“Systems can be improved only to the extent that everybody who works in them understands how they work.” -Marvin Weisbord,…
Organization Design Solution: The Build or Buy Decision (or Why HR Re-Invents Sliced Bread)
The adage, “re-invent sliced bread” conjures up all kinds of images and musings. It applies perfectly to the build or…
Why Strategic Positioning Should Come Before Organization Design
“Only a few generic strategies survive competition in the long run. This notion…is what really defines the positioning school.” Henry…
Time for an Operating Model Transformation? 6 Points To Consider
Business models are a lynchpin of success, central to both a company’s creation and to its continued existence. A well-articulated…
Top 5 Agile Articles of 2019
Agile seems to be sweeping the consulting industry recently as a methodology of choice for business transformation. While this buzzword…
When to Use Agile Methodology in an Operating Model
Originally finding popularity as a concept in the tech space, ‘agile’ has evolved to be a commonplace buzzword among the…
Top 5 Articles on HR’s Role in Managing Organizational Change
Change management often requires the support and involvement of an entire organization to be successful. Oftentimes, however, HR is seen…
When You Should Design a New Target Operating Model
In early 2019, ON THE MARK (OTM) ran Executive Briefings on both sides of the Atlantic on the theme of…
Ten Differences Between Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” - Harry Truman Ouch! This quote…
Best Practices for a Business Integration Strategy
An M&A deal comes with a great amount of excitement and expectation for growth potential and profits. However, after the…