The Challenge
There are an infinite number of organizational structures available. Some organizational structures emphasize major functions (e.g., marketing, sales, R&D) with each function handling all product lines for all geographies. Other companies organize around product lines, geographies, vertical industries, specialists or some hybrid. There's no right organizational structure that makes sense for all companies - it is very situation specific.

So, how does one design the organizational structure? Start by not thinking about org charts. Focus first on understanding/defining the organization's business processes (e.g., product design, forecasting, demand generation, order processing, order fulfillment). What ultimately matters is that business processes function efficiently and effectively. The organizational structure should operate in the background and support the processes. This avoids the common problem of "silo mentality" in which departmental structures and fiefdoms rather than business processes dominate how employees think and behave.

The Solution
Accèvero Group can help your company create an organizational design that permits efficient and effective business processes. Typical activities in an organizational design project include:

• Understanding or defining the key business processes that support the business strategy
• Determining the factors that influence process performance (e.g., economies of scale, specialization)
• Evaluating different organizational options for their ability to support the business processes

Projects are always custom-tailored and, depending on client needs, can range in scope from detailed org structures with detailed job descriptions to a "quick and dirty" high-level org chart. Review a case study or contact us about your specific needs.

The Benefits
Client benefits typically include:

• Ability to do more with fewer people
• Common understanding among all employees about what activities produce value and which ones don't
• Greater organizational velocity
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to solving day-to-day problems