10 Principles of Organization Design

Framework by Neilson, Estupiñán, and Sethi for redesigning organisational structures, focusing on moving beyond historical constraints, leveraging unique capabilities, and creating agile, people-centered organisations.

  1. Declare amnesty for the past

  2. Design with “DNA.”

  3. Fix the structure last, not first

  4. Make the most of top talent

  5. Focus on what you can control

  6. Promote accountability

  7. Benchmark sparingly, if at all

  8. Let the “lines and boxes” fit your company’s purpose

  9. Accentuate the informal

  10. Build on your strengths

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