Organizational Design Guide
Enable HR and organizational leaders to navigate the complexities of organizational design.
- Despite recognizing the importance of organizational design, many organizations struggle with outdated operating models and structures that hinder agility.
- This discrepancy often results in operational inefficiencies, siloed departments, and a lack of alignment between organizational strategies and day-to-day operations.
- Without a proactive approach to organizational design and effective change management, organizations risk stagnation, missed opportunities for efficiency, and increased employee turnover.
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Critical Insight
- Organizational design is not only about restructuring; it is about aligning every aspect of the organization – from strategy and workflows to people and culture. This alignment ensures the organization operates efficiently, adapts to change, and maximizes its potential for continuous improvement and sustainability in an ever-changing business environment.
Impact and Result
- Establish organizational design foundations to ensure strategic alignment, effective governance, and the embodiment of guiding and design principles.
- Conduct a current-state assessment of the operating model, structure, people, culture, and external landscape to inform strategic decisions and have a positive impact on the organization.
- Develop a future-state operating model and create a supporting organizational structure with defined accountabilities and responsibilities.
- Measure the organizational design’s effectiveness and sustainability.
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Unlock Sample ResearchContributors
- Allison Graham, Strategic Advisor on Workforce Resilience & Networking, Elevate Biz with Allison Graham
- Brittany Lutes, Research Director Research Development, Info-Tech Research Group
- Carlene McCubbin, Associate Vice President Research Development, Info-Tech Research Group
- Hilary Marsden, Change Coach, Telus
- James Felton, Manager VCOM and Support Services, Peel Police
- Dr. Julie Cincotta, Principal, CLA Organizational Solutions LLC
- Lindsey Micael Fenton, Organizational Design Consultant, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Tanya Liblik, Director Consulting, Info-Tech Research Group
- Tony Ventura, Director Information Technology Services, Peel Police
- Usama El Saman Mohamed, Vice President Consulting, Info-Tech Research Group
- Youssef Kamar, Director Consulting, Info-Tech Research Group
- 5 anonymous contributors
Organizational Design Guide
Implement Organizational Design
Redesign Your HR Structure
Redesign the Structure of HR Functions
Design and Prepare for HR Shared Services
Determine the Right HR Outsourcing Solution
Reconceptualize Job Descriptions
Optimize Span of Control