reply to this disscussion board Data collection is the most important highlight within the organization development process. This goes over the current state the OD is going, any strengths and weaknesses it may have, and any patterns that may pick up along the way of the process. The collection is where the decision making and allowing for any improvement needed within the setting. The data collection of the process as a whole is what is important to focus on in order to manage the right amount of things that are successfully running the place. Shaping as a guidance placement for the OD process drives the intervention into a meaningful change