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title: Functionly | Adrian Clarke
description: Adrian Clarke, Head of Organisation Development at Virgin Media O2, excels in change management, effective organizational change and capability building.
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## Chart the course to your future org

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[ Groups, Dotted-lines, Accountabilities ](https://www.functionly.com/features/groups-dotted-lines-accountabilities?hsLang=en)

[ Scenarios, Forecasts, Change Planning ](https://www.functionly.com/features/scenarios-forecasts-change-planning?hsLang=en)

[ Collaboration, Sharing, Security ](https://www.functionly.com/features/collaboration-sharing-security?hsLang=en)

[ Use Cases ](https://www.functionly.com/author/adrian-clarke#)

[ Restructures ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/restructures?hsLang=en)

[ Workforce Expansion ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/workforce-expansion?hsLang=en)

[ Reduction in Workforce (RIF) ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/reduction-in-workforce?hsLang=en)

[ Mergers and Acquisitions ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/mergers-and-acquisitions?hsLang=en)

[ Annual Strategic Planning ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/annual-strategic-planning?hsLang=en)

[ New Executives ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-executives?hsLang=en)

[ Executive Accountability ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/executive-accountability?hsLang=en)

[ New Strategic Direction ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction?hsLang=en)

[ Preparing for Org Change ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/preparing-for-org-change?hsLang=en)

[ Pricing ](https://www.functionly.com/pricing?hsLang=en)

[ Resources ](https://www.functionly.com/author/adrian-clarke#)

[ Org Design Podcast ](https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast?hsLang=en)

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# Author: Adrian Clarke

![Adrian Headshot](https://www.functionly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Adrian%20Headshot.jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Adrian%20Headshot.jpeg)

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Adrian Clarke is an accomplished Head of Organisation Development at Virgin Media O2, recognized for his strategic application of organisational design to facilitate effective change within large and complex business environments.

With over a decade of experience in change management and organisational design, Adrian has developed a reputation for championing practice-based learning and fostering a collaborative culture that adapts to evolving business needs. In his role at Virgin Media O2, Adrian focuses on equipping leaders and HR partners with the necessary skills and mindsets to navigate complex organisational changes and post-merger integration. He emphasizes the importance of viewing organisations as networks of relationships, which allows for enhanced collaboration and diversity within teams. His innovative development programs encourage learning through real-world practice and reflection, enabling teams to effectively tackle significant challenges, such as the pandemic and the merger of Virgin Media and O2.

Adrian's thought leadership extends beyond his immediate role; he actively shares insights on change management and organisational learning at conferences and through podcasts, positioning himself as an influential voice in the field of organisational development. His practical and relational approach has proven invaluable in building resilient and capable teams, ensuring that organisational design and change initiatives are seamlessly integrated within HR practices and overall business strategy.

## Content by Author:

<https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast/avoiding-chaos-in-org-design-strategy-before-structure-with-shannon-horne?hsLang=en>

[Org Design](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/tag/org-design?hsLang=en), [Podcast](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/tag/podcast?hsLang=en), [Org Strategy](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/tag/org-strategy?hsLang=en),

15/01/26

#### [Avoiding Chaos in Org Design – Strategy Before Structure with Shannon Horne](https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast/avoiding-chaos-in-org-design-strategy-before-structure-with-shannon-horne?hsLang=en)

 By: Shannon Horne <https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/author/shannon-horne?hsLang=en>

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