Organization Design

Organization Design refers to the deliberate structuring of an organization to achieve its goals and objectives effectively. At Infinity Talent Agency, a key focus is on establishing the right structures, governance frameworks, and roles while selecting the talent required to drive organizational success.

Below are some common types of organizational designs or structures:

  1. Functional Structure

    • Employees and work are organized by specialized activities or functions. Professionals within the same specialization (e.g., finance, operations) are grouped together and report to a senior leader within their respective functions.

  2. Divisional Structure

    • Employees and work are segmented based on outputs or other variables, such as geography or product lines. For instance, a retail company might organize its operations by product categories, with each division focusing on a specific product type.

  3. Matrix Structure

    • Combines aspects of functional and divisional structures. Employees report to both functional leaders and divisional managers, allowing work to be managed by both specialization and a secondary factor like geography. For example, a marketing team might report to both a marketing director and a regional manager.

  4. Hollow Structure

    • Focuses on core versus non-core competencies. Core activities critical to the organization’s mission are retained internally, while non-core activities are outsourced to external partners. This structure is often used to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

  5. Modular Structure

    • Similar to the hollow structure, but the focus is on the components of a product. Core product components are managed in-house, while non-core components are outsourced. For example, a sustainable clothing manufacturer might outsource the sourcing of recycled materials but retain sewing, embroidery, and styling processes in-house.