Research based advice for designing more effective organizations
When I was a consultant, many managers remarked to me that they had never had any training in organization design. They learned the stuff while doing it. I am all in favor of learning on the job. But I don’t think it hurts with a bit of … [Continue reading]
If you recall my last blog post, I discussed the matrix organization, and argued that it is fairly rare to find a formal matrix structure these days (despite what some people claim). I have interviewed managers in dozens of firms, and … [Continue reading]
What is a matrix organization?Are matrix structures inevitable in complex organizations?Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion about this.One reason is that textbooks and articles fail to provide good definitions.A book I just read proclaims that … [Continue reading]
How do we align the organization with the strategy? That is a question that people often raise, particularly when a new strategy has been introduced. In such cases, it may be necessary to adjust the organization to ensure that the new strategy is … [Continue reading]
In every organization, there are numerous informal initiatives that have yet to become part of the formal organizational structure. There may be an informal group that meets to discuss how to improve the customer experience. There may be a … [Continue reading]