Change Management · Target state
Nadler–Tushman Congruence Model
Nadler–Tushman Congruence Model · Organization design framework
A change improves one part of the organization but creates misalignment elsewhere.
Why use it
Assess congruence among work, people, formal organization, and informal organization.
How to apply
- Define the specific management situation and desired outcome.
- Gather the minimum facts, constraints, and perspectives needed to use the tool.
- Apply Nadler–Tushman Congruence Model, 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
A map of organizational mismatches and redesign priorities.