Values and Ethical Dilemma

 Positive Support
 Learning about power relations
 Lobbying
 Basic law ethics and politics
 Power orientated strategies
 Distribution of power
 Conflicts of interest
 Values Dilemmas
 Power and dominance relationship
Values and Ethical Dilemma

 Power orientated intervention

 Bargaining, negotiations, power politics,
coalitional behavior and pressure tactics
 Independent honest broker
 Political skills and greater attention
Power and Influence of OD Practitioners
 Persuasive power
 Cynical Workforce
 Assess their own source of power
 Identify area in which they might need to enhance their
sources of power in order to use it positively
 Expertise that is valued by others
 Controlling important information
 Strong reputations
 Professional credibility
 Gain broad based support
 Identifying key stakeholders
Power and Influence of OD Practitioners
 Creating a map of their influence
 Direct influence
 Using social networks
 Going around the formal system
 Forming alliances and coalitions
 Diagnostic data
 Expert testimony and educational material
 Circumventing organizational structures and procedures
 Working around the barriers
 Circumventing formal policies and practices
New role of the OD Practitioner
 Consider alternative behavior and solution
 Listen and reflect upon members’ perception
 Consultant-centered end of the continuum
 Present the basic concepts and ideas
 Expertise is always shared rather than imposed