Decision-making domain: Who has the right to make decisions? Brief A decision-making domain is the area within which an individual, group, or organizational function has the authority to make decisions. The concept is not primarily about competence or knowledge, but about legitimate decision-making authority. The question is not ”who can make the decision?” but ”who has the authority to make the decision?”. Decision-making domains constitute the…

Beställarkompetens: Förmågan att beställa rätt sak på rätt sätt Brief Beställarkompetens är förmågan att formulera, värdera, genomföra och följa upp en beställning så att det avsedda verksamhetsmålet uppnås. Begreppet används ofta inom upphandling, inköp, projektledning, IT-utveckling, byggnation, konsulttjänster och offentlig sektor, men är relevant i alla situationer där en part anlitar en annan för att…

Integration Management Office – from corporate acquisition to joint operations A corporate acquisition is not complete until the agreement is signed. For the expected value of the transaction to become reality, organizations, work processes, and systems need to work together. An Integration Management Office, IMO, is the coordinating function that brings this work together. It creates structure, clear responsibilities, and a common direction…

How can an organization get its experts to work better together? The article describes the integrator – a role that brings together different skills and helps people solve common problems. The integrator does not replace the experts; rather, he or she ensures that their contributions work together and create value for the organization. An important tool is organizational sandboxes: limited experiments where different…

The lead support model is not a formal business theory term with a single universally accepted definition. Rather, it is a practical description of how responsibility is distributed between two parties in a partnership, alliance, customer-supplier relationship, or joint initiative. A good definition is: A lead support model is a collaborative solution where one party has primary responsibility for direction, decision-making, ownership (e.g., customer or…

Contract Manufacturing Organization, CMO: The most common abbreviation for contract manufacturers, especially in the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, CDMO: A CMO that also offers development, process optimization, and scale up. Common in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM: The manufacturer produces according to the customer’s design and specifications. Common in industry, electronics, and automotive sectors. Original Design…

How can an organization learn faster and turn new ideas into reality? An organizational sandbox is a space where experts from different fields test ideas and working methods on a small scale together. Here, previous experiences can meet new knowledge, and established ways of thinking can be challenged. The goal is to find solutions that create greater value…

Organisatorisk självbild: När identitet, kultur och omvärldens uppfattning divergerar Inledning Alla organisationer utvecklar över tid en föreställning om vilka de är, vad de står för och vilket värde de skapar. Denna kollektiva förståelse kan beskrivas som organisationens självbild. Självbilden uttrycks genom strategi, vision, värderingar, ledarskap, kommunikation och symboler, men också genom de beslut och prioriteringar…

Orchestrator – the role that makes the parts of the organization work as a whole An orchestrator in an organization is a person or function that creates interaction between people, business areas, and initiatives to translate common goals into coordinated action. The orchestrator clarifies priorities, highlights dependencies, and coordinates decisions, information flows, and activities – without necessarily having a formal…

Organizing – making the parts of an organization work as a whole Organizing in an organization means creating interaction between people, areas of activity, and initiatives to translate common goals into coordinated action. It involves clarifying priorities, highlighting dependencies, and linking together decisions, information flows, and activities – without necessarily having a formal structure…

Sakrosankt – när organisationen blir okränkbar Vissa principer betraktas som så grundläggande att de inte får överges. Andra gånger är det själva organisationen, dess traditioner eller arbetssätt som anses stå över ifrågasättande. Ordet sakrosankt fångar denna föreställning om okränkbarhet. Det kan uttrycka djup respekt, men också signalera att nödvändig granskning har blivit svår. För organisationer…

Self-leadership – leading oneself with direction and responsibility Self-leadership is the ability to consciously steer one’s actions, priorities, and development in the direction of meaningful goals. It involves taking responsibility for how one uses one’s time, manages one’s reactions, and contributes to collective results. The core is not to be able to do everything on your own, but to…

Task tactics mean that the manager/client specifies what needs to be achieved and why, but leaves the task-taker/subordinates/other departments to decide for themselves how best to achieve the goal. The method is based on a clear vision of the goal, trust, responsibility, and freedom of action. It promotes initiative, quick adaptation, and effective decision-making close to the events themselves. Task tactics require that everyone understands the manager’s/client’s intention, the overall context, and the framework that applies. When…