NHS Employers: Building the case for organisation development and workplace culture (17 August 2026)

Summary

The purpose of this guide is to empower those in the NHS people profession to secure buy-in from the board and senior leaders in promoting a positive workplace culture through the work of organisation development (OD).

This guide sets out how to build understanding of OD and its value, get to know your senior leaders, make the strategic case for recognising OD and culture at board level, build a compelling case for investment, turn that case into action through OD strategy and initiatives, and promote your work and success.

The guide concludes with a reflective tool to help you shape a well-rounded, evidence-informed case for OD by identifying the key questions to consider as you develop your argument.