Organizational Design for High Performance (PowerPoint PPT)

Management consulting framework for organizational design, outlining a 3 step approach for ensuring an optimal organization design:

1. Setting design objectives (Clear articulations of business objectives, todays gap's and future aspiration)
2. Organizational design options (Strategic organizational options, staffing of key roles, high-level role charter and decision rights)
3. Finalization and implementation (Refined org design, detailed role charters and implementation roadmap)

The document is the full version of a comprehensive framework for organisational design and covers everything from tools to assess current organisational setup and performance, evaluation of strategic alternatives for organizational design (Divisional structure, Functional structure, Matrix), and blueprints for establishing the target organisational design (covering elements sutch as P&L structure, scope of functional activities, degree of centralisation, defining clustreing logic, and establishing fuctional reporting).

The PPT delves into the intricacies of organizational design, highlighting the good, bad, and practical aspects. It addresses the importance of aligning design efforts with strategic imperatives and recognizing the interdependence of design building blocks. The framework also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive impact assessment on the entire organizational model, ensuring that the design is not only theoretically sound, but also practically viable.

Key questions are outlined to guide the initial stages of the design process, focusing on stakeholders, scope, communication, and timing. These questions ensure that all critical aspects are considered, from stakeholder engagement to the clear articulation of project scope and the development of an effective communication plan. The document also stresses the importance of sequencing and timing in engaging stakeholders and communicating efforts, ensuring alignment with broader project timelines and organizational events.

The framework provides a detailed alignment check for organizational design, covering P&L accountabilities, functional accountabilities, spans and layers, and governance. It includes practical tools for assessing current organizational setups and performance, evaluating strategic alternatives, and establishing target designs. The document also offers blueprints for collaboration and role charters, ensuring that individual and shared accountabilities are clearly defined and aligned with organizational goals.