Week 4 Discussion - Explain the importance of the main

Week 4 

ALBERTO’S DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Please answer the separately.

1. Explain the importance of the main characteristics of the Organizational Development (OD) approach to change. Describe the role of an OD change practitioner within an organization. Within an organization, whom do you feel would be the most appropriate choice to be the change practitioner and why?

2. Review your Topic 4 assigned textbook readings. Based on your reply to DQ 1 in this topic regarding who you feel would be the best choice to serve as a change practitioner within an organization, use the textbook to describe specific characteristics and/or skills this person should possess to be successful in implementing change. How might these characteristics/skills influence others within the organization to support proposed change? Provide an example to support your choice(s).