The change process supports improvement of the organization or group as a whole. The client and consultant work together to gather data, define issues and determine a suitable course of action. The organization is assessed to create an understanding of the current situation and to identify opportunities for change that will meet business objectives.

OD differs from traditional consulting because client involvement is encouraged throughout the entire process. The ways in which people communicate and work together are addressed concurrently with technical or procedural issues that need resolution

You keep to a schedule. Have all materials that are needed handy. Enough time is set aside to do your work. You have a quiet place to study and work. Work is not left to that last minute but usually completed early.