The 10-Stage Organizational Analysis Framework
Most organizational reviews are informal and incomplete. They look at the finances, or the people, or the systems, but rarely all of them and rarely in order. The 10-Stage Framework works through every layer of the business, so the problem you find is the real one.
The ten stages
Strategic direction
Purpose, priorities and long-term leadership alignment.
Product or service
The core offer and its value proposition.
Market position
Competition, demand, demographics and outside pressures.
Financial structure
Margins, cost structure, capital allocation and exposure.
Organizational structure
Roles, reporting lines, authority and accountability gaps.
Human dynamics
Leadership behaviour, power dynamics, cooperation and culture.
Information flow
Where communication breaks down and decisions get delayed.
Operational systems
Workflow, execution, process clarity and system design.
Legal and governance
Ownership, contracts, obligations, risk controls and structure.
Strategic execution
Implementation priorities, milestones and the improvement roadmap.
Where it is used
The framework is the backbone of the organizational diagnostic, the readiness review in the franchise plan, the ongoing work in coaching and the preparation of a business for sale.
Talk it through before you commit
The first consultation is free and carries no obligation. Most clients start with a phone call: describe your business and what you are considering, whether expanding, selling or buying, and Lorne will tell you plainly what it would take.