Organizational Development field is required to implement and oversee methodologies to strengthen employee abilities and knowledge, increase efficiency, and improve leadership to maintain the overall health of an organization. Professionals working on this sector are responsible for using their understanding of the company goals and behavioral science to maximize efficiency in the workplace. They team up with top management in order to setting company objectives and diagnose problems.

Organizational Development professionals usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Overseeing databases.
• Providing coaching to executives.
• Evaluating business initiatives.
• Creating development programs.
• Scheduling project timelines.

• Having IT skills.
• Being able to research, develop, analyze, and advise.
• Having math skills.
• Being ethical and honest.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being able to travel.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being able to work under stressful circumstances.
• Having organizational skills.
• Being able to motivate others.

Persons who want to work in the Organizational Development field are required to have a Bachelor´s, Master´s, or Doctoral Degree in Organizational Management and Development or related field, such as Education, Labor Relations, or Psychology. Bachelor´s Degrees for this sector last four years and are offered by several universities and colleges. Most companies demand applicants having at least two to four years of relevant work experience and training programs. Professionals working on this field can obtain licenses and certifications in order to have better job opportunities at higher level positions. Other suitable programs to enter to this field are majors offered by colleges, such as Labor and Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management.