3 Keys to Effective Change Implementation
Organization change is a big and complex undertaking. It is easy to get caught up in the process itself, especially when the transformation takes place over the course of months or years. But ultimately, it’s essential to stay focused on the reason for the change. At some point, the time comes to evaluate the changes … How to Measure and Evaluate Organization Transformation Effectiveness
In art and art education circles, there is an ongoing debate around the concept of Process vs. Product. The conventional approach focuses on the end product as the ultimate goal. Process art, on the other hand, emphasizes the creative journey—and proponents of this approach claim that it fosters self-confidence and creative problem solving, and ultimately … Two Reasons to Take A Process Approach to Organization Design
Functions within an organization can often take on an interesting dynamic. While they have immense capacity to influence the customer experience as well as the general welfare of the company, no one chooses to do business with a company based solely on the work or services of a function. Whether it is HR, finance, IT, … Using Agile Ways of Working to Keep Corporate Functions in Alignment
It’s mid November: the home stretch of the year. In addition to all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, this is when many companies buckle down to do their strategic planning for the year ahead. Effective strategic planning doesn’t happen by accident. As you prepare for your planning sessions this year, there are three … 3 Keys to Effective Strategic Planning
Your organization’s design affects its ability to meet goals. Consider how the design impacts the outcome and differentiation to ensure that goals are met.
One of the keys to success in an organization transformation is having the right people involved. Before any of the work can be done around planning and implementing change, it’s important to gain clarity on the roles involved and who will fill them. A common assumption in organizations when choosing change agents is that because … Choosing Change Agents: It’s Not All About Position
Formal organization structure gets a lot of attention from leaders and organizations, but an often under emphasized aspect of structure is linkages. Linkages are the informal mechanisms or structures that facilitate decision making, resource sharing, and work coordination across organizational boundaries. They are often necessary because the formal structure of an organization doesn’t always facilitate … Fine-tune the Linkages in Your Organization Structure
The idea of “passing the baton” in a relay race is often used as a metaphor for the handoffs that occur as work moves from one person or function of a business to the next. These transitions are critical junctures in organization transformation; being able to manage organization design “baton passes” well is one of … Ensuring Clean Hand-Offs in Organization Transformation