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Is Strategy still Relevant to Organization Design?

Kates Kesler

The axiom has always been to start with a clear strategy if you want to design a sound organization. But, is detailed strategy work even relevant in a world where the external environment is continually changing, requiring companies to regularly shift direction and priorities? Both strategy and organization have to be dynamic.

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The Central versus Decentral Dilemma: How the HR Practitioner can Facilitate a “Center-Led” Solution

Kates Kesler

Agility” is the management word of the decade for sure. But to move with agility in a complex organization requires leaders to be confident that important decisions are being made at the right level and location across the enterprise. A common strategy is created by representatives of the network and is broadly communicated.

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What is the Professional Services Industry All About?

Progressus

They provide customized, knowledge-based services to their clients. And it’s those common links that inform tech investments, transformation strategies, and how firms respond to the disruptive forces that define the modern business landscape. That said, professional services firms have some important things in common.

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Start Slow, Finish Fast: Rightsizing Your Organization the Right Way

Kates Kesler

Consider these five factors: Customers Strategy and Organization Capabilities Operating Model Organization Shape Talent. Strategy and Capabilities. Many organizations have a compelling, inspirational strategy supported by organizational capabilities. When making cuts, take the appropriate time necessary to make sound decisions.

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To Little, Too Late: Why many Diversity and Inclusion efforts fall short

Kates Kesler

Talent problems are result of organization design decisions related to organization strategy and broader organization design issues. The Star Model provides a holistic view of to look at the diversity opportunity and it starts with strategy. The focus on “fixing” a talent problem comes too late. Capabilities.

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To Little, Too Late: Why many Diversity and Inclusion efforts fall short

Kates Kesler

Talent problems are result of organization design decisions related to organization strategy and broader organization design issues. The Star Model provides a holistic view of to look at the diversity opportunity and it starts with strategy. The focus on “fixing” a talent problem comes too late. Capabilities.

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Quick Feedback: A Small Gesture with An Outsized Impact

Kates Kesler

As companies and strategies become more complex, leaders often need to start collaborating and integrating more to achieve the benefits of both agility and scale. A lot of our value at Kates Kesler is in helping leaders have difficult conversations (in some cases, conversations that have been avoided for years or even decades).

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