Advice: Borderless jobs and agile structures: How to build a future-proof organisation Written by Dr Guna Seelan Rethinam FCMI Thursday 18 April 2024 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Seven ways organisations can enable people to drive change and innovation “We cannot ignore the daily demands of running a company, which traditional hierarchies and managerial processes can still do very well. What they do not do well is identify the most important hazards and opportunities early enough, formulate creative strategic initiatives nimbly enough, and implement them fast enough.” – John Kotter, Harvard Business School Business disruption, societal upheaval and rapid technological shifts bring constant pressure for organisations to innovate. Leaders feel the need to find quick fixes to workforce issues to maintain their organisations’ competitive edge. Indeed, in Gartner’s 2023 CEO Survey, 32% of CEOs indicated that the workforce is one of their top three priorities. Organising a workforce to align with work processes is fundamental to organisational design. This article discusses how organisational design and development drive change and innovation in an organisation. Read more: How to build future-proof organisations Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Log in Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. Advice Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
