Overview

"Form follows function"
- Louis Sullivan, Architect

One concept, six different designs; One vision, six different organisation designs.

There is no "one" way to design an organisation just like there is no "one" way to design a chair. Regardless of your organisational size, what is most importance is that your organisation design achieves its function.

"...to facilitate a process review across a number of operational areas..."      Read more

Understanding the organisational function (Vision and Mission Statement) allows conscious examination and design of your organisation's form.

Organisational Element Organisational Description Possible Organisation Design Questions
Structure Departments, Grades, Roles
  • Are current structures designed to enable or hinder people?
Measurements Performance, Risk, Financial
  • Total Turnover or Per Manager?
  • Does constant focus on risk permit innovation?
Processes How work is organised
  • Where is our time and effort focused?
  • Are we doing the right things?
  • Is it produced as efficiently as possible?
Rewards What is rewarded
  • What behaviours do you promote?
  • What does rewarded performance TRULY look like?
Systems IT, Communication
  • Do your systems support or distract?
  • Do people feel involved or left out?
Culture Unwritten Rules
  • What non-verbal messages have people actually received?

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