A 12-day program in three modules
An in-depth exploration of OD theory and practice

This 3-module, 12-day certificate program is designed to prepare you for the complex work of designing and facilitating organization development (OD) and change – whether you aspire to become an OD professional, a more aware and skillful manager, or for those already in the field, to improve your effectiveness as an OD specialist.

What do we hope our Intensive program participants will
take home with them? Comments from Dr. Marilyn Laiken, Academic Co-Director; comments from Diane Abbey Livingston, CODI faculty member

Click here for comments by participants in the 2009 Intensive program, and for comments by participants in the Intensive program's predecessor, OD and Change Fundamentals. Comments by participants in the most recent Intensive program will be available shortly.

The next Intensive program begins with an evening orientation on October 25, 2011. Detailed module schedule:

Orientation:

Module 1
9AM – 5PM Wednesday - Saturday, October 26–29, 2011, with David Kelleher and Karon West

Module 2
9AM - 5PM Wednesday – Saturday, December 7–10, 2011, with Karon West and Diane Abbey Livingston

Module 3
9AM – 5PM, Wednesday – Saturday, January 25–28, 2012, with Diane Abbey Livingston and David Kelleher

This program requires an application . Graduates receive the CODI Intensive program certificate of completion.

Intensive program brochure   

CODI's 2-day intro to OD, OD and Change Essentials, is highly recommended as preparation for the Intensive program. Intensive participants receive a 25% discount on Essentials, credited to their Intensive account. The next Essentials program is September 22-23, 2011.

Note that the Intensive program is also the first component in the SEEC/CODI Masters Certificate in OD (MCOD).

Fee: $6,300 (includes all materials, lunches and break refreshments) + HST

Upon acceptance, a deposit of $2100 is required to secure your place. A second payment of $2100 is due two weeks prior to Module 1, and a final payment of $2100 is due two weeks prior to Module 2. In your letter of acceptance we will provide a link for paying the deposit and the other two payments online, using VISA or MC. Alternatively, we would be happy to receive payment by cheque.

Winter/spring session location: Best Western Primrose Hotel Toronto

Intensive program application 

For more information, contact Jeff Solway at info@odcanada.org, or by
phone at 416-319-0412

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