Recently, I was with an organization that was doing some benchmarking, and we visited the sites of several companies with strong capabilities in supply chain systems and analytics. As I observed the analytical capabilities and listened to the discussions, I thought about the Information & Metrics side of the organization cube. What became very obvious … Information – The Lifeblood of Organizations
Learn how bringing together a team with different backgrounds and experiences can increase your chances of organization design success.
When we are involved in major transformations, one of the first discussions leaders are eager to get into is the structure discussion . . . the new organization chart. Leaders also give enthusiastic consideration to the major business processes of the organization. In fact, leaders easily see the wisdom of aligning all the “sides of … The Most Neglected Aspect of Organization Design
Every organization likes to build muscles around their ability to facilitate organization transformation. Internal capability building in disciplines such as organization design, change management, and program or project management is an excellent way to do this. However, we must take care to bridge the gap between theory and practice when training people in these disciplines. … Internal Capability Building for Org Design: Bridging the Experience Gap
Good strategy is essential for any organization. So is taking action on that strategy, but successful implementation of strategy must be managed appropriately. One of the dynamics we often observe in organizations is that strategy is not always well cascaded through the organization. In too many organizations, it’s common to hear broad aspirational statements coming … Want Execution? Then Facilitate Strategy Deployment
In theory, if you put a diverse group of people together, they will think diverse thoughts. They will be creative, they will be additive to one another, and they will ultimately come up with a better solution, because the sum of the parts will be greater than any one part. But unfortunately, good decision making … How to Build Your Team for Good Decision Making
Finding good people has always been a challenge for many organizations. Now, in an economy that has been described as a “war for top talent,” the search for competent workers has taken on an even more urgent tone. Yet, many companies are overlooking a large pool of talented professionals that could help alleviate this talent … Organization Design for the Gig Economy
