GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Innovative, practical and relevant SIMON GOTT Graduate Certificate In Organisational Development Programme Director Organisations cannot truly thrive in isolation. To do so they must realise their dynamic place within a global community. A community that is constantly evolving and placing different requirements of the organisations within it. The ability to respond is key to survival and success. It is not the organisation however that chooses when, why or how to respond, it is the people within it. Those people need access to resources, an organisational culture within which they feel able to support and challenge each other, a mission and strategy they have had a stake in creating, processes and procedures which support their journey towards that mission, and leadership which inspires and guides them toward a sense of collective purpose. With these elements in place, people feel motivated and engaged to the extent that they volunteer their discretionary effort they are willing to respond to whatever comes their way. Organisation development (OD) is a route towards achieving this. Practising OD in organisations means balancing economic growth with organisational health, building an agile, resilient and emotionally intelligent workforce, promoting ethical and sustainable leadership and organisational practices, and having a clear sense of purpose. Roffey Park is internationally recognised as an OD centre of excellence. For over twenty years we ve been enhancing the OD profession through skills development, innovative practice and research into OD evaluation. We work in partnership with the University of Sussex who validate our qualification programmes. The University of Sussex is ranked among the top 15 universities in the UK and among the top 120 in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What next? What are the entry criteria? You will require: Relevant Organisation Development practice experience The willingness to engage in OD work and practice in order to support your learning Readiness to engage in a Self-Managed Learning programme Module 1 Module 2 What is the process for selecting applicants? We will invite you to an interview with one of the programme tutors or the Programme Director. Additionally, we will ask you to prepare a short written piece. Module 3 Find out more We will be delighted to talk with you to help you find out more about the programme. To arrange an informal discussion about the programme email our Qualifications Registrar at qualifications@roffeypark.com; or Simon Gott, Programme Director for the Graduate Certificate in OD at simon.gott@roffeypark.com Learning Set 1 Learning Set 2 Learning Set 3 How to apply Please apply either online at www.roffeypark.com or fill out the enclosed application form. We will then agree a date for the interview and send you details of the requirements for the written piece. For any enquires or to book onto an open event please contact the Qualifications Registrar on qualifications@roffeypark.com or telephone 01293 851644. Learning Set 4 AWARD What does your fee include? All tuition and residential costs Membership of the LRC

How does it work? How does the Self-Managed Learning approach work? Self-Managed Learning in the context of this Graduate Certificate means developing and pursuing your chosen learning goals, starting by reviewing your current Organisational Development practitioner skills, knowledge, experience and theory base, as well as what has shaped your development as an Organisational Development Practitioner to this point. The programme will enable you to map the overall field of Organisational Development both in terms of theory and your practice and to formulate your own learning goals. You will be required to demonstrate achievement of those goals in a portfolio of evidence on which you will receive feedback, and which will be assessed by your peers on the programme. Working in a learning set The learning set is a vital component of the programme. You will be working in a set of up to six people plus a Set Adviser, who is a member of Roffey Park s faculty. You will normally stay in the same set for the whole programme. The set provides a collaborative environment for peer learning. It models excellent Organisational Development practice by providing a set of high support and challenge relationships based on trust, respect and empathy. It will take your listening and feedback skills to a new level. The set holds you accountable for progress and in particular you will: Agree assessment standards Discuss and agree learning outcomes Assess each others work Explore issues around learning both in terms of the experience and process of working together and the content covered What work will I have to produce? In addition to completing the 3 modules of our OD Practitioner s programme, you will attend 4 learning set meetings and produce a portfolio of work of 5,000 8,000 words covering your experience, theory and practice learnt and how this impacts you as an Organisation Development Practitioner. We do not prescribe the number of learning goals or the core components of the learning contract. However, learning contracts normally comprise 2-3 learning goals combining 2 elements from the following: The development of a specific skill relevant to participants OD practice Undertaking an organisational project, which will develop OD practice and competence, provide benefit to the organisation, and draw on new theoretical understanding; or A written seminar paper on a subject of participants choice that will examine the area of OD practice from a more theoretical standpoint How will my work be assessed? There are no written exams. All your work will be peer reviewed in your set to make sure it is of Graduate Certificate standard. The set acts as the internal examiner for the programme. This is no soft option. It is a challenging process that means that by the end of the programme you will have developed excellent feedback and assessment skills. External examiners provide the external view by monitoring overall standards and the rigour of the assessment process.

Is it right for me? Why choose the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Development? The programme offers an ideal balance between a rigorous and credible academic qualification and a practical focus. We achieve this through: You working with a learning community of peers You having access to Roffey Park Faculty. All the tutors are experienced facilitators and widely experienced in OD Practice development. Our work is grounded in our research and critical reflective practice The flexibility Roffey Park s Self-Managed Learning approach offers. You will be able to tailor your learning and focus on the areas that interest you or you need to develop the most Offering you challenge around your current assumptions, providing you with new theories, tools, and techniques, thereby increasing your awareness, competence and confidence You working with a provider that has a great track record in providing organisationally relevant qualifications How will you benefit? You will develop your analytical and critical thinking skills You will broaden your OD approach and skills, integrating new insights and knowledge You will learn how to apply theory to your practice and practice to your theory You will work in a learning community of peers and with Roffey Park s own faculty and network of experienced developers and coaches You will learn how to self-assess your own work and review that of others You will experience personal development and growth in both increasing your openness and curiosity as well as your personal discipline and focus You will gain an internationally recognised and valued qualification The organisation you work with will directly benefit from your improved practice and the work you undertake for this qualification Your organisation will benefit All of the above will be of direct benefit and relevance to your organisation. The Graduate Certificate represents a three way partnership between you, your organisation and Roffey Park The organisation will benefit in you becoming a more highly skilled, influential, motivated and effective practitioner

About Roffey Park Founded in 1946, Roffey Park is a research, management and leadership institute widely recognised for its expertise in providing high impact programmes that transform individuals and organisations. We offer a variety of open and tailored development programmes, consultancy services and qualification programmes. Our core expertise covers: Leadership Development Executive Coaching Personal Effectiveness Organisational Development Human Resources and HR Business Partnering We have particular expertise in developing the developers and our MSc in People and Organisational Development is a brand leader across Europe. All our qualifications are validated by the University of Sussex, ranked in the top 20 UK universities 2013-14 (Times Higher Education Rankings). We have a faculty who are expert in their subject area and an extensive network of over 40 associates in Europe and Asia Pacific. Our practice is informed by the work we do with our clients and the latest academic thinking underpinned by our own research. Our headquarters in West Sussex, set in 40 acres of landscaped grounds, offers modern training facilities including 60 spacious bedrooms, alongside our contemporary conference centre. UK OFFICE Roffey Park Institute, Forest Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4TB, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1293 851644 Fax: +44 (0) 1293 851565 Email: qualifications@rofffeypark.com Roffey Park Institute is a Charity, Registered No 254591 ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE Roffey Park Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, 3 Temasek Avenue, Level 34 Centennial Tower, Singapore 039190 Tel: +65 6549 7840 / 7841 / 7842 Fax: +65 6549 7011 Email: singapore@rofffeypark.com Company registration 201015595E