An introduction to OD

Advancing Real OD Practice

Organisation development is often interpreted as human resource management and development. The truth is, it is much more than that. Organisational theorist, Richard Beckhard, defined OD as an endeavour that is "planned, organisation-wide, and managed from the top, to increase organisation effectiveness and health through planned interventions in the organisation's 'processes', using behavioural-science knowledge."

635+

Companies partnered

Our experience covers Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States.

140,590+

lives impacted

Testimonials at organisational, team and individual levels affirm the Real® work we do.

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industries spanned

Regardless of industry, every organisation needs Real® OD Practice.

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Global Collaborators

View our valued international partners.

1253+

New oD interventions

Our process of co-creation is essential to a solution that works.

1998

Collaborating for over 2 decades

Executive Coaching Client

Automobile MNC

Dr Lily has been instrumental in guiding me through a transformative journey in my career development. Her profound knowledge and expertise in executive coaching have been evident from the very start. Dr Lily not only demonstrated a deep understanding of leadership dynamics but also equipped me with practical frameworks that have significantly enhanced my professional growth. One such framework, the Stakeholder Plan, revolutionised my approach to strategic networking and stakeholder management. Her teachings went beyond conventional methods, offering nuanced approaches tailored to my individual style and organisational context. This has empowered me to articulate ideas more clearly, foster productive dialogues, and build stronger relationships within my professional environment. In summary, Dr Lily has not only been a coach but a mentor who has profoundly impacted my career trajectory.

Tam Le Lee, AkzoNobel

Regional Talent & Development, ASEAN & ANZ

We believe that our Rock-iteers did enjoy and opened their eyes to what PACE OD facilitated and delivered. Personally, my impression for PACE OD team never fails by time. I have to say that PACE OD is my key partner throughout my HR career life.

Jeslin Lim, Cycle & Carriage Industries

Senior Manager

“I have been partnering PACE Team on our learning journeys and interventions for more than 5 years. The passion, commitment and engagement of the PACE team is commendable, always willing to partner me in my corporate learning objectives. It's not about profits to them but about delivering solutions that make a difference to the learning culture and organisation. It has been a rewarding partnership thus far, and will continue to be so for the future!”

Moog Controls Corporation

Managing Director
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"PACE has been an instrumental partner to MOOG Baguio in developing the capabilities of our leaders in terms of building trust and growing from a soft skills side of things! I can only recommend for other organisations to engage with PACE as a key partner for organisational development. A huge thank you to Lily and Peter for providing their wisdom even "off duty" when we face new challenges.”

Bert wong, Fuji Xerox Singapore

Former CEO

“PACE is a very professional OD organisation.The knowledge and practicality in terms of their teaching aids have been very good. They are a group of very committed people and I am very impressed, for PACE is one of the best OD organisations I have ever worked with. We were never wrong in believing in PACE.”

Serene Foo, Singapore National Eye Centre

Quality Service Senior Director

“PACE OD Consulting is a trusted brand of Singapore. Based on my personal experience of engaging PACE for our corporate customer service excellence and business excellence programme: both her Leaders and staff have effectively and consistently helped my organisation deliver tangible and measurable results.”

we believe IN

Being Real®Matters

Advancing Real® OD Practice is the heart of our business, helping organisations achieve their potential.

Our Calling

We strive relentlessly to help build transformational organisations that develop their leaders and people to be truer and greater versions of themselves.

We perform the roles of OD doctors, coaches, facilitators, researchers but most of all, we are friends to our clients.

At PACE, we are committed to advancing Real® organisational development (OD) practice, positively impacting organisations we work with.
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We confront business realities with humility, courage and maturity. We are authentic in all our dealings and relationships. We articulate the truth with courage and embrace adaptive actions instead of defensiveness.

Since 1998 till 2003

Our Work in Leadership

27 YEARS in OD Industry: Dr Lily Cheng and Dr Peter Cheng have worked with 9550 leaders developed, 635 organisations impacted, across 19 industries, across 27 countries.

