A Study of the "Impact of Organizational Culture Dynamics & OD Interventions on Enabling Leadership Readiness in the IT Organisations"

Dr. LS Murthy, Prof. Rajeshwari Narendran

Abstract: This study explores, investigates the influence of organizational culture dynamics and organizational development (OD) interventions on leadership role readiness in Indian IT organizations, focusing on the context of three different predominant individual behaviours such as acceptance, reluctance, and innate drive. Employing a mixed - methods approach, the research combines qualitative interviews with 45 IT professionals form diversified demographics and a quantitative survey of 306 respondents form IT industry, analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS - SEM). This study employs a descriptive research design, using a structured questionnaire to identify key factors, reflecting on the impact of Organizational Culture and OD interventions and strategic initiatives that influence individual behaviour exhibiting acceptance while some exhibit reluctance and there are others with higher intent and innate drive towards the leadership roles. The study highlights the importance of strategic initiatives to enhance leadership pipeline, offering practical insights for IT firms navigating dynamic market demands. Data analysis, assimilating the combined findings of both Qualitative & Quantitative research Results of the study highlighted that the OD Interventions act as a mediating variable between the independent and dependent variables, indicating essentially when effectively executed, enhances preparedness to assume the Leadership roles with agility to adapt to the speedy change in conducive and enabling organizational culture. Findings reveal that OD interventions mediate the relationship between organizational culture, individual behaviour, and leadership readiness, with organizations fostering supportive cultures better equipped to develop leaders. Individuals in organizations have significant potential for development, and with focused, agile efforts, their competencies and capabilities can be enhanced through systematic interventions, that enhances organisational effectiveness and success. Research observations and interpretations reveal that organizations adopting best practices in leadership development are better equipped to design and develop their critical talent and deploy the right talent in the right job roles, creating an environment & culture that drives greater innovation, engagement, and excellence in the dynamic IT organization?s performances and business success.

Keywords: Leadership, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Individual Behaviour, IT Industry