Holistic Development Solutions

HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION

Overview 

ORA(Organizational Renewal Agency), established by Corrie Mulder in 1996, is an organizational development organization dedicated to fostering transformation through a holistic lens. It integrates personal and organizational growth, aiming to enhance productivity and fulfillment across various sectors. In 2000 ORA created a BEE sister company called NalaBusiness Consulting

Core Services

ORA/Nala specializes in the following key areas:

1. Holistic Transformation Consultancy
   
   
   • Involves auditing organizational climate and culture to design interventions that establish desired cultural and climatic conditions.
     
     
2. Holistic High Performance Team Development
   
   
   • Focuses on building cohesive, high-performing teams through experiential and holistic methods.
3. Training and Development Programs
   
   
   • Offers competency-based curricula tailored to human resource development, including:
     
     
     • Transformational Leadership: Enhances leadership skills to boost organizational performance (2 modules, 3 days each).
       
       
     • Leadership System International: Improves managerial interaction and organizational competence (5 days).
       
       
     • Entrepreneurial Development: Cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset (2-5 days).
       
       
     • Service Delivery: Focuses on customer service excellence (3 days).
       
       
     • Personal Mastery: Unlocks intra-personal strength and potential (1 day).
       
       
     • COPE (Care-Of-Pressurized-Employees): Supports employees during transitions or retrenchments (1 day).
       
       
     • PEP (Productivity Enhancement Program): Targets managers handling change (2 days).
       
       
     • Excellent Supervision: Customizable supervision training (1-5 days).
       
       
     • Team Competencies: Workshops on motivation, morale, communication, and conflict management.
       
       
     • Implementing the Job Equity Act: Full-service support including legal and training assistance.
       
       
     • ABET: Adult education training.
       
       
     • Train the Trainers: Holistic training for facilitators (5 days).
       
       
     • Negotiation Skills: Unique negotiation curriculum.
       
       

Philosophical Foundations

ORA’s/Nala's approach is deeply rooted in holism, viewing individuals and organizations as interconnected wholes. Key principles include:

• Transformation: Drives change at personal and organizational levels for enhanced performance.
  
  
• Personal Development: Emphasizes intra-personal growth as foundational to organizational success.
  
  
• Continuous Learning: Inspired by thinkers like Alvin Toffler (“learn, unlearn, and relearn”) and Eric Butterworth (self-discovery and limitless potential).
  
  
• Team Dynamics: Prioritizes building high-performance teams through shared experiences.
  
  

Methodologies and Practical Applications

ORA/Nala employs a variety of innovative and experiential methods:

• Psychological Frameworks: Integrates Jungian psychology and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to explore personality dynamics and enhance self-awareness.
  
  
• Experiential Learning: Features activities like:
  
  
  • The Yi Calendar: A problem-solving exercise to study communication and information structuring.
    
    
  • Wake and Mourning: A ritual to process team endings and release energy for future endeavors.
    
    
• Holistic Workshops: Engages participants physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, as seen in events like “A Journey Towards Holistic Wholeness” (Traffic Department, 1999) and “Holistic High Performance Team Development” (SA Army, 1999).
  
  
• Pre-Work and Reflection: Encourages introspection through tasks like logic problems and iterative “why” questioning to deepen self-understanding.
  
  

Broader Insights and Inspirations

The document includes reflective and philosophical content that reinforces our holistic worldview:

• Wellness: Dr. Patch Adams’ piece underscores health as integral to personal and professional life.
  
  
• Play vs. Contest: Critiques competitive paradigms, advocating for play as a unifying, liberating force.
  
  
• Stories and Poems: Inspirational works like “A Story To Live By” and “The Invitation” emphasize living authentically and valuing every moment.
  
  

Practical Details

• Workshop Logistics: Includes ground rules (e.g., participation choice, no alcohol), preparation instructions (e.g., comfortable clothing, personal items), and a “Plea to Care” letter to support participants’ families post-event.
  
  
• Emotional and Psychological Care: Recognizes the intensity of holistic experiences and encourages supportive responses from participants’ loved ones.
  
  

Conclusion

Ourwork, as presented in the document, reflects a comprehensive, human-centered approach to organizational and personal development. By blending consultancy, team-building, and diverse training programs with a holistic philosophy, We seek to transform individuals and organizations into more productive, fulfilled entities. Its methodologies—grounded in psychology, experiential learning, and a broad societal perspective—aim to foster continuous growth, resilience, and interconnectedness.