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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 13 MIN

Your Organizational Charts Matter

from World at Work

"You're never overworked; you're underorganized. The org chart should help you fix that." Tim Dyck and Katie Currens dive into the importance of intentional organizational charts. Tim explains how reactive decisions, like adding roles to solve immediate problems or merging jobs without reflection, can lead to burnout, confusion, and inefficiency. The episode explores how to design org charts around customer needs, include key voices from the front lines, and plan ahead with future-focused job descriptions. Whether you're growing a team or restructuring after a departure, this conversation offers practical steps to build a healthier, more effective organization. Read the blog for more from Tim Dyck on organizational charts.  Notable Moments [00:01:51] – Why most org charts are reactive instead of intentional [00:03:07] – The power of building org charts around customer needs [00:06:14] – Why front-line voices matter in org chart planning [00:08:05] – The risk of combining roles without self-awareness [00:10:36] – Why job descriptions should be based on the next 6–12 months [00:12:05] – Steps to rebuild your org chart intentionally [00:13:45] – How to develop job descriptions aligned with future needs Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

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