Organization Design Architect
Acquire the techniques & tools that make you the lead organization design resource for your organisation
Programme Overview
An essential capability-building workshop delivered with the Organization Design Community. Learn the Star Model, the Five Milestone design process, and consulting skills used by Intel, Google, MetLife, PepsiCo, Nike and 3,000+ HR professionals worldwide. By Amy Kates.
What You'll Learn
Learning Objectives
Apply the Star Model and a clear definition of organisation design
Run the Five Milestone organisation design process end to end
Translate strategy into organisational implications and design criteria
Use design drivers for analysis and organisational diagnostics
Evaluate structural options and lateral connections
Design matrix governance, innovation units, and corporate centre roles
Map interfaces and establish clear decision rights
Facilitate design charrettes and plan the transition phase
Embed the methodology as ongoing capability in your organisation
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend This Programme
HR business partners and organisation development leads
Strategy and transformation professionals
Business leaders responsible for organisation design decisions
Internal consultants and change practitioners
Anyone delivering organisation design with the ODC/Kates Kesler methodology
Programme Structure
Curriculum Overview
- The Star Model
- Five Milestone process
- Organisational implications of strategy
- Design criteria and design drivers
Recognition
Organization Design Community & Amy Kates
Delivered with the Organization Design Community (ODC)
The Organization Design Architect certification is delivered with the Organization Design Community (ODC), the global professional community dedicated to advancing the practice of organisation design. The methodology used in this workshop is the same one deployed in companies such as Intel, Google, MetLife, Aetna, PepsiCo, Dell, Bank of America, Marriott, Siemens, Nike, and many others.
Over 3,000 HR and business leaders worldwide have successfully completed this programme, building a common language and toolkit for organisation design across HR business partners, centre‑of‑expertise specialists, and senior line leaders.
About Amy Kates
Amy Kates is a globally recognised authority on organisation design and operating models. She has advised leaders in many of the world’s most successful organisations and is the co‑author of several of the field’s leading books with Greg Kesler and Jay Galbraith.
The organisation design approach and tools she has developed have become a standard methodology used around the world. Amy serves on the advisory board of the Organization Design Forum and the board of the Organization Design Community, and was appointed a Visiting Fellow to the government of Singapore. Her firm, Kates Kesler Organization Consulting, was acquired by Accenture in 2020.
This workshop distils that experience into a highly practical, application‑based programme that equips HR and business leaders to become the go‑to organisation design resources inside their companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need prior experience to attend?
- No. Our certifications are designed for professionals at various levels. No formal prerequisites are required — only an interest in applying the frameworks in your organisation.
- How long is the certification valid?
- The certificate does not expire. It demonstrates successful completion of the programme and is recognised internationally by employers. You may list it on your CV and LinkedIn.
- Are there payment plans or group discounts?
- Yes. We offer flexible options for individuals and for organisations sending multiple participants. Contact us or request a callback to discuss payment plans and group rates.
- What is the format and pass requirement?
- Programmes are delivered live (in-person or online, depending on the cohort). Assessment is based on participation and completion of practical exercises. Our focus is on applied learning, not exams.
