Diagnose and address organisational design challenges.
Good organisation design can bridge the gap between an organisation’s current state and its ability to successfully achieve future goals. Leaders and managers play a pivotal role in driving effective design strategies by leveraging their deep understanding of their organisation’s dynamics and challenges. The ability to prepare and develop adaptable organisation designs based on strategic needs, and to lead impactful change, is an important skill for business leaders.
The Organisation Design online course is designed to build the knowledge and expertise needed to transform and optimise organisational structures. By exploring and assessing contemporary organisation design models, analysing the potential impact of design and understanding how to diagnose issues inside an organisation, you will learn to recognise the need for change. You will consider how changing external contexts might influence organisation design, constructs and ideas, and evaluate the future outlook of organisation design theories.
Programme information – Online
- DurationApproximately 20-24 hours of study, plus reflection activities
- LocationOnline
- Cost£950
Module dates
Modules 1 and 2
Immediate online access to self-paced learning.
Module 3
Next live online sessions: 29 October and 12 November (12:00 - 17:00)
Please note: both Module 3 dates must be attended. Bookings will automatically be enrolled on the next available live online session. The option to change to a later date is available after booking is completed.
Concessions available
Cranfield alumni can claim a 20% discount via .
Who is this for?
Anyone who wishes to develop their understanding of organisation design and evaluate different approaches in the context of their organisation.
Programme impacts
- Develop your understanding of organisation design and its impact on an organisation’s ability to operate, succeed and deliver on its purpose.
- Explore key frameworks of organisation design and the process of diagnostic modelling.
- Recognise the need for change in organisation design and the factors involved in decision making.
- Appreciate how organisation design supports ambitions to deliver more sustainable business operations.
- Learn how to design organisations where people flourish and build smarter businesses for a better world.
Programme structure
This course includes 3 modules:
- Modules 1 and 2 are online and self-paced, so you choose where and when you learn.
- Module 3 is live online with peers and Cranfield faculty to embed your knowledge and learnings.
What you'll learn
Module one – Introduction to organisation design
Online self-paced learning (estimated four hours – plus reflection activities)
Define what organisation design is and why it is essential for organisational success.
- Explore key organisation design models with a deep dive using case studies.
- Evaluate different models, frameworks and processes for organisation design.
- Develop or adapt an appropriate organisation design based upon a modelled process.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and value of an organisation design.
- Recognise and consider the factors involved in organisation design, including external, strategic, operating, individual and success factors.
Module two – External influences on organisation design
Online self-paced learning (estimated six hours – plus reflection activities)
Consider how external conditions may impact organisation design.
- Analyse contextual changes impacting on organisation design.
- Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to organisation design.
- Assess how digital transformation is impacting on organisation design.
- Apply agile design approaches to an organisation.
- Analyse stakeholder and cultural dynamics throughout the transition and apply approaches to manage these.
Module three – Application of organisation design
Live online (two half days, five hours each – plus reflection activities)
To embed and enhance your learning from the two online modules, you’ll join peers and our expert faculty in a live online environment to advance your understanding of organisation design.
- Assess the key skills of an organisation design practitioner.
- Evaluate an organisation’s current model and design in relation to its alignment with strategy, and suggest improvements.
- Design or adapt an appropriate organisation design based upon a modelled process.
- Analyse the key challenges, tensions and trade-offs involved in organisation design approaches.
- Explore the application of both traditional and contemporary design.
Digital Badges and Certificate
On completion of each module, you will be issued with a digital badge that can be displayed on your professional profiles, serving as compelling evidence of your expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of business and management knowledge.
On successful submission of the final assignment you will receive a certificate of achievement.
Programme Director
How to apply
Next steps
Our team of executive development experts will be happy to talk to you about your development needs, please email us or call +44 (0)1234 754500.
