Ken Thompson

Conducting a “covert” organization design is fraught with peril. Learn why an organization requires collaboration and communication among all stakeholders.

If used properly, benchmarking can be a critical tool that enhances and complements organization design. Learn the dos and don’t of benchmarking so it promotes your strategy rather than undermines it.

Why it is vital for organizations to establish a communication strategy with employees when planning a complex realignment?

Studies have shown that having Alignment Leaders is key to a successful organizational transformation. Use these critical change management techniques to further your success.

Help employees transition through the neutral zone to a new organization alignment by explaining the hows and whys of the changes.

When implemented effectively organization design integrates people, systems, and processes by maintaining alignment with the overall strategy. But they key is remembering it’s less about nuts and bolts and more about hearts and minds.

Clearly expressing a project’s purpose, the sought-after results, and the acceptable risks to take or trade-offs to make in reaching the end goal is a proven strategy to increase employe engagement and initiative.

A good decision rights matrix backed with sound processes, the right metrics and information, and an environment of trust will set your organization up to be more agile, resilient, and competitive.

Diversity on a project team drives innovation. Practicing these quick project team management tips can help your team stay in that productive middle ground, and set the stage for success.

Diversity is key to creative genius—but there is more to diversity than most realize. Look for diversity in these 5 areas to get the best results from your small team.