Podcast: The Difficult Conversations of Org. Design

In this two-part series, 11A Collaborative Founder Julian Chender sat down with coaches Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova to discuss the importance of designing for collaboration and creating the right containers in which to have these difficult conversations.

Part 1 covers the importance of silos and the even greater importance of designing the connections, collaborations, and conversations to integrate across them. You’ll learn that:

• Organization Design is about setting the container in which an organization operates.

• Silos are necessary structures that support organizational goals.

• Integration across silos is crucial for effective strategy execution.

• Silos should be designed with 'doors' to facilitate collaboration.

• The strategic purpose of silos can enhance organizational effectiveness.

Part 2 of the conversation discusses the complexities organization design and culture, and the importance of engaging all levels of their organization in the design process to create a culture of collaboration and effectiveness. In this part you’ll learn that: 

• Organizational design is a continuous process, not a one-time event.

• Resistance is better than apathy.  Resistance indicates engagement and concern.

• Accountability is crucial for successful organizational change.

• Regular assessments of organizational structure are essential for ongoing effectiveness.

• The design of an organization should reflect its strategy and promise.

• Hierarchy is not inherently negative; it can provide necessary structure for work to be done.

• Engagement from all levels of an organization is vital for successful design.

Watch below the two parts below or listen wherever you get your podcasts!