WORKPLACE RESEARCH

Support Functions

Prepare for the Front Line of Tomorrow’s Organization

If work in the information society moves in the direction that information moves, what does that mean for support functions? In the past, support staff members provided answers as specialized experts. Today, these professionals must observe situations and respond quickly with options, while not necessarily providing the final solutions.

WorkStyle Alignment data reveals tremendous shifts in work requirements. Work can’t be defined in terms of positions, departments or functions, but instead by alliances, partnerships and multiple assignments.

Through this presentation, participants will:

• Assess your support function’s shifting requirements
• Work more effectively and efficiently with the line organization
• Increase flexibility within your support function
• Align for organizational stability

Apply the Support Function Model to your own support organization. Each workshop includes specific support function research data tailored to your particular function.

Participants assess the current and desired approaches for an organization’s support function.

Participants also experience the WorkStyle Patterns® Inventory to address personal and functional alignment fo rmeeting shifting work requirements.