Research based advice for designing more effective organizations
On Friday I participated in a conference organized by the Organizational Design Community, a network of academics, consultants and executives. The conference was hosted by Harvard Business School and several of its faculty members participated. It … [Continue reading]
Naomi Stanford recently wrote a review of my book. You can find it on her blog. Naomi is a consultant, teacher and author (see this page for more about her background and the kind of work she does) … [Continue reading]
One of the most difficult – and most fundamental – tasks for a business leader is to recognize whether it’s time to introduce a change now – such as a re-design of the formal structure –and whether it is best to … [Continue reading]
Harold J. Leavitt was a professor at Stanford University until his death in 2007. He is regarded as one of the early pioneers in the field of Organizational Behavior. He spent five decades doing research on communication, decision making, and small … [Continue reading]
More collaboration – and better collaboration - is seen by many as a key requirement for business success. Open a recent leadership book or an issue of Harvard Business Review, and you will see that this topic is very much in vogue right now. Not … [Continue reading]