Organizational Development

Bringing the cultural backstage into the front light

Organizational Development that Makes a Difference

Organizational development means aligning structures, processes, and culture so that companies remain successful, adaptable, and resilient in the long term.

At tostep GmbH, we support organizations in Switzerland and globally in making change practical – with clear steps, tangible results, and a culture that empowers people.

We support organisational development through targeted, practical interventions such as:

tostep Stage

Cultural Assessments

Defining clear target visions, facilitating strategy processes, and translating them into concrete actions.

Cultural Assessment

Training & Development

Strengthening trust, accountability, feedback culture, and psychological safety.

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Team Collaboration

Introducing role models, decision-making frameworks, and meeting formats that simplify collaboration.

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Change by Design

Introducing role models, decision-making frameworks, and meeting formats that simplify collaboration.

We redesign the Way work is setup so new behaviours become natural

Simplifying how work is set up so teams can focus on what really matters.

Building cultures of trust and accountability where people feel seen and supported.

Equipping leaders and teams with the tools they need to adapt quickly in uncertain environments.

FAQs: Organization Development with tostep

 Change often raises questions. To make it easier, we’ve collected the most common ones about our approach to organizational development. Here you’ll find clear and practical answers about what we do, how we work, and what you can expect when partnering with tostep.

What exactly is Organisational Development (OD)?

OD is a holistic approach to improving an organisation’s effectiveness. It combines structural, cultural, and behavioural changes to help teams and leaders work with more clarity, adaptability, and energy.

Classical change management often means top-down instructions that create resistance. OD, in contrast, redesigns how work is set up—so new behaviours become natural, sustainable, and aligned with the organisation’s goals.

  • Too much bureaucracy slowing things down
  • Low innovation rates
  • Low engagement or motivation in teams
  • Silo thinking and poor collaboration
  • Leaders struggling to implement strategy
  • Difficulty balancing compliance and agility in regulated industries
  • Cultural assessments
  • Training & development programmes (e.g. leadership coaching, AI adoption)
  • Team collaboration booster workshops
  • Change by Design (structural redesign for sustainable change)

We always begin by analysing the problem, its symptoms, and the surrounding context. This might take the form of a cultural assessment, a series of interviews, or a retreat. From there, we design a tailored approach for the specific situation.

It depends on scope. A focused workshop can deliver impact in a day. Larger culture or structure shifts typically unfold over months, with pilots and iterations to ensure lasting results.

  • Senior leaders who want strategy turned into action
  • HR and People & Culture teams building engagement and trust
  • R&D, Compliance, or IT departments in complex, global organisations
  • Any team facing high complexity, regulation, or fast change

A healthier, more adaptive organisation where people thrive, bureaucracy is reduced, and teams deliver stronger results with more energy and clarity.

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