Career Development. The Framework can help you define a clear set of knowledge, skills and behaviors to determine your current proficiency, and from this information you can create an individual development plan. Learn more about how to develop yourself through the OD Network.

Professional Standards. The Framework provides a set of standards for the OD profession and can clarify expectations for impactful results.

Common Language. The Framework provides a global, common language to define the work of the OD professional; clarifies what is important to know and do for success; and helps answer the question “What is OD?”

Capability Areas

• Systems Change Expert
• Efficient Designer
• Business Advisor
• Credible Strategist
• Informed Consultant

To do a deeper dive in to how the Framework can help you develop as an OD professional, visit the Competency page on the National ODN website.