1. Locate the job description for a full-time management or executive position in your specialization with an HRT organization or company. You can also refer to the professional membership organization(s) you located for the Module 2 Discussion to locate jobs, many of those organizations have a job search function on their web page.
2. Select a real HRT business, nonprofit or public agency and a real management position that fits with your career goals and philosophy. The idea is to locate a professional position in HRT that you could seek in the future.
3. Do not select your current or former position or an organization or company you work for, have worked for, or have already written about for this class. Open up new horizons by looking into new positions/organizations.
4. Locate information about the mission/vision/value/ethics/goal statements for the organization or company.
5. Post information about what you found, be specific about the organization and job title, why the job and organization appeal to you.
Leveraging HRT: The work directly involves using Workday’s own Human Resources Technology (HRT) platform to analyze and influence employee behavior. It's a chance to apply OD principles using cutting-edge tools, rather than relying on outdated methods.
Interdisciplinary Scope: The "Global" aspect means the manager must navigate diverse regulatory, social, and cultural environments, making the role a continuous exercise in cultural competence and adaptable leadership.
Appeal of the Organization (Philosophical Fit)
Workday's statements align strongly with a career philosophy centered on people-first leadership and ethical technology.
Mission Alignment: Workday's mission—"To put people at the center of enterprise software"—directly reflects a core HR philosophy that technology should enable human potential, not just automate tasks. My goal is to use OD principles to improve the working lives of employees, and Workday's core product is designed for that purpose.
Values Match: The emphasis on "Employees: Fostering a culture of belonging and celebrating diversity" resonates with an ethical stance that views a diverse and inclusive workforce as a competitive advantage, not just a compliance requirement. A management position here offers the chance to lead by those values, embedding them directly into the organization's structure and operations.
Sample Answer
Appeal of the Job and Organization
The Senior Manager, Global Organizational Development & Culture position at Workday is highly appealing due to its strategic focus, organizational context, and fit with a philosophy centered on human-centered change.
Appeal of the Job (Strategic Impact)
The role is appealing because it is not merely administrative; it is transformative.
Focus on Culture and OD: The position involves translating business strategy into organizational and cultural shifts. This is the pinnacle of the OD specialization—moving beyond transactional HR to tackle systemic issues like change management, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement on a global scale.