• Understand the key elements of organisation design including optimal division of labour and integration of effort given the task structure in an organisation
• Learn the basic framework to solve for the various design challenges across each of the design elements
• Delve into the micro and macro approaches of organisational design
• Differentiate between the formal design of the organisation and the emergence of the informal design, and how the two interact with each other
• Recognise that the organisation design is a function of the firm’s age, size, maturity, and environmental context and be well-prepared for re-organisation efforts
• Familiarise yourself with a first principles approach to designing the optimal hierarchical structure for a product team and what hierarchy means for new organisational forms such as “flat organisations” or “holacracies”
• Get introduced to how organisation design is being transformed with the emergence of technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Explore best practices of how you can align people, processes, structure, and culture to deliver value
• Learn how to identify appropriate organisation designs that align with your business goals
• Gain an understanding of designing workspaces for the future

The programme has been specially curated for senior-level managers with more than 15 years of experience who are leading large business units or heading functional verticals. Additionally, company owners, start-up founders and entrepreneurs will benefit from the programme.

ISB Executive Education programmes are replete with distinctive teaching methodologies and an intense and challenging learning environment that pushes participants’ learning horizons beyond their pre-existing beliefs. Through lectures from distinguished faculty, local and global case studies, business simulations, and group discussions with extraordinary peers from a broad range of industries, regions, and functions, you will be equipped with the strategies, tools and insights required to transform your thinking and achieve ambitious business objectives. You will return to your organisation, fully ready to apply what you have learned. You will also take with you a rich network of relationships that will enrich your personal and professional lives long after you complete the programme.

This programme will be delivered on campus.

Experience learning in state-of-the-art classrooms and campus facilities designed to create an environment conducive to sparking self-reflection, innovation, and collaboration.

We admit candidates to upcoming sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible to secure your seat in the programme. 

Programme content, dates, schedule, fees, delivery platforms, and faculty are subject to change. Programme fee includes food and accommodation at the ISB campus or at an equivalent facility based on availability.