Work Organization

Audience.
Anyone that works with companies will benefit from this course on the work organization.

Overview
The Work Organization training program is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of organizational structures, processes, and dynamics to optimize productivity and effectiveness within the workplace. This program covers a wide range of topics related to work organization, including organizational design, workflow management, job design, and resource allocation. Participants learn how to analyze organizational systems and identify areas for improvement, such as streamlining processes, eliminating bottlenecks, and enhancing collaboration. Additionally, the program may cover topics such as time management, task prioritization, and stress management to help individuals better manage their workloads and achieve their goals. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies to enhance work organization within their teams or departments. Ultimately, the program aims to empower participants to create more efficient, effective, and harmonious work environments that support individual and organizational success.

Topics Covered.

  1. What is an organization?
    • Internal, external, and competitive environments.
    • The four stages of the product life cycle (start-up, growth, maturity, and development/decline).
  2. Competitive advantage
    • The importance of competitive advantage.
    • Perspectives on competitive advantage within companies.
  3. The five forces of competition
    • The threat of substitute products.
    • Bargaining power of buyers.
    • The threat of new entrants.
    • Bargaining power of suppliers.
    • Rivalry among competing sellers.
  4. Key factors
    • Skills, technology, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution.
  5. Five generic competitive strategies
    • Overall low-cost leadership.
    • Broad differentiation strategy.
    • Focused low-cost strategy.
    • Focused differentiation strategy.
    • Best cost-provider strategy.

Learning Outcomes:
Your participants will:
• Understand external and internal environments.
• Explore the competitive environment.
• Understand the product life cycle.
• Understand the concept of competitive advantage.
• Examine the five forces model of competition.
• Understand the relationship between strategy and the organization.
• Explore what is the best strategy to use.