Organization performance
18Apr-24

Why Organization Design Matters: Part 1

This is the second in a series of posts on organization design. This one will be the first of five to address the title topic of Why Organization Design Matters. Directed at organization leaders who may be unfamiliar with the concept or its potential benefit, these discussions aim to shed light on how intentional design can significantly enhance organizational performance. In An Introduction to Organization Design, I defined "organization design" as a comprehensive, systemic approach intended to rethink and...
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23Feb-22

Clarity of Purpose

No human enterprise truly succeeds that isn’t clear about the reason it exists, the purpose it serves, and the difference it intends to make. Teams in organizations are no different. This post will explore the importance of getting this ingredient right to enhance team effectiveness. A short story illustrates what’s at stake. (more…)
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11Nov-21

The Foundational Importance of Trust to Team and Organization Performance

Whenever I facilitate a teambuilding meeting or executive team retreat, I do an overview at the very beginning that addresses the following three points: (more…)
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