HRD/OD Interview Preparation This is a two part assignment, with the first part due in Unit I and the second part due in Unit III. Identify an organization that you have access to in order to conduct an interview with an HRD/OD professional.

HRD/OD Interview Preparation

This is a two part assignment, with the first part due in Unit I and the second part due in Unit III.

Identify an organization that you have access to in order to conduct an interview with an HRD/OD professional. The

organization can be your current employer, a Fortune 500 organization, or a selected organization approved by your

instructor.

1. Provide a one paragraph overview of the organization, describing the history, scope, size, and purpose.

2. Schedule an appointment with the organization’s HRD/OD professional, and submit the date, time, name,

position, and contact information of interviewee along with your overview.

[Preview into Unit III’s HRD/OD Interview Mini Project]

Conduct an interview with the HRD/OD professional selected in part one of this assignment. Cover at least the following

topics in the interview:

1. top three-five successes/areas of influence of HRD/OD practitioners,

2. top three-five obstacles of HRD/OD practitioners, and

3. keys to success in strategic planning of HRD.

Remember that interviews do not always consist solely of asking questions; research the organization you have chosen

and be prepared for an in-depth discussion. Make up a list of questions to ask your guest during the interview. This is your

opportunity to learn from a professional who has been in the industry. Once you have completed the interview, submit a

two-page report on your findings from the interview. Consider what you learned and how you can apply it to your career

path.