OD facilitators must gain greater access to the halls of senior management where strategic planning takes place. They can begin by acquiring the content expertise and reputation for being helpful with strategic planning at lower levels in organizations. Many large firms have divisions and profit centers that need strategies; these smaller subunits are good places to build credibility. Acquiring comfort in working with people in positions of power is important, especially for OD professionals who have worked for years a lower levels while championing the underpowered OD must