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Organisational diagnostics is an important process for measuring and improving the performance and effectiveness of an organisation. It enables an organisation to perform a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of its strengths and weaknesses, which it can then use as a basis for future improvements and changes. I will explain why this is important and how to apply it in my blog post.

If we view organisation as more than just an administrative framework – namely a structure that has a purpose and creates value – then it becomes clear that finding a holistic approach to develop said structure is not easy. This blog post will introduce the 3⁴ concept for organisational development.

As an organisational consultant, I help companies and departments optimise their structures and processes. There are two basic approaches to this: the design approach and the management approach. In this blog post, I will explain what these terms mean, what role they play in organisational development and how to successfully combine design and management.

The process-oriented organisation is an approach to business management that focuses on business processes. The goal is to make processes more efficient and thereby increase the company’s productivity and profitability. In this blog post, you will learn all about the power of process orientation and why it is so successful.

Companies have different hierarchical structures depending on how they are aligned – whether they are function-oriented or process-oriented. People prefer one of the two orientations depending on their personal view and inclination, which is also reflected in the different roles in the company. In this blog post, I have compiled a list of typical roles found in function-oriented companies and in process-oriented ones.

There are many cultures at a company that exist side by side. They are key building blocks for any successful business. It is crucial for companies to be proactive in defining and developing their work culture, especially in times of rapid growth and change. I explain and describe the different cultures in this blog post.

In my last blog post, I summarised why a company should have a mission statement, my understanding of it and how you can use key questions to develop such a mission statement. Now it is a matter of operationalising the mission – in other words, taking specific action without losing focus. This is where the objectives and key results (OKRs) come into play. I will describe what all this is about in my blog post.

What factors contribute to successful, effective management? Having a range of techniques, methods and tools at your disposal is never enough to successfully run a business. Looking at past successes and recent difficulties shows us that it all comes down to a few indispensable principles. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to these principles in more detail

A mission statement should have an impact at all corporate levels. It takes various elements to develop a good mission statement for a company. I’ll explain to you which ones these are in my blog post.