Welcome to The Institute of Organisational Dynamics
The Institute of Organisational Dynamics (IOD) is a think tank for individuals and organisations who have an interest in the areas of transformational culture; systems thinking; transformational HR & transformational leadership; sustainable business practices; conflict management; alternative dispute resolution (ADR); restorative justice; organisational development; positive psychology; emotional intelligence; principled negotiation; non-violent communication and behavioural science.
Upcoming Events and Activities at the IOD
We run a number of events across the year, covering a wide range of different topics and delivered by industry experts. Events planned for 2021 cover: HR best practice, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, positive psychology, systems thinking, transformational leadership and many more. During Covid19, IOD events are being delivered online. Face to face events will resume at the IOD head offices in Islington, London as soon as it is safe to do so. These include roundtables, workshops, seminars and the annual IOD conference which runs in November each year. The conference is free to attend for individual and corporate IOD members

About the IOD
Founded by David Liddle, respected author and CEO of The TCM Group, the IOD is a forum for TCM’s customers and consultants, ADR practitioners, HR and OD professionals, coaches, academics, business leaders, and many others to come together in the spirit of promoting best practice in the development of human and humane working practices and organisational systems.
In a nutshell, The Institute of Organisational Dynamics:
- Connects people and organisations with each other.
- Promotes the development of a Transformational Culture within organisations (a fair, just, inclusive and high performing culture). The IOD is the world’s first Transformational Culture Hub.
- Offers a wide variety of continuing professional development (CPD) events to our members. Many of which are accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Creates, curates and commissions research and evidence.
- Provides a space for TCM’s alumni (course delegates and customers) to learn from each other, to share stories, and to celebrate the benefits of a person-centred and values based organisational culture.
- Enhances the profile of compassionate and collaborative problem-solving techniques such as mediation, facilitation and restorative justice.
Benefits of membership
The Institute offers a programme of continuing professional development (CPD) events, workshops and webinars for members. All of our events are run on an open-access basis, either virtually or onsite, or we can come onsite to design and deliver events which are tailored to meet the unique needs of your organisation.
Below are just some of the benefits that the IOD delivers:
- World class follow up and after care for all customers and delegates.
- A unique online zone for our delegates to access toolkits and resources.
- A professional network for TCM Accredited Mediators.
- Access to high impact Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Free advice from TCM’s expert consultants.
- Free or discounted access to a wide range of workshops, webinars, and conferences.
- A network for organisations who have an Internal Mediation Scheme.
Member news & events
In addition to our freely available resources, IOD members have exclusive access to a diverse portfolio of training and events, including webinars, CPD sessions and networking events. Members will also receive regular updates via our weekly newsletters which will contain information on key topics, industry relevant articles, research opportunities, upcoming events, recent blogs and more.
Webinars & Podcasts
Below are a selection of videos, webinars and recordings from events that we have produced.
The latest news
This area is dedicated to providing you with the latest news, articles, blogs and thought leadership from expert contributors across the globe.