The Organizational Domain focuses on the people-centric structure of the system. It defines how individuals are organized, the cultures that guide their behavior, and the specific skills and responsibilities required to sustain transformation and service delivery on the **Transformation Dimensions**.
The Organizational Domain bridges the gap between Strategic intent and execution by ensuring the right people and structures are in place.
Architects use FORGE to align human behavior and structure with the transformation mission.
| Stage | Architect's Focus | Key Artifacts |
|---|---|---|
| Find | Identify shadow org charts, actual influencers, and skill gaps. | Stakeholder Persona Map |
| Observe | Analyze how communication actually flows across teams (not just the official channels). | Network Analysis Report |
| Reconcile | Align team incentives and accountabilities with the transformation roadmap. | RACI Matrix, Incentive Plan |
| Ground | Root new roles in existing career paths and organizational values. | Skill Development Roadmap |
| Enhance | Augment organizational velocity through cross-functional "pods" and agile leadership. | Agile Org Blueprint |
How the Four Dimensions are activated within the Organizational Domain.
| Dimension | Organizational Play | Example Check |
|---|---|---|
| People | Cultural readiness and competency management. | Do employees feel safe to experiment and fail? |
| Process | Defining ownership within value streams. | Who owns the outcome of this specific workflow? |
| Policy | Translating HR and legal rules into operational behavior. | Do our hiring policies support "digital-first" skills? |
| Technology | Organizational adoption of new platforms. | Are tools actually being used as intended? |
Architect's checklist for aligning execution pillars with the Organizational Domain.
| Pillar | Organizational Requirement | Verification Point |
|---|---|---|
| AI | Define human-in-the-loop accountability. | Verify who is responsible for AI model drift. |
| Cyber | Foster a "Security-First" shared culture. | Check if security hygiene is in performance goals. |
| Data | Establish clear Data Stewardship roles. | Ensure data quality is owned by the business units. |
| Edge | Upskill field operators for OT management. | Verify local site autonomy decision rights. |
| Computing | Empower Platform Engineering teams. | Check for silos between Dev and Ops leadership. |
| Comms | Govern multi-provider service ownership. | Verify SLAs are understood by remote stakeholders. |
This list will populate as DTA episodes are published and tagged to this domain.
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