--- title: Functionly | Erika Jacobi description: Dr. Erika Jacobi, Executive Director of LC GLOBAL®, specializes in adaptive organization design, consulting for Fortune 50 companies and non-profits globally. --- [![Functionly Logo](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Functionly%20Logo.svg) ](https://www.functionly.com/?hsLang=en) [Features ](https://www.functionly.com/author/erika-jacobi#) ## Chart the course to your future org Visualize your workforce by unifying people data across systems, and design the future-state structure your strategy demands.  [Features ](https://www.functionly.com/features?hsLang=en) #### [![Group 1208-1](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Group%201208-1.svg) Data, Integrations, AI  & Templates🫰🏼 Visualize your org instantly and keep it updated automatically. 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With over 15 years of experience, she has successfully guided a myriad of organizations—including Fortune 50 companies, SMEs, and non-profits—through complex transformation and growth initiatives across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Holding a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change, as well as an M.A. in Human and Organizational Behavior, Dr. Jacobi applies behavioral science and change psychology principles to create scalable and dynamic systems tailored to her clients' unique needs. Her expertise lies in designing "holographic" and team-based organization structures that emphasize agility and collaboration, thereby enhancing organizational culture and improving business outcomes. Dr. Jacobi's approach is characterized by a strong commitment to co-creation, where she collaborates closely with client teams to develop solutions rather than imposing external strategies. Her work is not only about implementing structural changes but also involves fostering a cultural shift within organizations to support these changes effectively. She is a sought-after speaker and contributor, frequently sharing her insights on adaptive organization design and the intricacies of managing change in fast-paced environments. Dr. Jacobi’s dedication to empowering organizations to navigate their unique challenges makes her a leading figure in the field of organizational design and development. ## Content by Author: [Leadership](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/tag/leadership?hsLang=en), [Podcast](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/tag/podcast?hsLang=en), [Org Strategy](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry/tag/org-strategy?hsLang=en) 14/08/25 #### [Structure Drives Behavior: Designing Adaptive Organizations with Erika Jacobi](https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast/structure-drives-behavior-designing-adaptive-organizations-with-erika-jacobi?hsLang=en) By: Erika Jacobi Load more ![load-more](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Functionly_2020/Images/blog.svg) ## Get started now Your first step towards a more effective organization. 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