Organization Development Centre

What the members of the OSD PF 1 Programme say

I have always had the tendency to live in the future, almost to the point of ignoring things happening around me. So
whilst I was easily given important positions to occupy, I found myself labouring to deliver to the satisfaction of the
people who put me in charge - both in my professional and social circles.

The year-long OSD programme afforded me a process of rediscovering that I could enjoy my world of the future even better, by paying more attention to what is happ-ening around me now.

In that way, I gather more authentic information that helps me to deliver now, while I am able to envision the future even better because of the improved information gathering. – Jane Ohenewa Gyekye

I had tensions, anxieties, and worries, and a feeling of restlessness. I was always hiding and seeking reassurance and support. My life journey had denials, disappointments, shocks and disbelief as well as revelations, laughter and surprises.

I had the intension to change those things I didn't like about myself. But after the program I feel relaxed and
can accept myself. I have become aware and own who I am.

I understand that what I did not like about myself is the essential other side of me. I have re-defined my intent to rather be aware of who I am and use it effectively.– Monica Obeng Koranteng

I came to the program wearing the cap of an organisation. I came seeking opportunities to develop communities and organisations ("like a carpenter with a hammer seeking to get something").

During the program I dropped hammer after the third session and began looking at myself as an individual. Now I have became aware of myself and how I can use that to support the community– Bern Guri

Pre-OSD PF 1 programme, I rebelled with what went on subconsciously in me, and reacted bluntly outside of me. It was in my awareness that I was a source to most people around me. Engaging constantly with the exterior tired me, and because I gave, without intentionality.

The Programme has made me reflect on my past and I own them. I am now a source for my own growth which can provide shade for others and regenerate those who are fading. The use of me in healing myself first has been vital for being a source for others– Cecilia Dei-Anang

I came into the program as a very reflective person, confronted with challenges. I needed re-direction and focus.

At the end of the program, I feel that I am an enhanced person (sober and reflective), more sensitive and more appreciative of others. I have become less spontaneous and more intentional about what I do – Kwami Ansre