Organisational Development (OD)
OD nurtures relationships with communities, fostering transformative change and a diverse, equal, and inclusive society.
About The Program
Grassroots embodies the societal foundation, representing marginalised groups based on class, caste, gender, race, and more (intersectionality). Individuals in these groups often experience ‘being under power,’ subject to socio-political dynamics of change.
Organisations genuinely centred on grassroots concerns—focusing on people, context, content, and leadership—are grassroots organisations. This category typically includes small NGOs and CBOs (Community-Based Organizations).
Organisations genuinely centred on grassroots concerns—focusing on people, context, content, and leadership—are grassroots organisations. This category typically includes small NGOs and CBOs (Community-Based Organizations).
Who Does It Benefit?
Contrary to the perception of OD being mainly managerial and financial, for CORO, it delves into introspection and critical evaluation of vision, programs, teams, impact, and accountability. OD nurtures relationships with communities, fostering transformative change and a diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) perspective.
The OD Approach: Empowering through Capacity Building
Nurturing Critical Networks
Strengthening grassroots networks becomes pivotal as vibrant local organisations spearhead the grassroots movement. These organisations, often grounded in local context, are eager to address pressing issues but lack guidance.
Harnessing Grassroots Capacities
Local leadership and contextual insights drive grassroots organisations, generating practical solutions rooted in local realities, leading to regenerative impact.
The OD Model
Unique Nature of Grassroots Capacity Building
Grassroots capacity building differs from general OD due to the form, motivation, binding factors, and vulnerabilities of grassroots organisations.
Shaping Organisational Structures
Creating meaningful and operational structures is vital as these organisations often form around passionate individuals.
Navigating Short-Term Needs to Wider Vision
Shifting from immediate concerns to a broader vision requires careful guidance, aligning programs with evolving visions.
Relationships as Core
Relationships, not just vision, drive these organisations, demanding facilitation of collective processes.
Adapting to Constant Change
The absence of long-term vision leads to changing theories of change and programs.
Enhancing Organisational Skills
Skills needed for organisational growth must be continuously developed due to resource limitations.
Promoting Inclusivity and Sustainability
Concepts like gender, diversity, and sustainability need greater incorporation.
Collective Empowerment
Transitioning from a one-person show to participatory processes requires support.
Overcoming Resource Challenges
Resource scarcity drives organisations toward survival projects, necessitating sustainable strategies.
Journey Toward Greater Impact
Narrow scale and vision hold potential for remarkable impact with proper support and visioning.
Elevating Community Engagement
Mobilisation and community participation skills play a crucial role.