Center for Organizational Development


I do not know of a good way to thank Jim and Laura. I walked away from the meeting really inspired. I love to watch group dynamics and I have never been so skillfully coached. They are making All Americans out of us. I personally am humbled by their gift of help… The real fun is about to begin as we make this grow. Louis Manz Founding Board President, Honduran Water Mission (Episcopal Diocese of West Texas)
Retired Colonel, U.S. Air Force
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering/Hydraulics and Groundwater

The Center for Organizational Development (COD) has provided professional consultation for the past 14 years in the fields of organizational development, philanthropic advising, and leadership development.

Working locally, nationally, and at the international level, COD is recognized as a premier organization to which clients turn to address issues in these areas.

Be it the need to increase organizational effectiveness, to guide the process whereby donors achieve their philanthropic objectives, or to assist leaders with their multiple and ever changing challenges, COD has an extended history of successful outcomes.

We are effective because we have been there with extensive hands-on experience coupled with a deep knowledge base. Our diversity is a strength that helps us see issues through multiple lenses without being limited by our individual blind spots.

All of this is done in a manner in which COD and clients work in partnership. The result is a product owned by our clients and a process that is growth-producing, stimulating, and, very often, fun.