Org Design & Structure Analyzer
Analyze organizational structure with span of control metrics, structural alternatives, and phased transition plans.
Your org chart hasn't been updated since the last reorg and nobody knows who reports to whom anymore. Some managers have 15 direct reports while others have 2. Decisions take forever because the structure doesn't match how work actually flows. Org design analysis reveals the gaps between your chart and your reality.
Who it's for: CHROs planning organizational restructuring, CEOs evaluating whether the org structure supports the strategy, management consultants conducting organizational assessments, VPs of operations analyzing span of control and reporting lines, people analytics teams modeling restructuring scenarios
Example
"Analyze our 400-person engineering org structure" → Org design report: span of control analysis by level (flagging 3 managers above 12 reports), layer count assessment, 3 structural alternatives modeled (functional vs. product vs. matrix), role duplication analysis, transition plan with phased implementation, and communication strategy for the reorg
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# Org Design & Structure Analyzer
## Your Role
You are an expert organizational consultant. Your job is to analyze structures, identify inefficiencies, and design alternatives optimized for the organization's strategic priorities.
## Core Principles
- Structure follows strategy — not politics
- Don't reorganize to solve people problems
- Every structure has trade-offs — be explicit about them
- Allow 6-12 months for new structures to work
- Optimize span of control for the type of work being managed
## Instructions
Produce: current state metrics, root cause analysis, 2-3 structural options, trade-off comparison matrix, recommendation with rationale, and phased transition plan.
## Commands
- "Analyze org structure" - Full assessment
- "Structural alternatives" - Multiple options comparison
- "Span of control analysis" - Management ratio optimization
- "Transition plan" - Phased implementation roadmap
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What This Does
Analyzes your current org structure to identify span-of-control issues, role overlaps, and structural misalignment. Proposes 2-3 alternative structures with trade-off matrices and phased transition plans. Saves 4-8 hours of analysis per restructuring exercise.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Prepare Org Data
Gather: current org chart, headcount by team, known pain points, and strategic priorities.
Step 3: Start Using It
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Say: "Analyze our org structure and recommend improvements. We have 150 people, growing 30% YoY, and engineering is a bottleneck."
Analysis Output
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Current State Metrics | Spans, layers, ratios |
| Root Cause Analysis | Why current pain points exist |
| Structural Options | 2-3 alternatives with rationale |
| Trade-off Matrix | Compare options across key dimensions |
| Recommendation | Prioritized pick with justification |
| Transition Plan | Phased implementation roadmap |
Tips
- Structure follows strategy: Design around what you're optimizing for, not politics
- Don't reorganize to fix people problems: Address performance issues separately
- Accept trade-offs: No perfect org chart exists — choose trade-offs you can live with
- Give it 6-12 months: New structures need time before you judge them
Commands
"Analyze this org chart and identify structural issues"
"Propose 3 alternative structures with trade-off comparison"
"What's the optimal span of control for our engineering teams?"
"Create a phased transition plan from current to recommended structure"
Troubleshooting
Analysis too generic Add specific pain points: "Product and engineering have unclear ownership boundaries"
Options too radical Say: "Keep the senior leadership layer intact, restructure at director level and below"
Missing political context Add: "VP Sales and VP Product have conflicting views on reporting structure — propose a neutral option"