Organizational Development Services Available

Cities and other local governments may not be aware of the Organizational Development Services program of the State Department of Personnel (DOP).

Designed for public sector employers who need customized help with unique projects, workplace issues, and special initiatives, the program includes access to over 200 pre-qualified consultants, facilitators, and HR specialty experts with experience in areas such as:

• Team Development/Facilitating Team Issues
• Leadership Development/Coaching
• Business Analysis and Process Improvements
• Conflict Resolution
• Strategic Planning and Performance Management
• Personnel Investigations
• Conferences/Retreats/Forums
• Managing change
• Facilitation
• Communications
• Customer and Stakeholder Focus

How does the process work? DOP staff conducts an initial, confidential assessment to gain a better understanding of your situation, culture, and desired results. Then, DOP provides you with information on several consultants who have the technical expertise as well as the style and approach that seems most compatible with your situation. You select the consultant yourself based on resumes and references provided by DOP, your own interviews with the consultants, proposals that they may send to you, etc.

DOP pays the consultant and bills you for reimbursement (including a 3% fee). Everything is done electronically – and they guarantee their services.

For more information, contact Marilyn McNeil at the Department of Personnel, 360.664.6812 or marilynm@dop.wa.gov.

 
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