Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Leading Change: A Third Edition

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNAL OD PROFESSIONAL

It is important to understand the relative advantages that an internal OD professional enjoys. These are

Political clarity: The internal person understands “who’s on first” without having to perform an Abbott and Costello routine. He or she comprehends why you sometimes have to go around the block to get next door, and why certain egos and turf bear respecting and even demonstrating the necessary awe. The objective is creating a viable result, not to trample everything in your path (especially when you don’t have the weight).

Ongoing presence: Most results are gradual and the real impact is in their annualized savings. Thus, there is a need to be continually present. Give more “face time” to ...