PEOPLE
Organizational Design
UNDERSTAND
Conduct Interviews & Review Data
NAVIGATE
Optimize Org. Structure, Workflows, & Communication Channels
IMPLEMENT
De-duplication of Roles, Simplified Workflows, & Improved Communications
TRACK
Track Progress
YIELD
Iterate & Evolve
Using the UNITY framework, let's explore a specific scenario that may keep you up at night...
Scenario
The answer to every problem is "we need more people". Nevertheless, hiring doesn't make things better at nearly the expected rate.
To understand this problem we look at the "flow" of the organization to optimize motion.
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Understand
Conduct Interviews & Review Data
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Conduct a comprehensive review of the organizational structures, including the roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, and functions of all entities.
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Engage in discussions with key stakeholders to gather insights into the current state and the ideal state of the org.
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Identify areas of duplication of roles and functions as well as gaps where roles are not clearly defined or present.
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Navigate
Optimize Org. Structure, Workflows, & Communication Channels
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Analyze the duplication of roles and functions to determine which positions should be retained, consolidated, or eliminated. Consider factors such as skillsets, performance, new financial requirements, and strategic importance utilizing various tools for job competencies (i.e. SHRM) and compensation tools (i.e. WorldatWork, Paycom, etc.).
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Identify areas where new roles or functions may be necessary to bridge gaps and support the optimized organization's strategic direction.
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Develop a comprehensive organizational design strategy that outlines the desired structure and how it aligns with long-run corporate initiatives.
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Implement
De-duplication of Roles, Simplified Workflows, & Improved Communications
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Careful implementation of organizational design changes, including timelines, responsible parties, and key milestones.
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Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to communicate changes to employees, including any role transitions, reassignments, or job eliminations, with sensitivity and transparency.
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Ensure that any legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations related to job changes or terminations are properly addressed.
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Deploy communication plans for any changes requiring job eliminations.
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Facilitate the integration of employees from both organizations into the new structure while maintaining morale and engagement.
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Track
Track progress
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Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of the new organizational design in achieving the strategic objectives to ensure additional roles are aligned correctly. Evaluate to ensure removed roles have not created an unintended action.
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Continuously monitor and assess the impact of the changes on employee performance, satisfaction, and retention.
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Review the financial implications of the organizational design changes, including cost savings or investments, and adjust as necessary.
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Yield
Iterate & Evolve
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Regularly evaluate the success of the organizational design changes and their alignment with the client's post-merger goals.
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Solicit feedback from employees, managers, and other stakeholders to identify any challenges or areas for improvement.
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Adjust the organizational design as needed, considering both short-term and long-term impacts on the merged entity's performance and culture.
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Ensure that the organizational structure remains adaptable and responsive to evolving business needs.
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