Strategic Organization Desing

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strategic organization design workshop at rennes school of business

CEO has partnered with The Rennes School of Business to host the Strategic Organization Design workshop in the heart of Paris. This workshop, led by Dr. Christopher Worley will give you key tools and knowledge to start practicing Organization Design.

Complete both the Strategic Organization Design Workshop and the Strategic rganization Design Activation Workshop to earn your Certificate in Strategic Organization Design by CEO.

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AT THE MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC)

Since its founding over 45 years ago, the Center for Effective Organizations (CEO), a research center in the USC Marshall School of Business, is world-renowned for its breakthrough research and insights on organizational performance, effectiveness and talent management. Today, CEO is at the forefront, discovering and creating the latest knowledge in the design and management of organizations for companies that range from mid-sized to the Global 500.

Through its global network of research scientists, faculty experts, and corporate partners, CEO connects forward-thinking leaders with trusted insights and hands-on learning. Its affiliation with world-renowned experts like Dr. Christopher Worley, Senior Affiliate Research Scientist at CEO, and Dr. Jay Galbraith, founder of the STAR Model™ and co-founder of the Center for Effective Organizations, brings powerful, proven frameworks directly into the classroom—linking rigorous research with practical tools to help leaders solve complex challenges and build agile, high performing organizations.

why

In today’s dynamic and increasingly uncertain environment, the ability to design organizations that are efficient enough to drive performance and flexible enough to sustain competitive advantage is of fundamental importance.

Whether you’re seeking to streamline operations, foster innovation, or drive growth, CEO offers tools and strategies needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.

The Certificate Program in Organization Design offer participants a deep understanding of this important competency as well as models, tools, and processes that can be applied within their own organizations.One-on-one coaching and peer consulting offer a tailored approach for business leaders while adding readth and depth in the skills they need to address design challenges at all levels of an organization.

for who?

To fully benefit from this program, it is necessary to have at least 5 years of business experience. Attendees might include:

Human Resource Professionals
Human Resource Business Partners
Human Resource COE Professionals
Line Managers and Design Teams
Internal Corporate Consultants
Organization Development Professionals
Talent Management, Total Rewards, HR Operations
Internal Consultants

BENEFITS

To achieve your organization’s strategic objectives, you will learn to:

Apply Galbraith’s Star Model™, the most commonly used framework in organization design, to your own company.
Understand and translate your company’s strategic ambitions into design, and assess its current strengths and weaknesses in terms of organization.
Learn to create a unique design for your organization through the analysis of structures, decision-making processes, and reward systems.</span

WHAT BENEFITS WILL YOUGAIN FROM IT?

Organization design is a key link often missing between strategy and change management. It translates the strategy into an operational model that details how your organization will implement it. Organization design and the operational model thus define what the change management process will need to achieve.

To achieve your organization's strategic objectives, you will learn to:

Apply Galbraith's Star Model™

the most commonly used framework in organization design, to your own company.

Understand and translate your company's strategic ambitions

into design, and assess its current strengths and weaknesses in terms of organization

Learn to create a unique design for your organization

through the analysis of structures, decision-making processes, and reward systems.

The program structure

prework

Introduction to Organization Design with Professor Chris Worley.

Read articles and case study in preparation for the workshop.

Watch introductory videos to familiarize yourself with the fundamental principles of organization design.

day1

Foundations of Organization Design

Participants are introduced to the Galbraith Star Model™ and systems thinking, setting the stage for strategic organization design. Sessions explore business strategy, capabilities, and include a group case discussion. The day ends with personal reflection and a networking cocktail hour.

DAY2

Structure & Culture

The focus shifts to defining design criteria and building core and lateral structures. Group work deepens understanding, and the day closes with a look at how culture influences design and space for individual reflection.

DAY3

Processes, rewards,people, & implementation

Participants examine the systems that enable design—management processes, rewards, and people. They explore support functions and agile design principles, then conclude with implementation insights and reflection.

DAY 4

Application & integration

The final day centers on applying what’s been learned through a capstone case and Q&A. Participants reflect on their takeaways and plan how to apply concepts back in their organizations.

DR. CHRISTOPHER WORLEY

Sr. Affiliate Research Scientist at CEO, Clinical Professor at Rennes School of Business

Chris Worley is a clinical professor of strategy and organization at Rennes School of Business, an emeritus professor of management at the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University, and an senior affilate researcher at the Center for Effective Organizations at USC. Chris is a recognized researcher and consultant in the fields of organizational agility, development, and design.

His consulting clients include Microsoft, Philips, Adidas, Gap, PayPal, Unilever, Capital One Financial, as well as several governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Prior to his current positions, he was a professor of strategy and the founding director of the Center for Leadership and Effective Organizations, as well as the director of the Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) program at Pepperdine University. He also served as chair of the Organization Development and Change Division of the Academy of Management. Chris has written or co-authored numerous books, chapters, and articles.

Among his most recent books are:

“Becoming Agile”

“The Agility Factor”

“Assessing Organization Agility”

“Management Reset”

“Built to Change”

Duration

4 days

Public

Human Resources & People Management

Organizational Development & Change

Leadership & Business Alignment

price

Non-Sponsor: $6,195 USD

Sponsor: $4,975 USD

LOCATION

Rennes School of Business Campus Paris, 9 Rue d’Athènes

Next session

November 4-7, 2025

Language

English

contact person

evgeny lukin

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION DIRECTOR, RENNES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.

Jennifer Sparks

Director Center for Effective Organization, University of Southern California