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Organization Design

Structure. Clarity. Results.

Org.Works embodies the philosophy of  "less, but better" organizational design for enterprises. Advisory projects are executed efficiently, with lower costs, yet deliver superior analysis, design, and results. Leveraging an executive practitioner's experience, proven frameworks, academic research, and a focus on organizational clarity and simplicity, Org.Works offers a compelling alternative to the large, expensive management consulting firms.

Companies today face unprecedented levels of change and complexity, driven by intense competition, investor pressure, technological disruption, and rising customer expectations. Navigating this evolving landscape demands new competencies and leadership approaches.

To address growing business complexity, many companies have added layers, roles, functions, and departments to their organizations. However, this approach has often led to unintended consequences: employee frustration and disengagement. Research reveals that a significant part of this disillusionment stems from a lack of role clarity and organizational ambiguity.

At a time when companies need engaged workforces to drive productivity, innovation, and ingenuity, sound organizational design can be a powerful enabler of improved performance and results.

Our Research Shows

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Employees believe there is overlap or duplication of responsibilities with other teams

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Extra complexity in work output when there is organizational overlap

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Improvement in Workplace Climate can be achieved with better organizational clarity

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Greater productivity in organizations when there is organizational clarity

Org.Works™ Framework 

for Organization Design Development

Strategy

Define who we are, what we sell, and who our customers are.

Business Model

Align the business model to the strategy. Should the model and structure center around region, brand, product family, channel, or customer?

TMT / ELT

Select the Top Management Team (TLT/ELT) members by core function and business model leadership as basis for structure.

Operating Model

Establish approach for matrix organization or shared services, including decision-making framework.

Organization Design

Design organization, departments, and reporting structures. Create cross-departmental process architecture.

Dr. Janet Sherlock, CEO

Learn more about founder and CEO, Dr. Janet Sherlock and what she can do to help transform your organization.
Janet’s advisory services, based on her extensive knowledge of ecommerce, technology, and organizations were game-changing for us. We built our digital organization around Janet’s recommendations with great results.
COO
Major Footwear Company
The research and recommendations from Janet’s research should be required education in every boardroom.
President
Major Technology Company
Dr. Sherlock’s recommendations on Product Management saved us from building an unnecessarily complex organization.
CEO & CIO
Global Data & Risk Services Provider
Passion. Smarts. Expertise. Unprecedented leadership and organizational skills. Janet Sherlock stands out in a crowded field of consultants!
HR Executive
Global Apparel Company
We relied upon Dr. Sherlock’s invaluable expertise to help us determine the reporting structures, remit, and approach for AI across our agency.
Chief Transformation Officer
Federal Government Agency

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