--- title: Functionly | Liz Jamieson description: Liz Jamieson, founder of LJ People, is a global leader in talent and operations, specializing in workforce design and automation for transformative growth. --- [![Functionly Logo](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Functionly%20Logo.svg) ](https://www.functionly.com/?hsLang=en) [Features ](https://www.functionly.com/author/liz-jamieson#) ## 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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As the founder of LJ People, she specializes in applying organizational design principles to enhance workforce efficiency and scalability. Her expertise in work automation and workforce architecture allows her to streamline operations across diverse markets, including APAC and EMEA. Liz's career highlights include a significant tenure at Amazon Australia, where she played a pivotal role in shaping talent acquisition strategies and organizational culture. At LJ People, she provides strategic guidance to startups and fractional executives, particularly in the Cairns region, helping them build intelligence-first workforces that integrate AI with human expertise. Her approach to organizational design emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, ensuring that businesses not only navigate transformational changes successfully but also prioritize employee experience. Liz's thought leadership in the intersection of automation and org design makes her an invaluable contributor to discussions on modern workforce challenges, offering practical solutions to help organizations thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. ## Content by Author: [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), 1/01/26 #### [The Intelligence Resources Revolution: Rethinking Org Design with AI Agents](https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast/the-intelligence-resources-revolution-rethinking-org-design-with-ai-agents?hsLang=en) By: Liz Jamieson 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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