Creating a More Effective Organization

As organizations grow, their structure and systems often do not keep pace. When organizations undertake a restructuring, it is usually important to look at the management structure, the organizational units, and the systems through which they interact. The challenge is to get organized without creating a bureaucratic nightmare. The solution is to involve key people in considering:

• What structure is needed at the management level (roles and positions).

• How business can get done most efficiently (core business processes).

• What organizational units make sense (designed according to functions, competencies, customer groups, or geography?).

• What systems and procedures will support a streamlined, high performing organization.

In a good organization design, the work gets done without the structure and systems getting in the way-they function like well-played background music.

But your organization's design is more than just structure and systems. A key element is organizational culture - the values, beliefs and teamwork that will drive your organization's continuing success over the long haul. The organization design should foster a highly effective, positive, and productive working environment.

When you decide to "reorganize," consider developing a new organization design that includes efficient structure, streamlined processes and systems, and a high performing organizational culture.
 

Resources
    Organization Design: Three Options
    What Makes Your Organization Unique

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