Organizational Development at

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Board of TrusteesSeptember 9, 2009

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Currently: Vacancy−Director, Organizational Development

Opportunity to look at the needs of the College relative to Organizational Development− A planned organization-wide effort to increase

organizational effectiveness

Organizational Development

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Pace of change is accelerating

Demands in next four years (Future 2013) are enormous

Sound strategy important, but not sufficient

Organizational Development

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Culture of Evidence

Team Environment

Continuous Improvement

Culturally Responsive

Leadership Development

High Expectations of the Organization

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In lieu of a Director of Organizational Development at this time, we are recommending an Organizational Development Consultant to develop a strong understanding of organizational readiness to achieve our long-range goals and create an organizational development strategy for future

Organizational Development

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Interviewed seven Organizational Development consultants

Received formal quotes from two consultants

Analyzed goals and outcomes proposed, costs and conducted reference checks

Identified our number one choice – JCD Advisors, LLC (Ann Arbor, MI)

Selection Process

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Contract with JCD Advisors, LLC, Organizational Development Consulting firm ($58,000)* to develop a College Readiness Assessment and create an Organizational Development Strategy in which at minimum the following would occur:− Clearly articulated intended culture

− Clearly identified gaps between current and intended culture

− Recommendations for improvements in Organizational Development tools and programs to ensure alignment with intended culture

− Integrated communication plan to support successful dissemination of information about culture and Organizational Development work

− Thorough assessment of Organizational Development team and vacancy with recommendations for changes in structure/functions and/or development

Recommendation

* Budgeted dollars available due to Director vacancy ($58,000 is equivalent to one-half salary and benefits

ofvacant Director, Organizational Development position)