Building your team is an ongoing process of intentional design.

TEAM PLANNING

Optimal team design is both an art and a science that can be practiced under any conditions.

Whether you’re scaling rapidly or navigating necessary contraction, poorly designed teams will further derail business momentum. We've designed multi-disciplinary teams in preparation for and in reaction to a variety of disruptive events, so we know exactly where the breakpoints occur and how to respond to them. 

We dive deep to analyze your current structure, identify specific pressure points, and deliver a clear organizational blueprint for your next evolution. You'll receive precise specifications for roles, reporting structures, and a phased implementation plan that minimizes disruption while maximizing creative and innovative output. Most importantly, we’ll teach you how to evolve this structure as your business transforms and how to maintain your culture despite changes in scale.

TEAM DESIGN

  • Identifying critical structural issues and needs

  • Determining optimal team size and composition

  • Designing flexible reporting structures that scale

  • Maintaining culture while implementing change

  • Identifying roles to prioritize in a growth plan

  • Balancing specialized roles with generalists

IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING

  • Sequencing changes to minimize disruption

  • Communicating structural changes effectively

  • Creating role clarity to eliminate overlap and confusion

  • Establishing clear responsibilities across levels 

  • Measuring the success of team changes

  • Adjusting to unexpected challenges

WHAT WE OFFER

Strategy

Approaches and actions to take.

  • Assessment of key needs and challenges to solve

  • Org chart design and implementation approaches

  • Action plan with detailed tactics and order of operations

Materials

Holistic design and rollout playbook.

  • Team structure that can evolve with your needs

  • Map of critical roles to hire now versus later

  • Roadmap for rollout and implementation

Sessions

Personalized guidance & support.

  • Presentations of strategic frameworks and action plans

  • Work sessions and coaching sessions for ongoing support

  • Between-session email support, with references and resources

CASE STUDY

Jolby

An independent design studio that delivers world-class brand and illustration systems.

After a strategic business planning engagement, Jolby came back to us to solidify their team design. An analysis of their accounts and delivery methods led to an org chart that could support them into the future, as well as a career ladder to serve as an inspiring north star of excellence for all roles. We delivered a roadmap for implementation and supported leaders through the rollout.

Insight:
Intentionally craft your team and your workplace.

The best thing you can do for your business is move from reacting to proactively planning. That means crafting the space you’re in, the resources you provide, the roles on your team, and the process for advancement.

“From the beginning, I knew we were in very good hands — it’s that double threat of clear confidence and deep understanding.”

Audrey Aiken, Thread Creative

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