Introduction

Organizational behavior (OB) focuses on understanding and improving how individuals, groups, and structures interact within an organization. This course provides participants with foundational knowledge and practical strategies to analyze and influence behavior at all levels. By leveraging OB principles, participants will learn how to enhance workplace productivity, foster positive relationships, and drive organizational success.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of organizational behavior.
• Learn how individual and group behaviors influence organizational outcomes.
• Gain insights into motivation, leadership, and team dynamics.
• Develop strategies to manage conflict and foster a positive organizational culture.
• Be equipped to apply OB concepts to improve organizational performance.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• HR Professionals and Organizational Development Specialists.
• Team Leaders and Managers seeking to improve team dynamics.
• Business Leaders focusing on workplace culture and productivity.
• Consultants and Trainers specializing in organizational behavior.
• Professionals transitioning into management or leadership roles.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

• What is Organizational Behavior? Scope, importance, and applications
• Key Concepts in OB: Individual, group, and organizational levels
• The Role of Organizational Behavior in Success: Aligning behavior with goals
• Case Study: How OB principles transformed a leading organization

Day 2: Individual Behavior and Motivation

• Understanding Personality and Perception: How they shape workplace interactions
• Theories of Motivation: Maslow, Herzberg, and modern approaches
• Building Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing self-awareness and empathy
• Interactive Workshop: Analyzing motivational drivers in a team setting

Day 3: Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness

• Understanding Group Behavior: Roles, norms, and decision-making
• Team Building and Collaboration: Strategies for high-performing teams
• Conflict Management: Resolving disputes and fostering cooperation
• Practical Exercise: Designing a team-building intervention for a hypothetical team

Day 4: Leadership and Organizational Culture

• Leadership Styles and Their Impact: Transformational, transactional, and situational leadership
• Shaping Organizational Culture: Building values and aligning with strategy
• Diversity and Inclusion in OB: Fostering equity and belonging
• Interactive Workshop: Developing a leadership strategy to influence culture

Day 5: Applying OB Principles to Drive Change

• Change Management in Organizations: Behavioral approaches to driving and sustaining change
• Technology and Future Trends in OB: Remote work, hybrid teams, and digital collaboration
• Measuring OB Success: Metrics and feedback for continuous improvement
• Capstone Activity: Developing an organizational behavior strategy for a simulated organization