Organization design blogs.
We often reflect on our work as advisors, hoping to provide insights to others. Here, you’ll find our most recent blogs where we share our thoughts, experiences, and perspectives.
May 30, 2026 · Jaclyn KatesIf AI handles the code, where does the engineering actually go?
How AI code generation is reshaping software engineering, and what it means for organization design.
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Dec 28, 2025 · Jaclyn KatesWhat makes a good org designer?
The four essential skills that define what it takes to be a great organization designer.
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May 28, 2025 · Jaclyn KatesThe five moats that matter when intelligence becomes free
Five competitive advantages that remain defensible as AI makes intelligence accessible and affordable to every business.
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Feb 15, 2025 · Jaclyn KatesWhen functions meet markets: designing conversations that matter
How a company’s choice of market logic shapes functional collaboration through critical connection points called docking stations.
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Jan 21, 2025 · Jaclyn KatesThe challenge of global growth
Why companies shift from functional to geographic structures as they expand globally, and often move back again to balance efficiency with local market needs.
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Dec 20, 2024 · Jaclyn KatesHow to choose a boutique organizational design consulting firm
A buyer’s guide to boutique organizational design consulting firms: the categories, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid.
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Dec 10, 2024 · Jaclyn KatesSigns your sales model needs a reset
The strengths and limits of the three main B2B sales models: geographic, customer, and product.
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Nov 22, 2024 · Jaclyn KatesWhy business strategies die
Strategies rarely fail because they are poorly designed. They fail when companies get bogged down in consensus-seeking and avoid making clear tradeoffs.
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Oct 1, 2024 · Jaclyn KatesThe AI athlete
Why companies are creating roles for AI “general-purpose athletes”, versatile employees who can spot and implement AI solutions across departments.
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