Organisation design is a fundamental part of what makes an organisation successful, and HR’s ability to influence the activities and shape the outcomes is a key element of being an effective practitioner.

This factsheet explains what organisation design is, how it compares with organisation development, and the people profession's role in it. It looks at reasons for undertaking organisation design and how to do so effectively, including different models and approaches that can be used.

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