Build Better: Designing Organizations With Intention

Align your team with clarity, culture, communication & decision systems—Build Better starts here.

What you'll learn

Understand key organizational structures and their impact.

Assess whether your structure supports or hinders your goals.

Lead authentically with adaptable leadership styles.

Build communication systems that create team trust.

Lay the foundation for making clear, mission-aligned decisions.

Requirements

No experience needed, though team leadership experience is recommended.

Description

For purpose-driven leaders ready to grow with clarity—not chaos.Whether you're a founder, nonprofit director, HR manager, or an emerging team lead, Build Better is your go-to roadmap for strengthening the internal systems that support sustainable growth. Designed specifically for leaders in mission-driven organizations, this course demystifies what it takes to lead with intention—without the burnout or overwhelm that often comes with scaling impact.Build Better focuses on four core areas that are essential to your organization’s long-term health and resilience:Role Clarity – Eliminate confusion by clearly defining responsibilities, ownership, and decision-making authorityTeam Culture – Turn your core values into everyday behaviors, systems, and shared leadership practicesInternal Communication – Build consistent, trust-centered communication rhythms that reduce friction and improve collaborationDecision-Making Systems – Learn how to grow wisely by knowing what to automate, delegate, document, or centralizeEach session includes real-world tools, practical frameworks, reflection prompts, and optional next-step services to deepen the work within your organization. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of direction, a toolkit for change, and the structure to sustain momentum.Whether you’re building from scratch or recalibrating your foundation, Build Better helps you align people, purpose, and performance—with clarity, confidence, and heart.Parts 1 & 2 are available now. Start building what’s next—with intention.

Overview

Section 1: Course 1 (Part 1): Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction & Why Define Your Organizational Structure?

Section 2: Course 1 (Part 2): Common Org Structure Types

Lecture 2 Functional / Roles-Based Structure

Section 3: Course 1 (Part 3): Divisional - Product / Market-Based Structure

Lecture 3 Divisional - Product / Market-Based Structure

Section 4: Course 1 (Part 4): Geographical & Matrix Structure

Lecture 4 Geographical & Matrix Structures

Section 5: Course 1 (Part 5): Reflection

Lecture 5 Course Reflection

Section 6: Course 2 (Part 1): Introduction

Lecture 6 Course 2: Introduction & Overview

Section 7: Course 2 (Part 2): Communication Breakdowns

Lecture 7 Course 2: Communication Breakdowns

Section 8: Course 2 (Part 3): When Communication Matters Most

Lecture 8 Course 2: When Communication Matters Most

Section 9: Course 2 (Part 4): Effective Communication & Structure

Lecture 9 Course 2: Effective Communication & Structure

Section 10: Course 2 (Part 5): Structure, Leadership & Communication

Lecture 10 Course 2: Structure, Leadership & Communication

Section 11: Course 2 (Part 6): Key Takeaways

Lecture 11 Course 2: Key Takeaways

Founders of nonprofit or social enterprise organizations,Human Resources or People Lead,Business Consultant,Culture Leader