Week 1 Discussion: So You Want to Be an OD Consultant?

 
Organizational development (OD) is the practice of helping organizations solve problems and reach their goals. As an OD practitioner in the role of consultant, you collaborate and communicate with organizational teams, departments, and committees to identify issues, plan strategies for change, and enhance organizational performance.  
Consider what you already know about consulting for organizational change. Perhaps you have had personal experience with organizational development or change. Maybe you are part of a self-managed work team or transformative global corporation, or this may be your first foray into the world of consulting. In this Discussion, you reflect on your knowledge of organizational change and examine the skills required of OD consultants.
To prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the role of OD consultants in addressing organizational issues and planning for change.

With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 a brief description of one area of organizational development you would like to learn more about during this course. Next, briefly introduce yourself, describe one skill you possess that you think will be important for you as an OD practitioner, and explain why this particular skill will be an asset.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.