Certifications have never impressed me. Most certifications tell you what someone knows. Few test what someone actually does. 

The CODP® is different. One of the few that does. That's why it matters to me.

Three years ago I applied for the Certified Organization Design Professional certification. I had the prerequisites - years of practice, client work, continuous learning. But I wanted an independent panel of experts to validate that. To assess whether my experience actually holds up against a global standard.

It did.

On June 2nd, 2026 I received confirmation of my recertification.

It was not a test. Instead, a comprehensive review of how I have applied my expertise in practice, how I have developed my knowledge, and how I contribute to the field. Reviewed by academics and practitioners from the Organizational Design Community(ODC), the European Organization Design Forum(EODF) and the Organization Design Forum(ODF).

There are fewer than 200 CODP®-certified professionals worldwide.

Organizational Design is a field where almost anyone can claim expertise. The CODP® is one of the few mechanisms that actually tests that claim – independently and globally.

I am proud to be part of this community.

OrgDesign is a discipline whose relevance is growing. The gap between strategy and execution, between structure and behavior, between intent and reality – that's where this work lives. 

If organizational challenges are on your agenda - I'd love to connect.

This originally appeared on LinkedIn.