Organizational development
Organizational development is about creating long-term improvements in how an organization functions – at the individual, team, and systemic levels. This can include everything from developing leadership and collaboration to strengthening culture, structure, and ways of working.
We use evidence-based methods grounded in research on behavior change, group dynamics, and leadership development. Through assessment, analysis, and goal-oriented interventions, we create the conditions for real and long lasting change.
We help you, for example, to: Develop leadership at all levels, strengthen collaboration and trust within teams, build a sustainable, high-performing culture and support change processes with measurable results.
At Zondera, we offer tailored development initiatives for leaders, teams, and entire organizations.
What Is Organizational Development?
Whether you are facing a reorganization, aiming to strengthen collaboration within your teams, or ready to take the next step as an executive group, we are here as a trusted partner throughout the process. We bring structure, proven methods, and experience to clarify what needs to change and to unlock the potential already present in your organization.
Together with you, we transform insights into concrete actions and ensure that the change becomes both meaningful in the short term and sustainable over time.
Our goal is not only to help you navigate a transition, but to build a culture and way of working that leaves you stronger and better prepared for the challenges ahead.
Organizational Development
with Zondera
Zondera offers a wide range of services in organizational development, aimed at strengthening both people and processes within your organization. Our focus is on developing leadership, improving communication, and fostering effective collaboration at all levels. We work closely with you to create tailored initiatives that address your specific needs, challenges, and goals.
Through our programs and workshops, we support the development of executive teams, managers, employees, and teams, providing practical tools and methods that can be applied in everyday work. Our experience shows that changes embedded throughout the organization not only deliver better results in the short term but also build sustainable ways of working and a stronger organizational culture.
Through targeted efforts we ensure that you attain effect and move the organization towards your desired goal!
How to Work with Organizational Development
Organizational development is ultimately about creating the conditions for an organization to grow, adapt, and deliver long-term value. It means seeing the bigger picture while at the same time giving space for each individual to take responsibility, grow in their role, and contribute to the shared goals. When the organization evolves in balance between structure, culture, and people, a force emerges that enables it to act both proactively and sustainably.
In practice, this can mean strengthening leadership, improving communication between different parts of the organization, and creating a work environment where collaboration and trust are central. It may also involve clarifying roles and responsibilities, increasing employee engagement, or developing processes that make the organization more flexible and innovative. By working on these areas, the organization expands its ability to meet both today’s and tomorrow’s demands.
When leaders and employees are given the right conditions to contribute fully, a shared direction and drive emerge. The organization becomes more adaptable, more resilient, and better equipped to handle change. That is when the true potential is unlocked — not only to overcome challenges, but also to create opportunities and actively shape the future.
Operational process
1. Situation analysis We begin by understanding how your organization operates today – through employee surveys, interviews, or workshops – to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
2. Clear goals Based on the analysis, we define concrete goals – such as improving collaboration, increasing engagement, or clarifying roles and responsibilities.
3. Development initiatives We carry out targeted activities such as leadership development, team building, communication training, or implementing new ways of working.
4. Engagement and buy-in Managers and employees are actively involved to create ownership and ensure long-term change.
5. Evaluation and adjustment We measure the impact and adjust the efforts as needed – integrating the changes into daily operations.
How We Can Support You
Whether you are facing a reorganization, looking to strengthen collaboration within your teams, or taking the next step as a leadership group, we are here as a reliable partner throughout the entire process. We contribute with structure, methodology, and experience to bring clarity to what needs to change, and to unlock the potential that already exists within the organization.
Together with you, we turn insights into concrete actions and ensure that the work leads to results that feel meaningful in the moment and remain sustainable over time.
The goal is not only to manage change, but to build a culture and way of working that make you stronger in meeting the challenges of the future.
We offer:
• Leadership development: We strengthen leadership as a strategic driver of performance and competitive advantage.
• Trainings & workshops: Customized sessions on communication, feedback, and more – tailored to your organization.
• Facilitation: Our consultants guide groups towards concrete goals through structured, results-driven meetings.
• Conversation training: We build strong communication structures and train key individuals to drive engagement and goal achievement.
• Individual manager support – Support for managers in presenting and analyzing survey results and other key insights.
• Coaching: Personal leadership support where we act as an external sounding board and trusted advisor.
Leadership development
Leadership is a key factor for the achievement of the organization. Efficient leadership is a substantial competitive advantage.
Courses and workshops
We tailor lectures, courses and workshops based on your needs. Some of the themes we often work with are communication and feedback.
Facilitation
We facilitate employee groups and management groups in creating plans of action or solving problems and challenges
Dialogue training
We create a coherent dialogue structure for your organization and train your key persons in efficient setups to strengthen changes in behavior, increase goal realization, strengthen collaboration and raise well-being and commitment.
Individual manager support
Our organizational consultants help managers in the task to present results and analyses of an employee survey.
Coaching
Being a manager requires courage and a will to always develop oneself and let oneself be challenged. We act as a speaking partner and external sounding board for managers in different situations.
