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Designing transformations to avoid failure
This article is the second in a three-part series on applying systems diagnostics to understand the sources of organizational underperformance (Using systems diagnostics to drive process improvement and change), why transformations often fail to deliver (this one), and how to keep transformations from going off course (Diagnosing and adjusting transformations to ensure success)). It is based in part on my Strategic Analytics book. The issues addressed in the series will be covered in depth in the upcoming virtual workshop Driving Organizational Change with Data.
Using systems diagnostics to drive process improvement and change
This article is the first in a two-part series on applying systems diagnostics to understand the sources of organizational underperformance (this article) and why transformations often fail to deliver (next article). It is based in part on Alec Levenson’s Strategic Analytics book. The issues addressed in the series will be covered in depth in the upcoming virtual workshop Driving Organizational Change with Data.
Learn & Connect Series: Learn about the Innovation & Success Sharing Competition
Session Leader: Theresa Welbourne This competition is a great way to earn recognition for the work you and your...
Millennials change jobs more than any other generation, study says
Alec Levenson, Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations, was featured on Spectrum News 1...
Podcast: Professor and Practitioner: Strategy, Power/Politics, and Curiosity in Org Design
In this Org Design Podcast episode from the Organizational Design Festival 2024, Chris Worley discusses common organizational design challenges, the role of strategy, and the impact of power and politics. He highlights the importance of curiosity, trust-building, and psychological safety in leading successful organizational change.
The World of HR Is Changing Rapidly: I-O Psychology Can Help
This SIOP White Paper Series examines the workplace that is being transformed by advancements in AI, emerging technologies, and changing cultural landscapes, reshaping organizational operations and employee interactions. In response, human resources teams have become more sophisticated and influential, leveraging expertise and data to enhance organizational effectiveness and gain a competitive edge.
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