Understanding Your Organization: The Bolman and Deal Framework

🔍 The Bolman and Deal Framework offers a four frames model to understand organizations.

🧠 The first lens, the structural lens, focuses on governance, committees, policies, and authority.

💡 Using multiple lenses to understand an organization provides new insights and a more comprehensive understanding.

Understanding the working parts of an organization and different lenses to view it from.

Structural frame: Importance of considering the authority and resources within an organization.

Human resources frame: The significance of having the right people with the right skills.

👥 The success of an initiative within an organization depends on addressing the needs and concerns of its employees.

🔍 Symbols, stories, and legends play a significant role in shaping the culture and perception of an organization.

💼 The choice of name for a project can impact its success and reception within the organization.

💡 The project's name and symbol had a negative impact on its perception and engagement.

🔍 The political frame focuses on relationships, connections, and moving things forward.

📚 The Bolman and Deal Framework helps understand organizational dynamics.

🔍 Consider the structural aspects of your organization, such as the right authority and following rules and policies.

👥 Ensure that the right people with the right skills are taken care of and have the resources they need.

💡 Reflect on the symbolic aspects of your organization that people are proud of and often refer to.

⭐️ Understanding your organization involves recognizing its history, culture, and previous successes.

🤝 Building positive relationships within your organization is crucial for success.

🔑 Being an active citizen in your organization helps you gain trust and support for your initiatives.

🔍 Understanding your organization requires gathering insight from others.

🔄 Building authentic relationships with people in your organization is crucial.

🔑 Identifying challenges and opportunities helps improve organizational functioning.