Organization development (OD) has been widely used as an approach for implementing organizational change. Yet despite its growing popularity there is often misunderstanding as to what OD is and what OD is not by practitioners, participants, and clients alike.Organization Development offers a much-needed resource that presents a unified framework for understanding OD, demonstrates OD's effectiveness for improving individual and organizational performance, and specifies what types of goals, values, practices, and interventions should and should not represent OD. The contributors—leading experts and pioneers in the fields of OD, I/O psychology, HRD, organizational behavior, and management science—demonstrate the importance and power of the theory and practice of OD as a data-driven tool for organization improvement and change. Throughout the book's sixteen chapters the contributors present the latest cutting-edge information and best practices in the art and science of OD.Organization Development includes a wide variety of approaches and perspectives for applying OD in various settings from professionals who have used these approaches with their internal and external clients to create positive change in individuals and within organizations. This hands-on guide—for planning, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating organization development interventions—gives scientifically based information, tools, suggestions, and guidelines for those who must manage the human side of change. It also offers a clear understanding of the processes, approaches, and strategies that have been proven to work in managing organizational change.This practical resource includes a wealth of charts, materials, checklists, and helpful do's and don'ts. In addition, most chapters include a series of useful practice tips for professionals.