The OD professional world is becoming more and more international: companies grow bigger and become multinationals. New OD-problems rise and the needs for other solutions grow stronger.
§ How to gain access to international markets?
§ How to orient yourself in a strange country?
§ How to handle problems with another cultural background?
§ How to build up a network with partners and experts in the foreign countries?
§ How to perform in a complete different environment?
You need to meet and talk with colleagues in those countries. Build your own network. Look for partners.
IODA may have the solutions for you. IODA offers a Network for intensive learning, working and discussing together. It is a community in real life, but also a virtual community throughout the year.
IODA is a Community of OD-professionals in Real Life too.
Join us, be a part of the IODA community.
IODA, a non-profit association has members
from more then 50 countries worldwide who are initiating and supporting organizational change processes all over the world. IODA is dedicated to supporting and strengthening OD principles at the international level through research, academic OD programs, peer mentoring and coaching, networking and sharing of knowledge, international projects, and cultural interchange.
IODA Members’ Benefits
§ Networking with OD experts
around the world
IODA’s members are part of an international network of OD experts working for profit and non-profit organizations and local and multinational companies in a wide range of fields: municipalities and governmental entities; NGOs and community development organizations; the natural resource, finance, construction, fishing and service industries; pharmaceutical companies and health care organizations; manufacturing firms; military forces; family-owned enterprises and retail companies; print and electronic media; and academic and research centers.
§ Sharing knowledge through
electronic communications and publications
IODA hosts a Website and Listserv and publishes an electronic newsletter, IODA ONLINE NEWS, which provides information on member OD practices and issues.
§ Participating in professional
development opportunities
Members have access to professional development opportunities within IODA —from serving on the Executive Committee to being selected as Liaisons to represent their countries to the greater membership. The Executive Committee reflects the international make up of the organization and includes both the current and future Conference Chairs
§ Teaching
or providing training in OD programs
IODA has been actively involved in setting up and providing teaching opportunities for members in academic and non-academic OD programs.
§ Offering peer mentoring
and coaching for new OD consultants
A new program for IODA is offering members the opportunity at annual conferences to coach or mentor less experienced OD professionals
§ Affiliations with other
major OD organizations
IODA has entered into professional agreements with both OD Network and ASTD, resulting in reduced membership and registration fees for IODA members, a sharing of knowledge and resources, and mutual research opportunities.
