The design of organisation structure is critical for success in today's dynamic business environment. Structure must support the business mission and strategic direction. It should enhance and sustain competitive advantage and effectiveness.

Factors to consider when designing organisation structures:

# The mission of the organisation;
# Strategic objectives and key business imperatives;
# Underlying values;
# Operating culture and climate;
# Distinctive competence and expertise;
# Customer interface and service delivery;
# Regulatory and compliance environment.

Rather than regarding organisation structures as static many organisations take the view that periodic adjustment is necessary to maintain focus. Senior roles are much less prescribed than they have been with many executives, managers and specialists operating from a flexible role charter focused on delivery of results.

Geoff Nunn and Associates specialises in organisation design. Since 1993 we have helped organisations across a range of industry sectors define organisation structures which meet their business needs.