Training as an OD Intervention technique towards Individual Employee Performance

Abstract

Organization development (OD) is a professional discipline with focus on improving and enhancing capabilities within organizations to meet strategic and tactical goals. That focus is directed at the performance of people: individuals, groups and teams distinct from capital or other assets at the disposal of the organization.  To deliver a sustainable environment for performance there are a number of organizational development and design elements that may be relevant to delivering the performance outcomes required.  The OD practitioner will get involved in any number of intervention including; training, change management, coaching, mentoring, leadership development, team building, organizational design, evaluation, performance management, talent management, HR processes, learning and development as part of a holistic OD intervention. This study reviewed various studies on training as an important Organization Development Intervention Techniques that enhanced the performance of employees in the organization.