Organisational Design: The Secret Sauce to Org. Success! Be agile to be effective.
Ever wondered why some companies skyrocket like a SpaceX launch while others fizzle out like a damp firework? The secret isn't in the stars – it's in something called Organisational Design. Now, before you yawn and click away, hear me out. OD isn’t just corporate mumbo-jumbo; it’s the art of keeping your business fresh.
What Exactly is Organisational Design?
Think of Organisational Design as a game of Tetris played on expert mode. It's about arranging all the bits and pieces of your company – people, processes, and culture – into an orderly pattern that drives forward momentum, creating a ‘glide path’ for things to flow.
Why put the effort into good Organisational Design?
Flexibility: Because the business world is ever evolving, every changing and your company needs to keep up. A well-designed organisation is like a nimble dancer, ready to groove to the changing beats.
Efficiency: We’ve all been in places where it’s easier to get approval for a space mission than a new stapler. A streamlined structure cuts the red tape, making sure things get done before they get stuck.
Decision-Making: Ever played "Pass the Parcel" with a decision? In a well-structured organisation, decision making is clear, and decisions don’t get lost in layers of management.
Culture: Employees like knowing where they stand. A clear structure means happier employees, clear hand-offs and r&r’s, less confusion and enhanced collaboration - what’s not to love?
Organisational Design’s Secret Ingredients
Structure: Hierarchical? Flat? Matrix? So many different ways to structure your company. Choose wisely, and better still, don’t choose yet!! There are so many different levers to pull first to optimise your organisation. Trust me, don’t restructure until you’re sure you need to.
Processes: Imagine if cooking recipes didn’t show the method and cooks just winged it. Well, that’s your company without defined processes. How does work get handed off, who does it, and when?
People: Get the right folks in the right seats. Once you know what skills are needed, train and hire your people to be successful in those roles.
Culture: This is the vibe of your company. Get it right, and you’ll have a workplace that buzzes with energy. Believe me - incentives, rewards, recognition and respect, set expectations and elevate your company to succeed at new heights.
OD is getting a makeover. It’s about making your organisation agile, adaptable, efficient and effective. It’s the secret sauce that will give your business the cherry-on-top that it needs. It’s not rocket science, there's a process, and it’s rewarding, interesting and fun! 🚀🦕