1998 - 2001

PACE O.D. Consulting has 80% of the organisational development work on consulting services to public organisations that need to transform their seniority-based human resources practices towards result-based practices.

2002 - 2004

OD diagnostic assessment tools. Evolution of Real Check and ROE - employee engagement diagnostic OD Consulting in HR, HD infrastructure, especially Organisational and leadership competencies - evolution of OL
and PL 360.

2005

First two Certified Masters of the world-renowned leadership development programme 'The Leadership Challenge' in Asia. (Now we have 3 Certified Masters, including Jean Lee).

2006

Partnership with Dr. William E. Rosenbach in creating and delivering leadership development programme The Leadership Profile for Asia
as Master Facilitators.

2008

Partnership with Dr. Michael J. Marquardt to create and deliver 'Leading with Questions' programme that brings the work to the next level of leadership application for enhanced performance back to the workplace.
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Partnership with Compass Performance Management Ltd to integrate Compass360, a widely-tested competency-based 360-degree feedback system, to complement PACE's leadership development journeys.

2012

Master Facilitators and Authors of Real Leaders', a book globally recognised by experts in Organisation Development, Leadership, Change and Culture.
Developed PACE360, a feedback engine designed under the guidance of
Dr. Peter Cheng and Dr. Lily Cheng which boasts state of art 360-degree feedback features. We worked with William Isaac, author of Art of Thinking Together to bring his life's work to Asia.

2013

Dr. Lily Cheng attained doctorate in Education from Monash University. Doctorate thesis titled 'Enablers that Positively Impact Successful Implementation of Organisational Change from the Perspectives of
OD Practitioners'.

2014

Dr. Peter Cheng attained doctorate in Education from Monash University. Doctorate thesis titled 'Perceived Credibility.

2015

Developed Realyse®, a mobile learning app that provides bite-sized leadership digital learning to support self-directed learning by making leadership learning accessible anytime, anywhere.

Establishment of PACE ODI with the vision to avail world-class OD
content that facilitates transformational learning through local
licensed partners worldwide.

2023

Digital Transformation of OD Journey in OD Solutions: Real® Series Journey (Real® Leaders, Real® Change, Real® Organisational Experience, Real® Learning, Real® Check).

2024

Dr. Lily Cheng pioneered an experiential leadership model with over
120 Executive MBA participants at the National University of Singapore, comprising entrepreneurs, family business owners, and C-suite leaders including chairmen, senior partners, and founders. The journey fostered collaborative learning, where leaders co-created insights and learned through shared experience. This pioneering approach transformed
EMBA leadership learning into a deeply personal and professionally transformative experience.

2025

Dr. Lily Cheng and Dr. Peter Cheng pioneered the Good to Great Organisational Leadership Milestone Journey, a seminal leadership development initiative grounded in organisational culture transformation.
The journey challenged leaders to confront complex business realities, foster strategic alignment across the top 20% of the leadership cohort,
and internalise the shared responsibility of shaping a culture that is
future-ready, relevant, and sustainable. This milestone reflects a
purposeful integration of leadership development and organisational transformation principles to drive enduring impact.

our process

Co-creation is at the heart of everything we do.

Dialogue with an OD Doctor

Let's have a conversation to discover your needs, goals and vision for yourself, your team or organisation.

Co-Create OD Solutions

Work closely with our OD Doctors to develop a strategy that is tailored to your organisation. We deliver diverse, engaging solutions that work.

Container Building with Key Stakeholders

Engage internal and external stakeholders to create an inclusive work environment for transformational change that lasts.

Your wins are our wins

Organisation, Team or Individual. Our OD innovations work at every level.

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Our Global network

International Collaboration

View our partnerships with internationally renowned thought and industry leaders, contributing to a collective wisdom in the pursuit of organisational excellence.

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News & Insight

Real and relevant articles on leadership, driving performance and more.

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Effective Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Real Leaders - What-ness (Competence)