http://www.responsenet.org/show.detail.asp?id=6526
A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building Series (2007- 08)
Organisation Development
A programme on Managing Change
(12th, 13th & 14th February, 2008)
Introduction
We are passing through an era which is unparallel in the history of mankind. Never before have a billion dreams been charged with excitement for change. People whether in rural or urban area are witnessing changes in their lives. For the poor and those who do not have voice, the civil society has taken the mandate upon itself to ensure that they are not left out in this process of change. But is the sector prepared to address the issues that this change is likely to bring about? Newer challenges require newer approaches and perhaps innovative approach to problem solving. Some of the challenges that we in the sector face relate to fundamental questions such as vision and mission, our identity and human resources.
Organizational Development (OD) is all about managing change. We have designed this programme with a view to address crucial issues that confront most of the social entrepreneurs and change leaders. How do we know if our organization is equipped to take on the outside world; for if we are not, then the poor have missed yet another bus in their long struggle for better lives?
Objective
The training programme will be conducted to meet the following objectives:
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Programme Outcome
At the end of the three day programme, the participants are expected to have
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<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Identified critical issues that the organization faces
<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Gained conceptual level understanding of issues involved in moving beyond OD to ID - from a learning and skills development perspective
Pedagogy
This module has been designed as a participatory programme that would build-upon the experiential learning of participants. The pedagogy focuses on interactive group learning and aims both at knowledge development and skill upgradation through peer learning. Case Studies, readings and reflection are an important component of the programe.
Contents
Broadly speaking the training programme on OD is a three stage process, it includes, Diagnosis, Identifying Priority areas for intervention and Developing Action Plans. The three day programme is designed accordingly and includes the following:
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<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Understanding the OD Process: Managing Change
<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Leadership Challenges - Understanding leadership Styles
<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Designing an OD Intervention Process
<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Doing Self Analysis - Understanding the Organization Development Self Assessment Tool
<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Understanding the ODSA as a diagnostic tool
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<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>ODSA - Its application, construct, validity and relevance
<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Using the ODSA tool - practical experiences, clarification on difficulties, data collection, synthesis and interpretation
Eligibility
This programme is designed for social entrepreneurs including senior programme managers from the civil society organizations (NGOs) and corporate organizations looking for long term engagement with the civil society. It is also beneficial for officers from Central and State governments, and international development organizations who are interested in getting an understanding of the organizational development process within NGOs.
Duration
3 Days
The training will be for a period of 3 days which will essentially consist of:
Class room sessions
A guided tour to the development models within TARAgram campus
An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort.
Fee
INR 10,000 per participant for Indian Participants
INR 18,000 (450 USD) for Overseas Participants
To be sure of participation, we request you to send the nomination form (enclosed below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 4th February’08.
The confirmation is made after the payment and the seats are reserved on First Come First Serve basis.
Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Development Alternatives payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh The address for sending the Demand Draft is-
Training Coordinator
Development Alternatives
1087, Civil Lines
Jhansi-284001(UP)
Ph.-+91 510 2911368
Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.
Venue
The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment.
Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions.
Tips of getting to TARAgram
Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time.
Other Useful Tips
1. The Training fee covers the following:
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<!–[if !supportLists]–> - <!–[endif]–>Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort
2. The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm
3. The participants will be expected to book and reserve their tickets. The training fee does not include the travel expenses.
4. DA reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered.
5. Interested participants who are unable attend this Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again.
Enclosed
1. Route map - how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway Station
http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm
2. TARAgram Campus - an overview
http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm
3. Orchha Temples and fort - a glimpse
www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm
Resource Person
Mr. Sachin Mardikar
Sachin specializes in Development Management - Management of livelihood interventions, Organization and Institution Development. He has over 12 years of experience in various capacities as a Trainer, Consultant and Researcher. He has worked in over 10 states in India and conducted over a hundred development programmes for different groups. He has been associated with Development Alternatives for over three years.
He works with several Indian and overseas agencies including, Basix, Indian Grameen Services, SDTT, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, ActionAid, IRFT, FaKT-Germany etc. The research has been mostly at the grass roots level and contributed to policy dialogue at national level (www.cgiar.org/iwmi-tata).
Sectoral research (supported by ICICI) on the best performing sectors and industries were done along with Dr. Sanjiv Phansalkar. The findings of the research are now part of a Book by the same title (Sage Publications). (www.iciciresearchcentre.org)
By training he is a finance and management professional and has attended several faculty development programmes in India at leading business schools.
Enquiries and Suggestions
If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following:
Telephone:
Juhi Nigam - + 91 510 2911 368, +91 983 9820 689
E-mail: trainings@devalt.org
Posted: March 19th, 2001 under Business: Management.
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