The Organizational Development Goals: A Guide for Aligning Business Success and Deep Sustainability

Clarity and direction for organizations integrating business growth with planetary and societal well-being.

In 2015, the UN introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a bold vision for a sustainable world by 2030. Nearly a decade later, progress remains far too slow, with only 17% of the goals reached. Initiatives like the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) have focused on strengthening the mindsets, skills, and leadership qualities needed to navigate today’s complexities.

These efforts are crucial—but still not enough. We must additionally move to structured, systemic action at the organizational level. The Organizational Development Goals (ODGs) provide a framework that helps organizations navigate their transformation journey, and bridge the gap between sustainability ambition and execution.

“Companies can make or break the future.”

Story

The Organizational Development Goals (ODGs) Initiative was founded in early 2023, but its roots run much deeper. For years, we have worked together as experts across organizational boundaries from diverse Our Stindustries and networks to bridge the gap between sustainability ambitions and real-world organizational transformation.

Drawing from extensive organizational development experience, the ODG Initiative brings together specialists in systemic change and sustainable strategy, aiming to create solutions for the common good. The goal is to align business success with societal and planetary health.

By now, the ODG Initiative is formalized as a non-profit association, reinforcing our commitment to an open-source, not-for-profit approach.

What we aim for

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From good for us to good for all: We expand our focus from individual success to collective well-being.

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We explore alternative futures and challenge the status quo with courage.

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We turn bold ambitions into actionable, strategic steps.

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We trust in co-creation, reflection & iteration.

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We recognize that the necessary transformation can feel overwhelming – we embrace this complexity as an opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign.

Story

The Organizational Development Goals (ODGs) Initiative was founded in early 2023, but its roots run much deeper. For years, we have worked together as experts across organizational boundaries from diverse Our Stindustries and networks to bridge the gap between sustainability ambitions and real-world organizational transformation.

Drawing from extensive organizational development experience, the ODG Initiative brings together specialists in systemic change and sustainable strategy, aiming to create solutions for the common good. The goal is to align business success with societal and planetary health.

By now, the ODG Initiative is formalized as a non-profit association, reinforcing our commitment to an open-source, not-for-profit approach.

Our Team

It takes a village to raise a child.

Stffen Frischat, (c) Maria Noi

Dr. Steffen Frischat

Co-Founder & Core Team

Stffen Frischat, (c) Maria Noi

Dr. Steffen Frischat

Co-Founder & Core Team

Ebby Anahita Shirazi

Ebby Anahita Shirazi

Co-Founder & Core Team

Ebby Anahita Shirazi

Co-Founder & Core Team

Jonas Gebauer

Co-Founder & Core Team (2023)

Jonas Gebauer

Co-Founder & Core Team (2023)

Matthias Lang, (c) Maria Noi

Matthias Lang

Village Perspective Provider

Matthias Lang, (c) Maria Noi

Matthias Lang

Village Perspective Provider

Sebastian Daume

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Sebastian Daume

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Eva Wolf

Graphic Design, Web Development

Eva Wolf

Graphic Design, Web Development

Sitha Reis @Michael Kestin

Sitha Reis

Graphic Design

Sitha Reis @Michael Kestin

Sitha Reis

Graphic Design

Sebastian Daume

Village Perspective Provider

Eva Wolf, (c) Maria Noi

Eva Wolf

Graphic Design, Web Development

Sitha Reis @Michael Kestin

Sitha Reis

Graphic Design

Dr. Steffen Frischat

Co-Founder & Core Team

Dr. Steffen Frischat

Co-Founder & Core Team

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Ebby Anahita Shirazi

Co-Founder & Core Team

Ebby Anahita Shirazi

Co-Founder & Core Team

Jonas Gebauer

Co-Founder & Core Team

Jonas Gebauer

Co-Founder & Core Team

Matthias Lang

Village Perspective Provider

Matthias Lang

Village Perspective Provider

Sebastian Daume

Village Perspective Provider

Sebastian Daume

Village Perspective Provider

Eva Wolf

Graphic Design, Web Development

Eva Wolf

Graphic Design, Web Development

Sitha Reis @Michael Kestin

Sitha Reis

Graphic Design

Sitha Reis @Michael Kestin

Sitha Reis

Graphic Design