The availability of countless tools, software and management systems, customized training programs, and strategic planning applications, makes it easy to forget the reason we have them in the first place. The reason is the customer.
With so much difficulty and tragedy in today’s world, this little break to celebrate the holidays is welcomed while we ponder the hopes and wishes of the season.
Avoid the confusion arising from a lack of accountability by clearly defining decision rights and making sure people have the required skills to make decisions timely and confidently.
Organizations should look both inside and outside their organization to benchmark performance. Examine your measurement systems to see if you have effective means of assessing progress.
Learnings from neuroscience research can be applied to organization design and transformation efforts to maximize the success of your change communication strategies.
Groupthink can have a detrimental effects on the decision making process. Learn how leaders can help their teams challenge assumptions and conventional thinking to reach better business outcomes.
Leaders can be overwhelmed by the number of decisions they must make to move forward. Agreeing on common organization design principles in advance can streamline the process for making critical decisions in the future.
Peloton’s rapid growth during 2020 also brought growing pains, as disgruntled customers waited months for equipment deliveries. These questions can help ensure your organization design is properly aligned with your growth strategy.
Using design thinking techniques such as interviews, persona profiles, empathy exercises and storytelling will allow teams to design an organization that meets their customers’ needs.
Many executives struggle with making decisions in their business leadership roles. Consider these four questions when faced with a significant decision.