Does your organizational structure have you stuck in the slow lane?

Times have changed. The way we work has evolved. Our customers and employees

have new expectations. Has your organization model kept up?

When seeking to optimize your

strategy, your organizational

structure shouldn’t be a limiter or

an afterthought—in fact it should

be a strategic differentiator. Is it?

Unfortunately, most organizational

structures have not kept pace

with the new realities of today’s

workplace. Many current models

create barriers and fuel confusion.

These constraining and complex

structures get in the way of

performance, and negatively

impact employee and customer

experiences.

In this era of stiff competition for customers, battles for top-notch talent, and an

environment of constant change, organizations can’t afford structures that get in

the way. Those that are nimble and swift will be the entities that thrive.

PeopleFirm’s experienced team blends leading-edge research on organizational

effectiveness with thoughtful and customized design and implementation

strategies. In partnership with our clients we create integrated, fl exible, and

sustainable models for organizational strategy, design, and transformation that will

go the distance in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

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.• Strong linkages between strategy, culture, and work process

• Flatter structures

• Horizontal information fl ows

• Virtual, collaborative, and project work models

• Reduced matrix structures

• Global collaboration enablers

• Enterprise-wide shared utilities

• Self directed teams and natural hierarchies

• Formal network structures

• Talent and knowledge marketplaces

“The 20th-century model of

designing and managing

companies not only lags behind

the need for companies today

to emphasize collaboration and

wealth creation by talented

employees; it actually generates

unnecessary complexity that

works at cross-purposes to those

critical goals.”

Source: Lowell Bryan and Claudia Joyce, Mobilizing Minds: Creating Wealth From Talent in the 21st Century Organization

Are you…

• Suspecting that your organizational structure is limiting your performance?

• Interested in changing the way your team works?

• In search of greater role clarity and more career path transparency for your employees?

• Seeking a more agile and collaborative culture?

• Tired of badly executed organizational change?

• Ready to think strategically about your organizational structure?

21st Century Structures Demand:

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People Strategy – We assess organizational investment options across all areas related to people and talent management with the goal of selecting the best investment course that propels the organization’s strategy.

About PeopleFirm

We are a consultancy passionate about our singular mission: helping our clients achieve a competitive advantage through their people. To that end our service focus is:

Organizational Performance – Our approach builds high-performing organizations by maximizing individual and team contributions through strategic alignment, effective structures, and supporting cultures.

Talent Management – Addressing the employee lifecycle from entry to exit, PeopleFirm designs and implements solutions that optimize talent management processes and improve employee experiences.

Change Management – We are recognized for designing and leading change management programs that lower risks, accelerate results, and deliver value. Our proven approach ensures change sticks.Your People = Your Success ©

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PeopleFirm, LLC

Seattle Office: 2201 6th Avenue, Suite 150 Seattle, WA 98121

Portland Office: 408 NW Fifth Ave Portland, OR 97209

o 206.462.6462

f 888.651.1976

www.peoplefirm.com

PeopleFirm’s Organizational Design Touchstones

Our ApproachStart with Strategy

We begin with strategy, understanding your organization’s vision, your planned path, and what’s getting in the way. We tune into culture and seek to understand your desired employee experience. With that foundation we explore alternative operating models and introduce new research-backed concepts and ideas. We test possible designs and help you select the best model to optimize your business strategy.

Interactive, Collaborative Design

Our iterative methodology brings the strategic design forward into a detailed organizational structure ensuring alignment with your selected design principles. While our collaborative approach builds broad organizational support and understanding throughout the process, we also help you thoughtfully answer the tough questions on roles, leveling, and staffing approaches. Finally, we ensure you exit design with a clear understanding of all organizational impacts and a rigorous transition plan.

Effective Transitions

Our approach ensures that your people are prepared during a time of stress and change. We advise you on leading successful transitions with the goal of minimizing disruptions and productivity losses. We ensure your team embraces the changes and is prepared to adopt new approaches to working together. We believe reorganizations should produce a competitive advantage and be a positive experience for your employees providing greater role clarity and a better understanding of career opportunities.

1 Organization structure is a critical enabler of business strategy

2 The DNA of good organizational design goes beyond the structure

3 The 21st century is demanding new ways of working

4 Good organization designs consider the collective and individual aspirations

5 Real organizational change requires more than publishing an organization chart