Author: Shubha Narayanan

Shubha Narayanan is a distinguished organization design consultant and partner at The OrgSmith, based in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Shubha has dedicated her career to enhancing organizational effectiveness by aligning people strategies with business objectives.

Her journey began at KPMG, where she focused on talent management and organizational effectiveness, ultimately leading her to recognize the critical role of organizational design in achieving strategic alignment. At The OrgSmith, Shubha spearheads initiatives that foster agile, scalable, and human-centric organizations. She employs her unique UNSPEND model, a holistic framework that addresses systemic challenges within organizations by emphasizing the importance of unlearning outdated practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Her systems-thinking approach integrates people, processes, and technology to drive transformation and innovation. Shubha is passionate about empowering organizations to adapt to evolving market dynamics through effective design. She believes in horizontal, cross-functional collaboration and advocates for leaders to act as facilitators of sense-making and collaboration, especially in an era of increasing complexity and technological change.

Her thought leadership is recognized at various industry events, where she shares insights on AI integration and the evolving nature of work. With a client portfolio that includes notable organizations such as Schneider Electric, LEGO, and Coca-Cola, Shubha Narayanan continues to make significant contributions to the field of organization design, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and efficiency through tailored strategies that align with their unique objectives.