Episode 207: Hard Lessons, Simple Rules: What Really Works in OD

Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD · Sep 9, 2025 · 29m

In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce share the hard-earned principles that helped their OD work actually stick. Too often, change efforts fail because the “rules of the road” are ignored. In past conversations, we may have made OD sound smooth and effortless — but the truth is, most of the tough work was anything but easy.

From preparing the ground before diving in to remembering that “thick skin” is essential, these guidelines come from lessons learned the hard way:

• Till the soil before leaping in

• Never underestimate the value of a good warm-up

• When in doubt, stop and check in with the group…