Even with a great design, It’s the people in the organization who actually implement the organization design. These principals are critical to select a team that will achieve the right results for their organization.
Matrix organizations are intended to improve efficiency and productivity in the face of complexity. Running scenarios is invaluable in helping executive teams fine-tune the matrix.
Getting an answer to “what is the optimal way to do things” is indeed an important result of the organization design process. These 3 elements will help you produce results.
Choosing simple, straightforward tools and solutions that keep processes flowing smoothly is typically the approach that will best serve the strategic goals of the organization.
Considering these principles when making resource allocation decisions will help leaders reduce internal strife and come up with solutions that truly serve the best interests of the organization.
Going digital can be a powerful move for an organization, but it must be done strategically. Good strategy doesn’t necessarily change just because the world is becoming more digital.
Ultimately, resourcing decisions come down to cost vs value. This needs to be considered carefully to ensure that resources are allocated in a way that best supports the organization’s strategic goals.
Leaders need to understand the implications of their strategy so they can continue to make good choices going forward that truly enable their strategy and help their organizations win.
By asking good questions and relating appropriate stories and experiences, a change partner can help leaders make the best decisions to keep their organizations on track to successful change transformation.
Leveraging digital transformation in ways that transform experiences, create exponential improvements, are highly scalable, and expedite progress could result in revolutionary changes for your organization.