Who We Are

Strategic Organisational Development

At Intelligent OD, we bring over two decades of experience in transforming organisations through strategic organisational development and change management. Founded by Kash Haroon, our consultancy combines deep expertise across multiple sectors with innovative, evidence-based approaches to create lasting positive change.

As a preferred supplier to the Local Government Association and trusted provider across the local government sector in England, we bring extensive public sector knowledge alongside broader cross-sector insights.

We understand that every organisation faces unique challenges in today's rapidly evolving landscape.

Mission

To be the leading voice in practical and digital OD, helping organisations navigate change with confidence and clarity.

Promise

Supporting organisations to adapt and reinvent, making change work - through trusted partnerships and proven approaches.

Our Approach

Proven Four-Step Framework

What sets us apart is our commitment to creating practical, sustainable solutions through our proven four-step framework:

1. Diagnose: We conduct comprehensive assessments to identify root causes and understand your organisational culture in depth.
2. Decide: Working collaboratively, we use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and validate strategies.
3. Implement: We execute tailored solutions that align with your objectives and create lasting change.
4. Impact: Through careful measurement and evaluation, we ensure meaningful outcomes and continuous improvement.

Expertise across multiple sectors

Local Government

Healthcare

Education

Private Sector

Meet The Team

Kash Haroon

Programme Director
and Digital Lead
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Kash Haroon is an experienced organisational development practitioner and executive coach with over 25 years’ experience across the NHS, local government, and consultancy. He began his career at Manchester City Council and has since worked both across the North West and internationally through Roffey Park Institute. Kash brings deep practical insight, a strong coaching approach, and a wealth of real-world case studies to his work.

Chris Malings

Consulting, Change
and Culture Lead
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Chris is a highly collaborative consultant with expertise in change, consulting skills, and culture. He is known for working with people rather than doing to them, helping organisations navigate complex challenges in a thoughtful and practical way. His approach is grounded in partnership, clarity, and supporting meaningful organisational change.

Emma Bisseker

Organisational
Design Lead
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Emma is an organisational design specialist, executive coach, and HR practitioner with a highly practical approach. She brings deep expertise in organisational design, combined with hands-on experience and strong professional insight. Emma is particularly valued for turning complex organisational thinking into practical application.

Tom Bamber

Simulation Based
Learning Lead
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Tom specialises in simulation-based learning, creating practical and engaging learning experiences that help people apply theory in realistic settings. A trusted facilitator and experienced coach, he brings a dynamic approach to development and has worked closely with Kash across a number of programmes. His work supports experiential learning that is both impactful and memorable.

Nigel Carruthers

LGA Programme
Advisor
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Nigel Carruthers is a Programme Adviser at the Local Government Association (LGA) and plays an important role in connecting the programme to wider sector learning and development. He has worked closely with Kash on a number of initiatives, including the creation of the National OD Network. Nigel brings strategic perspective, strong sector knowledge, and a commitment to developing impactful programmes.
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Watch Us in Action

Live sessions, keynotes, and deep-dives from the Intelligent OD team on modern organisational development and leadership.

Working with the Lencioni Model

A detailed explanation of the Lencioni model, focusing on the five dysfunctions of a team and how to address them.

OD Explained: A Brief History

Explore the history and origins of Organisational Development (OD) and how the field has evolved over time.

OD Explained: Building Successful Teams

Understand the core concepts of OD and how to apply them to make your teams stronger and more successful.

Leadership: Small Actions, Big Impact

Why effective leadership often lies in the small, underrated actions that make all the difference in a workplace.

Simple & Effective Service Planning

A practical guide for service managers to build success with a clear, easy-to-follow service plan.

Our flagship offering is our transformative OD Capacity and Capability Building Programme.

This comprehensive programme equips business partners and change professionals from all disciplines with practical OD skills and confidence to drive meaningful transformation.

Through our unique blend of digital delivery, hands-on workshops, coaching and simulation-based learning, participants develop the capabilities to lead complex change while building sustainable internal capacity.

The programme creates powerful networks of skilled practitioners who can effectively support their organisations' evolving needs.

Explore OD Capacity Programme