Course Information

Introduction

This 35-day Organizational Development Executive Mini Master develops advanced knowledge and practical skills required to improve organizational effectiveness, strengthen workplace culture and support sustainable organizational growth.

The program focuses on culture development, leadership models, change models, performance systems, organizational assessment and talent management. Participants will learn how to analyze organizational needs, develop effective cultures, support leadership capability, manage change initiatives, improve performance systems and develop talent strategies.

Through practical frameworks, organizational development models, case studies and applied projects, participants will develop the ability to diagnose organizational challenges, design improvement initiatives and support long-term organizational effectiveness.

The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the organizational development concepts and tools learned throughout the Mini Master to analyze a real organizational development challenge and develop a structured improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Mini Master, participants will be able to:

1. Develop organizational culture improvement approaches that support values, behaviours and business objectives.

2. Apply leadership models to strengthen leadership capability and improve organizational effectiveness.

3. Use change management models to support successful organizational transformation initiatives.

4. Design performance systems that align employee contributions with organizational goals.

5. Conduct organizational assessments to identify improvement opportunities and development priorities.

6. Develop talent management approaches that support employee growth, retention and organizational capability.

7. Complete a practical thesis project that applies organizational development concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Mini Master is designed for:

1. HR directors, HR managers and organizational development professionals responsible for improving organizational effectiveness.

2. Executives and senior managers involved in culture, leadership and organizational improvement initiatives.

3. Learning and development professionals supporting leadership and talent development programs.

4. Change management professionals involved in organizational transformation projects.

5. Business leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of organizational development practices.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 7

Understanding Leadership Models

- Exploring different leadership models and their applications.
- Understanding how leadership approaches influence organizational effectiveness.
- Identifying leadership capabilities required for organizational success.


Applying Leadership Models

- Evaluating leadership approaches based on organizational needs.
- Developing leadership behaviours that support performance and engagement.
- Aligning leadership practices with organizational direction.


Developing Leadership Capability

- Identifying leadership development needs.
- Creating approaches to strengthen leadership effectiveness.
- Supporting continuous leadership improvement.

Part 3 / 7

Understanding Organizational Change

- Exploring the principles of organizational change and transformation.
- Understanding factors that influence successful change initiatives.
- Identifying challenges that affect change adoption.


Applying Change Management Models

- Understanding structured approaches for managing organizational change.
- Planning change activities based on organizational needs.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement throughout change processes.


Leading Sustainable Change

- Managing resistance and improving change acceptance.
- Communicating change effectively across organizations.
- Building organizational capability for continuous adaptation.

Part 4 / 7

Understanding Organizational Performance Systems

- Exploring the role of performance systems in achieving organizational objectives.
- Understanding the relationship between goals, measurement and employee contribution.
- Identifying elements of effective performance management.


Designing Performance Frameworks

- Developing performance systems aligned with organizational strategy.
- Defining objectives, measures and evaluation approaches.
- Supporting accountability and continuous improvement.


Improving Performance Management Practices

- Identifying performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Using feedback and development approaches to improve results.
- Creating systems that support employee and organizational success.

Part 5 / 7

Understanding Organizational Assessment

- Exploring methods used to evaluate organizational effectiveness.
- Understanding organizational structures, processes and capability factors.
- Identifying areas that require improvement.


Conducting Organizational Analysis

- Applying assessment methods to analyze organizational performance.
- Identifying strengths, challenges and development opportunities.
- Using findings to support improvement decisions.


Developing Organizational Improvement Plans

- Translating assessment findings into practical initiatives.
- Prioritizing improvement areas based on organizational needs.
- Creating structured development approaches.

Part 6 / 7

Understanding Talent Management

- Exploring the role of talent management in organizational success.
- Understanding the relationship between talent, capability and performance.
- Identifying key elements of effective talent strategies.


Developing Talent Strategies

- Creating approaches for attracting, developing and retaining talent.
- Aligning talent initiatives with organizational objectives.
- Supporting employee growth and career development.


Building Organizational Capability

- Developing systems that strengthen workforce capabilities.
- Supporting succession and future talent needs.
- Creating sustainable approaches for talent development.

Part 7 / 7 Executive Mini Masters Thesis

Organizational Development Improvement Thesis

Day 31: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational development challenge related to the topics covered during the Mini Master.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 32: Research and Organizational Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected organizational development challenge.
- Apply culture development, leadership models, change models, performance systems, organizational assessment and talent management frameworks learned during the program.
- Analyze current organizational practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 33: Developing Organizational Development Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate organizational improvement outcomes.


Day 34: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and organizational development approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 35: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed organizational development improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying organizational development improvements.