Aligning Organizational Structure and Organizational Strategy
Having a well-aligned organizational structure and organizational strategy means that strategy implementation is less likely to be slowed down by bureaucracy and administrative confusion. Harmonizing strategy and structure is important for any organization that seeks to create value for its customers and stay competitive. Below is a brief outline of a management training session on this topic:
Four basic structures: simple structure (central executive handles all decisions) , functional structure (functional departments report to CEO) , multidivisional structure (each division represents a business) and matrix structure (multiple structures are combined)
How to determine the impact of existing reporting and procedural arrangements and ensure that they will support organizational structure
The importance of cross-business strategic fit and the role of cross-business collaboration and centralized performance of functions
The value of linking company’s strategic priorities to business process management tools to contribute successfully to improving the company’s strategy
How management can demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and aligning corporate strategy with structure.
Why team-building exercises are critical to ensuring quality improvement.
Reading:
Is Anyone In Your Company Paying Attention to Strategic Alignment? By Jonathan Trevor
The best performing companies are often the best aligned. But who in your company is paying attention to how well aligned your strategy is with your organization’s purpose and capabilities? In my research and consultancy with companies, I observe that, oftentimes, no individual or group is functionally responsible for overseeing the arrangement of their company from end to end.
Workshop outlines like this one on Strategy, Finance, Corporate Structures are prepared by AllaVolodina and cover various business topics. You can also read other articles suggested by AllaVolodina (York University) here: www.allavolodina.com
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