Research based advice for designing more effective organizations
Photo by fauxels from Pexels “Structure” is associated with large and well established firms that serve stable and mature markets. Such firms need the clarity and predictability provided by roles, hierarchy, rules, procedures, and control systems. … [Continue reading]
In my previous blog post, I discussed three implications of the coronavirus on how we lead and organize firms. Let me follow up here with another issue that I have recently discussed with some colleagues and former clients. As a result of the crisis, … [Continue reading]
What are the implications of the coronavirus on how we lead and organize firms? I have been pondering this issue (as I assume many of you have done, too, in this period). I don’t pretend to have the final answer; nobody does in this time of … [Continue reading]
Image: From project meeting with client – my colleagues Tore Christiansen and Bjørn Helge Gundersen (from Deloitte) on the right. Last year was an important year for Reconfig - the new software tool we are developing. The key purpose of Reconfig is … [Continue reading]
A minimum of control is required in any organization (as I wrote about in my last blog post). A key part of a control process is to have a system where you review proposals (such as proposals for new projects or investmentes) – and select the ones … [Continue reading]