Prior to beginning this discussion forum, carefully read and review each section
Prior to beginning this discussion forum, carefully read and review each section of Chapter 3 in the course textbook. The chapter is important because it provides a clear evaluation of the organizational development (OD) consultant role and the competencies required to succeed in the role.
For this discussion, you will locate an OD job descriiption or job posting and attach the document to your response in the discussion forum. You may copy and paste the job descriiption or posting into a Word document and attach it in the discussion forum. Keep in mind, a job posting is different from a job descriiption and may not contain the detail needed for a proper analysis of the position.
There are times when an organization does not have a clear understanding of what the consultant does or how they do it. That lack of understanding might be evidenced in a job descriiption, a job posting, or a request for proposal.
You may use credible sources in your discussion post, such as O*NET OnlineLinks to an external site., SHRMLinks to an external site., GlassdoorLinks to an external site., or LinkedInLinks to an external site.. Research several job descriiptions or postings of OD consultants and identify the themes, salaries, and competencies required. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is a professional organization that has a wide range of articles relating to human resources (HR) topics and strategies, standards, and competencies. Founded in 1948, SHRM is the world’s largest and leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management.
Analyze one OD consultant job descriiption or posting and find the characteristics defined within the content. In your discussion post, include the important aspects of type, styles, and purpose. Determine if the consultant role is external or internal to the organization.
In this discussion you will
Research and attach a job descriiption or job posting for an OD consultant.
Analyze the OD consultant job descriiption or posting.
Identify the characteristics defined within the descriiption or posting, including, but not limited to, competencies, expectations, and salaries.
Explain if the consultant role is internal or external to the organization.
Consider Table 3.3 in Chapter 3 of the course textbook as a resource for identifying skills of the consultant.
Your initial post must be specific and significant. You must attach a researched OD job descriiption or job posting in your discussion response. The initial post must be at least 250 words. You must support your post with at least two applicable resources in addition to the course textbook to defend your positions and findings. Use the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. document for additional guidance. Always cite and reference your resources in your discussion post. Refer to APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. if you need to.