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Here you will find initial answers to frequently asked questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is organizational design so important?
Organizations today operate in an environment of increasing complexity, shorter strategy cycles, and dynamic markets. Organizations that can keep pace are not a product of chance, but are deliberately designed. Organizations that provide guidance while remaining adaptable are key to long-term competitiveness and future viability.
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Why is strategic workforce planning so important?
Companies are facing a dual transformation: Technological developments and new working environments require changing skill sets, while the shortage of skilled workers intensifies the competition for talent. Strategic workforce planning ensures that the right talent is available at the right time and in the right place, and that it is further developed.
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How can I find out if your approach is a good fit for my business?
In a non-binding initial consultation, we will clarify where your organization stands, what challenges you face, and whether my approach is the right basis for the next steps.
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What distinguishes your approach from traditional management consulting?
Many consulting approaches focus on short-term efficiency gains or isolated measures. In contrast, I view organizations as holistic systems and develop sustainable solutions that connect strategy, organization, and HR. I don't work "from the outside," but rather collaboratively with your team.
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How can change be achieved without jeopardizing ongoing operations?
Change doesn't mean overhauling everything at once. Careful planning and a phased implementation with clear priorities are crucial. Targeted measures and structured support ensure that ongoing operations remain stable while innovations are introduced gradually and sustainably integrated. That's the advantage of a puzzle-like transformation.
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How can change be made effective in the long term?
Sustainable transformation doesn't come from one-off measures, but from a structured, continuous process. The key lies in the active involvement of employees, who are empowered to identify problems early and develop solutions independently. Through co-creation, effective management mechanisms, and a culture of continuous learning, changes are anchored in the organization, continuously developed, and thus remain effective in the long term.
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What is the Viable System Model (VSM)?
The VSM provides a structural blueprint for organizations to remain efficient and adaptable in the long term. It clarifies: 1. Which roles and units are necessary. 2. How stability and flexibility interact. 3. How strategic focus can be achieved despite operational autonomy. 4. How early warning mechanisms are established. 5. How communication flows at the right time and in the right measure.
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What does an organizational architect do?
The role is similar to that of a traditional architect, with the difference that the focus is on the holistic design of the organization. Instead of imposing ready-made solutions "from the outside," I work together with the company to develop an organizational design that fits its specific requirements – innovative, intuitive, and functional.
