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The Art and Science of Difficult ConversationsHow to fix organizational silos (Part 1 with Julian Chender)This week, Chris and Lucie had the pleasure of chatting with Julian Chender, an expert in organizational design, to explore the difficulties of communication and structure within organizations. Julian shared his journey in organizational design, emphasizing the need for strategic alignment and the human elements that influence organizational behavior. Most importantly, he talked about how silos aren’t a 4-letter word, but leaders make common mistakes in managing change and fostering collaboration across silos.
Big Takeaways
- Organizational design is about setting the container in which an organization operates.
- Silos are necessary structures that suppo...
2026-01-0627 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastFreedom Within Constraints: Julian Chender on Strategy, Capabilities and Navigating Organisational RealityIn this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Julian Chender—organisational design expert, strategy advisor, and founder of 11A Collaborative—to explore how to make strategy work in the messy reality of organisational life.Julian draws on years of experience helping purpose-driven organisations redesign themselves to stay viable. They unpack the challenges of structure, capabilities, and leadership transitions—revealing how real constraints can actually sharpen strategic execution when handled with clarity and care.From trust and convergence to feedback loops and freedom within constraints, this is a practical conversation for leaders naviga...
2025-11-1150 min
Nonprofit Mission: ImpactDesigning nonprofits for impact with Julian ChenderIn episode 135 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with organizational design consultant Julian Chender about how nonprofits can move beyond simple restructuring to intentional organizational design that aligns strategy, structure, and process. They discuss: how organizational design is not the same as restructuring how design choices impact effectiveness, collaboration, and long-term sustainability. the pitfalls of designing around personalities, the importance of strategic clarity when facing downsizing or merger decisions. The conversation offers nonprofit leaders practical insights into building organizations that are resilient, adaptable, and positioned for...
2025-11-0450 min
Too Millennial: Unleashing the Next Generation of LeadersWhat Is the Real Work of Organization Design?From Strategy to ResultsIn this episode, Jessica Grossman sits down with consultant Julian Chender to explore the nuances of organization design—what it is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in times of disruption. Together, they unpack why new strategies require new designs - not just new org charts.In this conversation, you'll learn:Why aligning design with strategy is critical to achieving resultsThe difference between structure and design—and why it mattersWhat leaders often get wrong when trying to “break down silos”Why people shouldn’t be the first cons...
2025-06-0440 min
The People Dividend PodcastEpisode 042: Designing for Impact: Julian Chender's InsightsHow can organizations design themselves for success in a world of constant change and limited resources? In this episode of the People Dividend podcast, Mike Horne sits down with Julian Chender, a seasoned expert in organization development, to explore how strategic design and alignment can make or break an organization's impact. They discuss Julian's journey from working at the National Institutes of Health to leading the 11A Collaborative, focusing on creating healthy organizations for social impact. The conversation delves into the distinctions between organization design and restructuring, the importance of strategy, common challenges organizations face, and the si...
2024-11-2631 min
OrgDev with DistinctionTransformative Organisation Design with Julian Chender Accenture Kates Kessler - OrgDev Episode 29We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this week's interview, we're looking at Organisation Design. How do you do it in way that helps build healthier organisations and ultimately a society that works for all? We're joined by the excellent Julian Chender, Principal for Operating Model and Organisation Design for the global consulting firm Accenture. Julian was a pleasure to interview and is passionate about creating ways in which people can learn about and advance in the field of OD. Editors Footnote: In the podcast we discussed...
2024-07-1948 min
The Offstage MicOrganizational Design in the Arts with Julian ChenderHow to update the organization structure of your arts organizations to be more productive, break down silos, and better do the work. Hear from Julian Chender, an expert in organization design through his work at Accenture as well as his own company he founded. Together, Aubrey and Julian look at the challenges with the existing structure that's been in place at most arts organizations for the last 40+ years, and how to design the organization for goals that affect everyone going forward.Links· Organization design article Julian and Aubrey co-authored.· ...
2023-05-0937 min
Organization Development & ChangeKates Kesler on Organizational Design: A View From The Consultant's ChairIn both large and scaling companies, without organizational design, we measure the wrong things and then the wrong things become our priorities. Join Amy Kates and her colleagues from Kates Kesler as they share their experience guiding business leaders through the process of large-scale organization development, design, and change. Kates Kesler is a leader in the field of organization design and was acquired by Accenture in June of 2020.
About Amy Kates:
Amy serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders in successful companies around the world, working with them to assess organizational issues, reshape structures and...
2021-12-1757 min