I need to represent the structure of our organisation which has a "front office", a "middle office" and a "back-office". Any ideas would be most welcome.
Would have to "fit" the company of course, but some ideas that pop to mind....
Parts of a human body - head, heart, lungs
Elements of a car/truck - steering wheel, engine, throttle/brakes
Stops along a journey - ie train stations or cities
The "theme" that all of these share is the relationship between them; that it all falls apart if one of them is missing. Maybe that thought will inspire you!
Perhaps a metaphor using a top-down view of a slice of a building, similar to a blueprint. Doesn't have to represent the exact layout of your company's offices, but rather have a "room" for each division or department. Learner a could visit each room and learn something from an expert who discusses the division. Of course, conclude the lesson with a recap of your org chart.
I agree with Bob that a metaphor which is thematically related to the nature of the business is probably a good way of getting the concept across and for it to stick.
I'd add that in order to go down that track, you probably want to clearly delineate the FUNCTION of each "office" and focus on comparing and contrasting by means of your metaphor.
So what are these functions? Maybe someone can help spark an idea.
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What are you using this representation for?
I am currently designing a course on our compliance program with an introduction to our organisation for every new hire.
Would have to "fit" the company of course, but some ideas that pop to mind....
The "theme" that all of these share is the relationship between them; that it all falls apart if one of them is missing. Maybe that thought will inspire you!
Good luck.
Perhaps a metaphor using a top-down view of a slice of a building, similar to a blueprint. Doesn't have to represent the exact layout of your company's offices, but rather have a "room" for each division or department. Learner a could visit each room and learn something from an expert who discusses the division. Of course, conclude the lesson with a recap of your org chart.
Thanks Bob and Curtis for your suggestions.
Hi, Sophia
I agree with Bob that a metaphor which is thematically related to the nature of the business is probably a good way of getting the concept across and for it to stick.
I'd add that in order to go down that track, you probably want to clearly delineate the FUNCTION of each "office" and focus on comparing and contrasting by means of your metaphor.
So what are these functions? Maybe someone can help spark an idea.
Leslie
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