving role of Strategic HR and the leadership responses required to navigate change. This module also emphasises review and evaluation—particularly of softer, people-centred initiatives—to ensure learning, impact, and continuous improvement. Through real-work applications, you'll refine your ability to articulate strategy, ensure coherence, and lead sustainable performance.
2 full consecutive days
4 consecutive days of 3.5 hour sessions
This is a highly interactive experience with practical engagement through:
"This programme transformed how I approach organisational development. The practical tools and frameworks are immediately applicable, and the peer learning was invaluable."
Sarah Mitchell
HR Director, Financial Services
"The depth of expertise from the facilitators and the quality of the cohort made this an exceptional learning experience. I've already applied several interventions with great success."
James Chen
OD Consultant, Technology Sector
"A masterclass in strategic OD. The programme gave me the confidence and capability to lead transformational change initiatives in my organisation."
Emma Thompson
Change Manager, Healthcare
Small cohorts. High support. Practical tools. Real results.
OD for Leaders & HR
£1950