Organizational Development (OD) SIG: Systems Change Expert

In 2026, the GCATD Organizational Development (OD) Special Interest Group is excited to bring you the Global OD Competency Framework series. This internationally recognized framework outlines the core knowledge, skills, and behaviors that define effective OD professionals and provides a common language for the practice of organization development. 

This meeting kicks off our Global OD Competency Framework series taking a closer look at the Systems Change Expert core competency. This competency focuses on the ability to understand and influence the whole organization as an interconnected system. Practitioners skilled in this competency lead and guide complex organizational changes, foster environments where culture and engagement thrive, and champion innovation that drives transformation. You’ll explore how to diagnose systemic issues, design strategic change initiatives, and build organizational cultures that are resilient and adaptive.

ABOUT THE CONVENER

Saleemah is a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she earned her BA in Communication Arts. She later received her M. Ed in Human Resource Development from Xavier University.

She has more than 20 years of experience primarily focused on program design, delivery, and implementation, onboarding, professional development, team building, and coaching. Saleemah’s history with GCATD spans almost two decades. For the past three years, she has served as convener for the OD Special Interest Group and has also served on various ad-hoc committees, including the GCATD annual conference planning committee.