Sergio Caredda
Introducing the Organisation Evolution Framework: a visual representation of Organisation Design building blocks and dynamic relationships.
I have dedicated a lot of time over the past month to research current theories and models of Organisation Design and its building blocks. But I needed to have a “Map” that could condense the entire view into a single visual. So I’m happy to present the first release of what I have called “Organisation Evolution Framework“.
Evolution because I think that all the “building blocks” of this framework are in dynamic relationship with each other. Framework because all these elements are similar to a Canvas, where Intentional Design needs to happen.
Organisation Evolution Framework
I tried to keep this visual as simple as possible, with the primary objective to collect feedback on it and on its components.
The Organisation Evolution Framework Components
We have already encountered the building blocks of this visual, and I have dedicated (or am in the process of doing so) at least one post to each item. But I also wanted to start showing the working definitions of each component in a slideshow format.
For each element, you will find a tentative definition as well as the identification of what I have called “Critical Element“. In my view, each of the Building Blocks delivers many elements that are critical for the organisation existence and prosperity, but there is one that is more important than the others in guaranteeing the effectiveness of the organisation construct.
In a separate post, I have tried to explain how these elements interact together in the context of Digital Transformation, which I consider truly being the major evolution for our organisations today.
I have now further expanded this concept in the long article Building the Intentional Organisation where I explain a few of the features of the relationship between the components.
The detailed analysis of the components.
I have already written several posts that cover some of the components. As soon as the feedback of this model becomes consistent, I will create some more consistency across the different posts. And possibly create a short eBook which collects the various elements.
- Business Models: The Theory and the Practice
- Strategy Frameworks: The Theory and the Practice
- Operating Models: The Theory and the Practice
- Organization Models: a Reasoned List between Old and New
- Leadership Models: The Theory and The Practice
- Purpose: The Theory and the Practice
- Corporate Culture: The Theory and the Practice
- Organization Ecosystem: The Theory and the Practice
Posts on related capabilities
There are also a few other posts that relate to the Design of the Organisation model (I already wrote about the concept of Intentional Design), and about Execution within the model. Here are the most important ones. Again, I will try to harmonize the articles over time.
- What is Organization Design?
- Building The Intentional Organization
- Consistency and Intentional Design
- Design Thinking for HR
- Organization Design for Agile: Start with Operational Governance
- How to Develop a Creative Culture
- Designing Opportunities for Serendipity
Your precious feedback on the Organisation Evolution Framework.
As I am still figuring out how this visual framework can really support the overall understanding of an organisation, I would truly welcome your feedback on it. Please feel free to use the Comment Section below, or post your feedback on Linkedin or Medium.
Thank you for your support!
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