Who we are?

Association for organizational development and leadership Kessu ry is an association founded in 1992. We are also the professional association for organization development and management within the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland (TEK).

We want to promote the following objectives through the activities of our association:

  • Supporting the renewal and innovation of Finnish companies and organizations
  • Improving the quality of working life and promoting well-being
  • Promoting environmental responsibility, social responsibility, and sustainable governance and economy

We want to support our members through the following goals and values:

  • Multidisciplinarity and diversity of voices
  • Supporting renewal and learning
  • Business thinking in organizational development
  • Mutual networking
  • Scientific basis and utilization of scientific knowledge
  • A broader perspective than Finland and supporting international networks

Members

Organization Developers and Designers is an association that offers learning, experiences, and discussions for everyone working in or interested in organizational development.

The richness of the association lies in its multidisciplinary membership:

  • Individuals in the role of developers within organizations
  • Developers and designers working in public administration
  • Individuals working in coaching and consulting companies
  • Researchers and individuals working in higher education institutions
  • Entrepreneurs operating in the field of organizational development
  • Students from various fields
  • Other individuals interested in organizational development

The activities of the association are planned and developed by a similarly multidisciplinary board, whose goal is to find and organize events of interest to the members, share information, and act as a forum for networking.