Organisational Development Essentials
- Start: 9:00am
- End: 1:00pm
- Duration: 7 Days 4 Hours
- Category: Professional Development
- Region: Nationwide
- Online
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This session is now full but please reach out if you'd like to go on the wait list ([email protected])
This course runs virtual via Zoom over two half-day sessions:
Tuesday 9 June (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Tuesday 16 June (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Course Overview
This new course is designed for HR professionals who want to understand the core concepts of OD, how organisational needs are diagnosed, and how development initiatives are supported and implemented in practice.
It introduces key frameworks, approaches, and tools used in organisational development. Through discussion, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will explore how OD works in real organisational settings and how HR professionals can contribute to development and change initiatives.
You’ll walk away with
You will explore how OD connects people, culture, and strategy, and the role HR professionals play in supporting organisational effectiveness and change. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose and principles of organisational development
Explain how OD supports organisational strategy and organisational health
Identify organisational challenges, needs, and development opportunities
Understand common OD approaches and interventions
Support the implementation of organisational development initiatives
Recognise how organisations review and strengthen development efforts over time
What to expect
Two half-day live online workshops
Interactive learning with facilitated discussion
Case studies based on workplace scenarios
Practical exercises to apply concepts during the sessions
Tools and templates participants can use in their own organisations
Opportunities to learn alongside other HR professionals
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for HR practitioners who want to build a foundational understanding of organisational development and how it supports effective organisations. It is suited to HR Advisors, Senior Advisors, HR Business Partners, Managers, and others involved in supporting organisational change, culture, and performance.
Virtual Fee (includes GST):
HRNZ Member = $690.00
Non-member = $828.00
Feel free to email [email protected] if you need any assistance.
This course is limited to 20 attendees and will be delivered online via Zoom.
Virtual courses are not recorded.
All personal development events are subject to HRNZ Terms and Conditions
Registrations close 12:00pm 8 June 2026, unless sold out prior.
Cancellation Policy
An appropriate substitute participant is welcome any time before the course starts. Please let us know the replacement's name. If you have booked on a member price and a non member is to attend in your place you will be invoiced for the difference in price.
A refund of fees will be made if a cancellation is received in writing at least 10 working days prior to the commencement of the course.
Regrettably, no refunds can be made for cancellations received after this date and you are liable for the full cost of attendance at the course.
Presenter Details
Denise Hartley-Wilkins
Denise has been dedicated to championing better workplaces and enhancing working lives for over 25 years. Her global experience spans executive, board, and operational levels, providing her with invaluable insights into the strategic advantages of practical and effective people practices. With a background in leading large, complex projects, Denise is skilled in bridging strategy and theory with real-world implementation. A skilled facilitator and Executive Coach, she is a certified Team Coach with the Global Team Coaching Institute, an ICF PCC coach, and a Master Emotional Culture Deck Certified Consultant. Known for her professional, yet approachable and down-to-earth style, Denise values building genuine connections and tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. Denise is a Distinguished Fellow of HRNZ, former National President of HRNZ, a former judge for the HRNZ Awards, and a Chartered Member of the CIPD (UK). She has authored numerous articles for professional journals and frequently shares her expertise at conferences and symposiums.
