Galley cover of Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition)
Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz, authors of Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition).
With 45+ years of combined experience, authors Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz deliver a practical OD field guide
BROOMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vibrant Publishers is pleased to announce the galley release of Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (Organizational Development Essentials), 2nd Edition by Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz. The Advance Review Copy is now available on NetGalley for reviewers. Part of Vibrant Publishers’ Self-Learning Management Series, this updated edition builds on the original with expanded insights into artificial intelligence (AI) in OD practice, evolving workplace dynamics, and a stronger emphasis on data-informed decision-making.
Organizational Development (OD) has long focused on building healthier, more effective, and more humane organizations. Today, however, the context of change has evolved significantly. AI is transforming how organizations diagnose and solve problems, hybrid work is reshaping culture and engagement, and increasing expectations around measurement and impact are influencing organizational priorities. This 2nd edition responds to these shifts by combining foundational OD principles with practical, modern applications.
Authored by Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz—practitioners with over 45 years of combined experience across banking, BPO, non-profit, and global organizations—the book is grounded in real-world OD practice. Their expertise brings both strategic depth and practical clarity to the challenges organizations face today.
Reflecting on the need for an updated approach, co-author Michael Kientz shares, “Artificial intelligence is changing the way OD practitioners work. It enables deeper analysis in less time and adds powerful new tools to the OD toolkit—especially valuable for practitioners working independently or in small teams.” He adds that the second edition also addresses growing expectations around sustainability and ethical impact, which are increasingly shaping organizational change.
The book provides end-to-end guidance across the OD lifecycle—Entry, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation, and Institutionalization—offering clear, structured guidance at every stage. It also explores widely used models such as Lewin’s Three-Step Change Model, Kotter’s Eight Steps, Appreciative Inquiry, and the Burke–Litwin Model.
Key highlights of the 2nd edition include:
◾ Enhanced diagnostic approaches and deeper data analysis
◾ Practical guidance on incorporating AI into OD workflows
◾ Expanded coverage of the full OD intervention lifecycle
◾ Updated application of proven OD models in modern contexts
◾ Bonus online templates, trackers, and implementation tools
In addition to conceptual clarity, the book emphasizes real-world application, equipping readers with tools such as OD proposal templates, intervention trackers, institutionalization readiness checklists, fishbone diagrams, RACI analyses, and change champion guides—designed for immediate use in professional settings.
Designed for OD practitioners, HR Business Partners, consultants, change managers, and beginners, Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition) serves as both a foundational guide and a practical reference for navigating organizational change in a rapidly evolving world.
The Advance Review Copy is now available on NetGalley, where interested readers can request a copy and share their review.
About the Authors
Ankur Mithal is a seasoned business professional and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience across banking, BPO, and consulting, with expertise in OD and operational improvement. Michael Kientz brings over 30 years of global experience in OD, leadership, and change management, having led OD functions across industries. Together, they combine traditional OD expertise with modern, data-driven, and AI-informed approaches to help organizations navigate today’s complex environment.
About the Self-Learning Management Series
The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to address every aspect of business and help new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons. Each book contains fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles, as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter, in a compact format that is very easy to interpret.
About Vibrant Publishers LLC
Vibrant Publishers is a Colorado-based book publishing house founded in 2001 that focuses on publishing high-quality books for entrepreneurs, IT professionals, management professionals, and graduate students. Vibrant Publishers has redefined the way in which rich content can be made available to today’s fast-paced generation. This new generation’s need-to-know-now attitude and a highly competitive business environment have triggered this series of books with ‘just the essential information’. Vibrant Publishers is committed to publishing books that are content-rich, concise, and approachable, enabling more people to read and benefit from them.
Title: Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition)
Publisher: Vibrant Publishers
ISBN: Paperback – 978-1-63651-719-3
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E-Book -978-1-63651-723-0
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