Organizational Development Associates, Inc. (ODA) believes the effective development and management of human capital is essential for maximizing profitability in a modern-day organization. Since 1974, ODA has assisted client companies in significantly increasing productivity and profitability through better people and better people management.

The Exploratory Interview

To ensure client success, ODA takes a careful approach. Before entering into a client relationship, an ODA consultant meets with the decision maker of the prospective client to conduct an exploratory interview. The purpose of this meeting is for both parties to determine if it makes sense to establish a client relationship. There is no fee for this one-day meeting, nor is there any obligation on either party to move forward.

Organizational Evaluation

We begin each engagement with an in-depth organizational evaluation to identify and outline the strengths and weaknesses of the people and practices within the client organization. This evaluation includes an assessment of the natural talents and behaviors of key team members via The Berke Profile, as well as attitudinal surveys, which culminate in action-specific recommendations and implementation strategies to improve the people management function within the client organization.

Management Training

The organizational evaluation is followed by a series of management training systems built to advance quality management and leadership skills. Through Begin with Excellence?, a system for recruiting and hiring, the client manager learns how to locate and hire superior people. In K.A.S.H.?, a system for training, the client managers learn how to develop comprehensive and job specific training programs. Finally, in Controlling Excellence?, client managers acquire skills in management, motivation and leadership.