We recently partnered with a rapidly growing stored energy solutions company to enhance its internal organization design capabilities. This engagement was initiated by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), who, familiar with our renowned organization design...
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Client Case Study: Envisioning 2030-Envisioning an R&D Organization Design for a Major Consumer Products Company
We recently concluded a year-long strategic initiative within the R&D function of a leading consumer products company. The project's objective was to envision and design their organization structure for 2030, in alignment with the company's established vision and...
Stop Naming Your Change (and Transformation) Programs!
Organizations often give catchy names to transformation initiatives to create focus and signal their importance, but this practice can unintentionally reinforce the idea that change is temporary, leading to disillusionment and cynicism when further changes arise. Instead, aligning efforts with ongoing strategies and framing them as part of a continuous process, like “LRP Activation,” fosters clarity, engagement, and a culture where change becomes a normal and accepted part of organizational life.
WEBINAR: Paying the Price: Pitfalls of Misaligned Compensation in Organization Design
with Beth Gunderson and Anne Soash
In this webinar, we’ll explore the crucial intersections between organizational design, compensation frameworks, and the intended and unintended outcomes they shape. We’ll discuss a case study on incentives gone wrong, highlighting the legal and ethical pitfalls of misaligned pay plans.
Seeing Around Corners: Emerging Trends Disrupting Organization Design
Seeing Around Corners: Emerging Trends Disrupting Organization Design
with Beth Gunderson and Sarah Sonnenfeld
Fundamental Organization Transitions: Managing Complex, Simultaneous Change at Driscoll’s
In this webinar, Dan Ritter, Senior Manager for Organization Effectiveness at Driscoll’s will share the implementation of a systemic change at Driscolls focusing on fundamental transformation in the strategy and business model, but simultaneously developing capabilities and enhancing agility.
Adapting to Disruption: Frameworks and Lessons from the Field
In this webinar, Chris Worley and Sue Mohrman from USC’s Center for Effective Organizations and Beth Gunderson, Senior Director of Organization Capabilities at General Mills, will present field based learning and new frameworks for continual transformation. General Mills, like all processed foods companies, has been exposed to severe industry disruption. Beth will discuss approaches they have taken through the lens of the new models and frameworks that are needed to routinely respond to disruption.
Developing Organizational Design at General Mills (video)
Organization design is a critical organizational capability in today’s world of rapid change, global competition, and frequent market and product realignments.