Organisation design and implementation

A high-performing organisation focuses resources in the right areas, ensuring work is executed and managed at the right levels. It successfully empowers its people, builds the required skills and capability and enhances ways of working. 

Organisation design consulting: delivering on business strategy and driving performance

Getting your organisation design right, and implementing it effectively, is key to achieving better business performance. It’s integral to the overall business operating model.

A variety of scenarios can trigger an organisation redesign, such as a new business strategy or a merger or acquisition. Sometimes, an organisation will need to change from a regional business model to one based on product or customer. In other instances, an organisation might have to align itself with other key aspects of an operating model such as sourcing strategy, process enhancements, new regulation or changes in technology.

In any of these situations, Berkeley’s experienced consultants will ensure that your organisation design and its implementation drives value and meets business objectives.

Effective organisation design will drive better business outcomes

Organisation design is often under-supported and poorly thought through. Benefits are lost, employees are unhappy, and cultural DNA is damaged. At worst, key talent is lost, leaving the organisation unstable and unable to deliver business outputs. 

But when done well, organisation design delivers the structural and cultural change needed to transform organisational performance.

An effectively designed organisational structure will align with strategy. It supports core processes and ways of working, while breaking down silos and helping to eliminate unnecessary duplication. Performance will improve, ultimately driving better business outcomes.

Implementation: reaping the benefits of good organisation design

Organisation design is only the first stage of the process; embedding a new organisation design is when the work truly begins. Continued focus and careful consideration is vital to successful implementation, allowing you to reap the full benefits of good organisation design.

Implementing a new organisation structure is much more than just the upfront people moves. It involves changing ways of working and behaviours, which can include leadership education and training, and new performance management approaches.  

Naturally, such changes can appear difficult for employees and therefore implementation must be done in conjunction with a robust change and communication plan. This will balance the need for transparency and sensitivity with an appropriately positive narrative.

Good organisation design will help talent recruitment and retention

People are the most important asset in any organisation, and the war for talent is intensifying. Today’s working environment is highly competitive, hybrid, and fast changing. People are looking for clear career pathways and the opportunities to thrive.

When done effectively, organisational design and implementation will drive positive change for employees.

To attract and retain talent, you need to ensure your organisation is dynamic, collaborative and strategic. A good organisation design will enable a positive culture, empowering employees and supporting their development. 

Organisation design consulting: partnering with you

Berkeley understands organisational design and implementation – not just as a route to cost-savings, but as a key enabler of strategy and a critical element of building an effective overall operating model. Whether designing a new organisation, or modifying an existing one, our consultants have the experience and strong relationship management skills that enables them to work closely with client leaders. We have a proven track record of finding the best way to achieve results within complex organisations, recognising that every organisation is unique.

We work collaboratively with our clients to set clear objectives for organisation design, from creating design principles to guide and check our thinking, to tailoring a practical approach that will deliver results. Throughout the process we partner with the client’s internal organisation design and HR teams to plan and execute with necessary control and precision, accounting for local HR and legal requirements.