Organisational Assessment

External changes force market players constantly to adapt. The good thing is that we know more and more about how we manage and adapt to change.

This schematic picture of organisational change mirrors my experience that “the job is never done” and that “everything is (only) a phase”.

The organisational eco-cycle asserts the existence of an unending loop between organisational crisis an renewal

Carrying out an Organisational Assessment makes sense when problems arise at multiple fronts and instead of going away they become sticky and multiply. This is a clear indication of organisational misalignment, which may be caused by an array of exterior or interior factors.

Organisational Assessment Context: Overview

Organisational Assessment Context

The Organisational Assessment presupposes that the company and its stakeholders have all the knowledge it takes to succeed. A consultant like myself takes the role of a experienced facilitator, who assesses key data and documents but most importantly talks to management, key employee and clients. The consultant brings along methodical knowledge, helpful frameworks, industry knowledge and a good listening ear. He/she then aggregates the information from the key stakeholders into a clear imperative for change, target model and subsequent implementation roadmap.

Depending on the scale and scope of the assessment it can take typically between 6 or 12 weeks.

Organisational Assessment Phases

The result of the Assessment is:

Clear status quo (current Business and Operating Model)
Confirmed Organisational Pain Points and Solutions
Defined Target Business and Operating Model
Gap Analysis and subsequent Implementation Roadmap
Investment/Business Case

Illustrative Project Plan

Outcome and Prioritisation

The Organisational Assessment delivers a Target Business and Operating Model. The Gap between the status Quo and the Target States will be closed by strategic initiatives. The below framework is helpful to these prioritise initiatives. Once confirmed they will be put on a timeline and be part of the implementation roadmap.