Developing People and Systems to Advance Institutional Success
Organization Development (OD) partners with leaders, teams, and departments to strengthen organizational effectiveness and advance the university’s mission. We align strategy, talent, and systems to build high-performing teams, support sustainable change, and cultivate a culture rooted in our core values.
HOW WE WORK
Our approach is collaborative, data-informed, and outcomes-driven. Through consultation,
assessment, facilitation, and coaching, we help leaders clarify priorities, address
challenges, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable results. Every
engagement is tailored to the unique context of the department and aligned with institutional
goals.
CORE CAPABILITIES
We enhance organizational effectiveness through strategic planning, change management,
team development, performance improvement, and retreat design and facilitation. Our
approach prepares individuals and teams to navigate complexity, build agility, and
sustain progress in a dynamic higher education environment.
ASSESSMENTS & DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
We integrate research-backed assessment tools to deepen self-awareness, strengthen
leadership effectiveness, and improve team dynamics:
Hogan Assessments
Provide scientifically validated insights into personality, leadership strengths,
derailers, and values to support selection, succession planning, and executive development
through predictive performance data.
DISC
Strengthen communication and collaboration by increasing awareness of behavioral styles
and team dynamics.
CliftonStrengths
Empower individuals and teams to leverage natural talents, fostering engagement and
a strengths-based culture.
RETREAT PLANNING & FACILITATION
High-performing teams share clear goals, trust, and accountability. We design and facilitate strategic retreats that clarify priorities, strengthen relationships, and translate discussion into actionable plans. Structured follow-up ensures momentum leads to sustained impact.
ENGAGEMENT & CULTURE
We support departments in strengthening engagement, retention, and productivity by aligning leadership behaviors, systems, and culture. Using data-driven insights and targeted interventions, we help create environments where people can thrive and contribute at their highest level.
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ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT - Use data to identify barriers and unlock performance. | |
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT – Increase adoption and reduce resistance during large-scale transitions. | |
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ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY– Improve retention, satisfaction, and performance. | |
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT – Connect institutional priorities to team and individual goals. | |
PARTNER WITH US
Ready to strengthen alignment, leadership capability, or team performance?
To engage our services, please email training@usf.edu to schedule an appointment with an OD Consultant. During this meeting, we will discuss
your situation and goals, and recommend a plan tailored to your needs, utilizing research-based
resources and proven consulting services.
Custom Retreat: The Art of Social Emotional Intelligence
Overview: This customized retreat for the College of Arts & Sciences.
Participant Feedback: I thought the program was outstanding and it provided us an opportunity to hit three main components. A big one was the rewriting of our mission statement, and Bridgette was there to help guide a small group of people to something that was very grandiose. We were really trying to make a significant change and we did, which was especially challenging during this time of significant change. Another component was to then bring that mission statement into our strategic plan of where we wanted to go and have our entire department go through the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations & results) process. We met multiple times throughout the process. Each component included the opportunity for the team to have discussions in a way that allowed for team building and interactions that we were missing due to the remote work.
Customized Team Retreat using Clifton Strengths
This was for a customized team retreat for Career Services utilizing the CliftonStrengths
assessment to examine critical thinking, emotional intelligence, change, and team
dynamics.
Overview: The philosophy behind strengths-based development is to encourage us to begin where
we are our best. Through reflection and analysis, we can take a deeper look at the
role our strengths play in our personal and professional lives and then plan how to
best leverage our strengths in the future. The same applies to change management and
critical thinking. This retreat plan covered strengths, change, and critical thinking
holistically, using reflection and analysis as a tool as a tool for both personal
growth and team building.
Participant Feedback:
- I started at USF on January 2021 and everyone was already working remotely. This session was very helpful because it made me get in touch, in a deeper way, with my new role and how my abilities can be useful. It also allowed me to get to know my colleagues more in depth, since I haven't met them face-to-face yet
- Bridgette was excellent, and l felt that she was part of our team. She provided several opportunities to reflect and process the information. Excellent presentation and discussion topics. Provided me with very relevant information and the virtual training was very interactive and organized. The presentation slides, resources and information were excellent. Bridgette, thanks very much again for conducting this training for our office and I learned very useful information that I will put into practice.
Fees
The initial consultation is complimentary. If you choose to proceed with our services, fees will be determined based on the scope of the project. Our pricing is competitive, offering value compared to external providers offering similar services.