Designing for Sustainable Success - Mark LaScola

“Designing For Sustainable Success” Join me and my guest Mark LaScola, Founder of On The Mark (https://on-the-mark.com). Working with clients like Nestle, AMX, Qualcomm, Dolby, and Fitbit, he has successfully delivered over 300 redesigns and 600 engagements, and has trained and developed approximately 5,000 executives, managers and internal change agents in organizational design – across a broad and diverse range of industries on 6 continents and over 20 countries. He is the author of one of the industry’s most integrated and comprehensive re-design/transformation solution. SHOW NOTES   Summary In this conversation, Blaine and Mark LaScola explore the concept of the 'soul of business' and its relationship to organizational design. They discuss the importance of understanding the informal and formal aspects of a business, the distinction between complexity and complication, and the role of relationships in managing change. The conversation also delves into effective communication, problem-solving strategies, rapid prototyping in design, and the significance of scenario planning for future uncertainties. Mark shares insights from his experience in organizational design and highlights the upcoming release of his book on modernizing operating models. Takeaways The soul of business encompasses both formal and informal aspects. Organizational design is crucial for unleashing a business's potential. Complexity in business is often confused with unnecessary complication. Effective change management requires understanding relational dynamics. Communication is about achieving common meaning among team members. Problem-solving should focus on creating new challenges aligned with goals. Rapid prototyping is essential in developing effective operating models. Scenario planning helps organizations prepare for uncertain futures. Modernizing operating models is key to business transformation. Collaboration is vital for successful organizational design. Chapters 00:00 The Soul of Business: An Introduction 08:58 Understanding Organizational Design 14:19   The Role of Relationships in Change 20:39  Communication and Common Meaning 24:43  Problem Solving and Innovation 29:40  Scenario Planning for the Future 32:22  Modernizing Operating Models Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices