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Business leaders discuss the difference between problem solving and decision making

The Difference Between Problem Solving and Decision Making

An explanation of the differences between problem solving and decision making, and when each should respectively be applied.

Linkages are used for more efficient organization design

Using Linkages for More Efficient Organization Design

Linkages are a key aspect of every organization design that leaders should carefully examine to help their organizations be more successful.

Make intentional organization choices during crisis-driven changes.

Crisis-Driven Change: Making Intentional Organizational Adjustments

What does the next step beyond crisis-mode look like for an organization – and how do companies adjust for the long-haul? As with any significant change to an organizational ecosystem, alignment is key.

Executive considering how to maintain organizational alignment during difficult times

Maintaining Organizational Alignment in Difficult Times

What is most important in structuring your organization for the post-crisis future? A successful comeback requires strong, positive, transparent leadership and good communication.

Having Tough Conversations

Facilitating tough conversations is critical in challenging times, especially the highly sensitive “third rail” topics that can keep us from moving toward a place of greater understanding.

Avoiding transition speed bumps during organization transformation

Digital Transformation Through Journey Management

Consider these steps and strategies to better manage the many moving parts of journey management to achieve a successful digital transformation. 

Improve your competitive advantage by embracing complexity.

The Competitive Advantage of Embracing Complexity

By strategically absorbing complexities for its customers, a well-aligned organization can provide elegantly integrated and customized solutions. Inspiring your team’s shift from a “product focus” to a “solution strategy” will lead to an improved competitive advantage.

Leader uses three must do's to achieve successful organization design

Three “Must-Do’s” to Ensure Successful Organization Design

If you manage organization design efforts as projects that require prioritization, focus and collaboration, you have a greater chance of success, as these factors are within your control as a leader.

Shared services and centers of expertise are more gray than black and white

Centers of Expertise and Shared Services: More Gray Than Black and White

There is no one-size-fits-all template for shared services models and centers of expertise. To implement successfully, these organizational constructs need to be designed to fit within the context of each organization’s unique structure, needs, and goals.

Riding in the rain compared to organizational strategies for new times

Riding in the Rain – New Organizational Strategies for New Times

Moving forward, the success of businesses will be influenced by how well they can adapt, replacing old organizational strategies with the ability to react to quickly changing conditions.