Management structure

Getting the management structure right is a critical success factor for any organisation or function. The structure must be aligned to and capable of delivering the core organisational objectives.


On occasions, many organisations benefit from an external perspective when looking to establish clear and effective management structures. Sometimes the management are simply too close to the situation to have the level of clarity they would otherwise possess. At other times they are too stretched to stand back for long enough.

An external focus allows scope for establishing:

  • the clarity of organisational purpose
  • where the functions fit within that purpose
  • the current capability to meet the organisational purpose
  • the management and leadership qualities required to move forward
  • a proposed structure

A dedicated team within Outset has wide experience across both public and private sector organisations in providing that crucial external focus which can impact fundamentally in determining the optimum management structure for an organisation.