Organizational Design Mastery

Build Agile, Scalable, and High-Performing Companies with Strategic Structure

What you'll learn

Understand the full range of organizational models—from hierarchical and flat to matrix, divisional, and network-based

Learn how to design organizational systems that directly support your company’s mission, vision, and long-term strategy for sustainable growth.

Gain tools and frameworks to create flexible structures that can adapt to change, support innovation, and scale efficiently as your organization grows

Explore how to manage organizational redesigns, get stakeholder buy-in, and lead through mergers, digital transformation, or cultural shifts.

Requirements

A curious mind and interest in how organizations work

Basic familiarity with how businesses operate (helpful, but not required)

A willingness to think strategically and apply concepts to real-world scenarios

Internet access and a device to watch the course and complete the capstone project

Description

In today’s fast-changing world, great ideas aren’t enough—how your organization is designed can make or break your success.Welcome to Organizational Design Mastery—a comprehensive course designed to help you build agile, scalable, and high-performing organizations through strategic structure.This course demystifies the science and strategy of organizational design. Whether you’re an entrepreneur structuring your startup, a leader navigating change in a growing company, or a consultant guiding clients through transformation, this course gives you the clarity, tools, and frameworks to design organizations that actually work.You’ll explore a full spectrum of organizational models—from traditional hierarchies to modern networked and team-based structures. Along the way, you’ll learn the pros and cons of each design, when to use them, and how to align them with your business strategy, culture, and goals.We’ll dive into real-world case studies from companies like Google, Amazon, and Netflix, uncovering how the world’s most successful businesses structure for innovation and agility. You’ll also explore leadership models, cross-functional teams, remote and hybrid work, and how digital transformation is reshaping what organizations look like.But this course isn’t just theory—it’s built to help you take action.Each lecture is clear, concise, and packed with examples. And in the final section, you’ll complete a capstone project where you’ll design your own organization from scratch—defining mission, structure, culture, governance, and success metrics. You’ll walk away with a portfolio-worthy blueprint you can apply in real life.By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:Understand the core principles of effective organizational designChoose the right structure for any business scenarioLink organizational design to business strategy and growthNavigate change, digital disruption, and cultural alignmentBuild structures that are scalable, resilient, and ready for the futureWhether you're leading change, advising clients, or launching something new—this course equips you with the skills to design smarter, not just work harder.Enroll now and take the first step toward building organizations that don’t just function—but flourish.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Organizational Design

Lecture 1 Welcome & Course Overview

Lecture 2 What is Organizational Design?

Lecture 3 Why Organizational Design Matters for Business Success

Lecture 4 Key Principles of Effective Organizational Design

Lecture 5 Common Organizational Structures & Their Pros/Cons

Section 2: Understanding Organizational Structures

Lecture 6 Hierarchical Structure – Pros, Cons & Best Practices

Lecture 7 Flat vs. Tall Organizations: Which Works Best?

Lecture 8 Functional Structure – When to Use It & How It Works

Lecture 9 Divisional & Matrix Structures – Complex but Effective?

Lecture 10 Network & Team-Based Structures – The Future of Work

Section 3: Organizational Strategy & Design Alignment

Lecture 11 Linking Business Strategy to Organizational Design

Lecture 12 Agility in Organizational Design – Adapting to Change

Lecture 13 Scalability – Structuring for Growth & Expansion

Lecture 14 Case Studies of Successful Organizational Designs

Lecture 15 The Role of Culture in Organizational Structure

Section 4: Designing for Innovation & Efficiency

Lecture 16 Breaking Silos: Creating Cross-Functional Teams

Lecture 17 Decision-Making Frameworks for Organizational Design

Lecture 18 The Role of Digital Transformation in Organizational Structure

Lecture 19 Remote & Hybrid Work: Designing for the Future

Lecture 20 Lean & Agile Organizational Design Approaches

Section 5: People, Roles & Leadership in Organizational Design

Lecture 21 Job Roles & Responsibilities in a Well-Designed Org

Lecture 22 Leadership Models & Their Impact on Structure

Lecture 23 Employee Engagement & Its Role in Organizational Design

Lecture 24 Performance Metrics & KPIs for Organizational Success

Lecture 25 How to Manage Change in Organizational Design

Section 6: Practical Frameworks & Tools for Organizational Design

Lecture 26 Using Org Charts to Visualize Your Structure

Lecture 27 SWOT Analysis & Organizational Design

Lecture 28 The McKinsey 7S Framework for Business Alignment

Lecture 29 Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model for Organization Design

Lecture 30 How to Conduct an Organizational Health Assessment

Section 7: Implementation & Optimization Strategies

Lecture 31 Redesigning an Organization: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lecture 32 Common Mistakes in Organizational Design & How to Avoid Them

Lecture 33 How to Get Buy-In from Stakeholders for Change

Lecture 34 Mergers, Acquisitions & Organizational Restructuring

Lecture 35 Legal & Compliance Considerations in Organizational Design

Section 8: Case Studies & Future Trends

Lecture 36 Case Study: How Google, Amazon & Netflix Design Their Organizations

Lecture 37 The Impact of AI & Automation on Organizational Structures

Lecture 38 Building a Future-Proof Organization: Trends for the Next Decade

Lecture 39 Final Capstone Project: Designing Your Own Organization

Lecture 40 Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders who need to build their organization from the ground up with the right structure, roles, and systems in place,Business Leaders and Executives looking to realign teams, improve performance, and scale their company efficiently,HR Professionals and People Ops Leaders who are involved in shaping culture, talent strategy, and cross-functional collaboration,Management Consultants and Business Coaches seeking structured frameworks and real-world examples to better advise clients on organizational effectiveness,Team Managers and Emerging Leaders wanting to understand how structure affects strategy, leadership, and day-to-day operations,Students or Career Changers exploring the field of organizational design or preparing for leadership roles in modern companies