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Introduction

The Organization domain in Orthogramic provides a comprehensive view of an organization's structure, roles, and relationships, aligning them with strategic objectives and operational needs. This domain not only maps formal reporting lines and departments but also highlights the interactions between teams and units that drive value creation. By integrating real-time data and performance metrics, Orthogramic ensures that the organization remains adaptable, fostering a structure that supports agility and strategic alignment. Explore how Orthogramic enables you to visualize, adjust, and optimize your organizational design to achieve your business goals effectively.

What is Organization in Orthogramic?

In Orthogramic, Organization represents the structure, roles, responsibilities, and relationships that support a company’s strategic objectives and operational processes. Unlike BIZBOK, which often approaches the Organization domain as a static framework that describes the formal structure of a business, Orthogramic takes a dynamic, adaptive view. In Orthogramic, the Organization domain is deeply interconnected with other business architecture domains such as Capabilities, Value Streams, Stakeholders, Policies, and Information. This interconnected approach ensures that organizational changes are not isolated events but are actively managed and aligned with the broader business context.

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In summary, Organization in Orthogramic is not just about documenting the formal structure of a company; it is a dynamic, adaptable domain that is closely tied to the rest of the business architecture. Unlike BIZBOK, which often relies on static organizational charts and periodic updates, Orthogramic embeds organizational design into a living framework that can evolve in real-time. This modern approach empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions, anticipate changes, and adapt their structure quickly to stay aligned with strategic goals. By democratizing access to organizational data and integrating it with performance metrics, Orthogramic transforms Organization from a static blueprint into a flexible, responsive asset that supports business success in a fast-changing environment.

Organization detail

Each Organization Detail page outlines the organizational structure, including key units and their roles in supporting business architecture. This ensures a detailed view of how the organization is structured to achieve its strategic objectives. It is reached from Business Architecture > Organization.

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Relationship of Domain, Attributes, Elements and Sub-Elements

To understand the Relationship of Domain, Attributes, Elements and Sub-Elements, see: https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OUG/pages/55246856/Business+Architecture+Domain+Attributes+Elements#The-relationships-between-Business-Architecture-Domains%2C-Attributes%2C-Elements-and-Sub-Elements

Organisation attributes

Domain

Attribute

Description

Example

Organisation

Title

The name or title of the organisation.

ABC Corporation

Organisation

Description

A detailed explanation of what the organisation entails.

A multinational company specializing in consumer electronics.

Organisation

Structure

The organizational structure of the company.

Hierarchical, Matrix, Flat

Organisation

Roles

The roles within the organization.

CEO, CFO, Department Managers

Organisation

Units

Sub-divisions or units within the organization.

Sales Department, HR Department

Organisation

Mission Statement

The mission of the organization.

To provide innovative technology solutions that improve lives.

Organisation

Vision Statement

The vision of the organization.

To be the global leader in consumer electronics.

Organisation

Values

The core values guiding the organization.

Innovation, Integrity, Customer Focus

Organisation

Strategic Goals

Long-term goals that align with the mission and vision.

Expand market share, Enhance product portfolio

Organisation

Stakeholders

Key stakeholders of the organization.

Customers, Employees, Shareholders

Organisation

Governance

The governance framework and policies.

Corporate Governance Policies, Board of Directors

Organisation

Legal Structure

The legal structure of the organization.

Publicly traded company

Organisation

Geographic Presence

Locations and geographic reach of the organization.

Offices in North America, Europe, Asia

Organisation

Size

The size of the organization in terms of employees, revenue, etc.

10,000 employees, $5 billion annual revenue

Organisation

Culture

The culture within the organization.

Collaborative, Innovative, Customer-centric

Organisation

History

The history and milestones of the organization.

Founded in 1990, IPO in 2000

Organisation

Strategic Initiatives

Key initiatives to drive strategic goals.

Digital Transformation, Sustainability Programs

Organisation

Child Organisation unit

A sub-division within the organization that falls under a broader parent organization unit, representing a specific area of operations.

Marketing Department

Organization Unit details

Each Organization Unit Detail page provides detailed information about one organizational unit, their roles, responsibilities, and alignment with overall strategic objectives. This ensures that each unit is effectively managed and contributes to the organization's success. It is reached from Business Architecture > Organization > Organization detail.

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Organisation unit Element

Element

Sub-Element

Description

Example

Organisation Unit

Title

The name or title of the organizational unit.

Sales Department

Organisation Unit

Description

A detailed explanation of what the organizational unit entails.

Manages all sales activities and customer relationships.

Organisation Unit

Purpose

The intended purpose or function of the organizational unit within the organization.

To drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies.

Organisation Unit

Owner

The individual or team responsible for the organizational unit.

Sales Director

Organisation Unit

Parent Unit

The parent organizational unit to which this unit reports.

Marketing Division

Organisation Unit

Child Units

Sub-units that report to this organizational unit.

Regional Sales Teams, Sales Support

Organisation Unit

Roles

Specific roles within the organizational unit.

Sales Manager, Sales Representative

Organisation Unit

Processes

Key processes carried out by the organizational unit.

Lead generation, sales reporting

Organisation Unit

Performance Indicators

Metrics used to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the organizational unit.

Sales targets, customer acquisition rate

Organisation Unit

Dependencies

Other units, processes, or systems that the organizational unit depends on.

Marketing department, CRM system

Organisation Unit

Related Units

Organizational units that are related or linked to this unit.

Customer Service, Marketing

Organisation Unit

Risks

Potential risks associated with the organizational unit and its operations.

Sales shortfalls, high turnover

Organisation Unit

Improvement Opportunities

Areas where the organizational unit can be enhanced or improved.

Enhanced training, better incentives

Organisation Unit

Strategic Alignment

How the organizational unit aligns with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.

Supports the strategic goal of revenue growth

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