Organization & Operating Model · Organization design
DSM
Design Structure Matrix · Organization tool
Roles, boundaries, decision rights, or structure need to be clarified.
Why use it
Make the management system and decision structure more explicit.
How to apply
- Define the specific management situation and desired outcome.
- Gather the minimum facts, constraints, and perspectives needed to use the tool.
- Apply DSM, make key assumptions explicit, and compare the result with realistic alternatives.
- Record the decision, next owner or action, and a testable criterion for the next step.
Output
Clearer roles, governance, or operating-model decisions.