Addressing work complexity through organizational design The world is becoming more complex with events moving faster than ever. Business leaders must respond effectively and navigate social, environmental, economic, and political realities while delivering value to...
Design around work not people In organization design, there are some standards do’s and don’ts and near the top of that list is “design around work not around people.” As straightforward and obvious as this seems, inevitably leaders will think of their top...
Levels of Management and Grouping Considerations in Organization Design Last week’s entry in our ongoing series “Organizations that Work” provided additional perspective on the importance of establishing and formalizing cross-boundary role relationships to improve...
What can leaders do to ensure success in a reorganization? Undertaking a reorganization comes with a degree of risk. Once you have decided it is time to look at a new organization design there are several steps you can take as leader to improve the likelihood of a...
5 ways Strategic Organization Design supports talent management Or how to avoid “this is not the job I signed up for” Talent is currently a priority for senior management, appearing annually at or near the top of CEO surveys. With this focus on talent,...
