Organizational analysis

Effective organizational analysis – Strengthen your organization

What is organizational analysis?

Organizational analysis examines specific aspects within an organization. This can include analyzing culture, psychological safety, leadership behavior, or the psychosocial work environment.

At LEAD, we use a mix of methods to build a nuanced understanding of your organization. We typically begin with a diagnostic screening—often through surveys—followed by in-depth individual and focus group interviews. This combined approach delivers both quantitative and qualitative data, uncovering key insights in areas where challenges exist or significant improvements are possible.

When and Why to Conduct an Organizational Analysis

Organizations typically initiate an analysis for one of two reasons: either to address an urgent issue or to prevent future problems.

Urgent needs may arise from:

  • A workplace well-being survey indicating stress or poor psychosocial conditions.
  • High absenteeism or rising burnout rates.
  • A crisis—such as media scrutiny or reputational challenges—that requires a coordinated response.

Preventive reasons include:

  • Anticipated difficulties in recruitment or retention due to workload or labor market shifts.
  • Increasing turnover that needs to be understood and addressed.
  • The need to rebuild unity and direction after a major change or restructuring process.

Whether reactive or proactive, an effective analysis pinpoints the root causes of problems and clarifies what may be blocking progress.

A sign of maturity

Choosing to carry out an organizational analysis is a positive indicator of maturity. It reflects a willingness to learn, adapt, and evolve. It also shows that leadership is prepared to listen—and that employees are given the space to speak honestly about challenges, inefficiencies, or systemic issues.

What You Gain

By combining data from multiple sources, you gain a full-spectrum view of your organization—wide enough to see patterns, and deep enough to understand root causes.

At LEAD, our interdisciplinary team interprets this data through the lens of sociology, psychology, economics, philosophy, political science, and management. We bring both academic rigor and hands-on experience, enabling us to uncover new insights and offer practical, context-specific solutions.

Following the analysis, we support your next steps—whether that’s improving leadership practices, strengthening psychological safety, or addressing other key development areas the analysis highlights.

Inspiration

Let’s talk about how an organizational analysis can support your goals.

Presentations

Research-based, thought-provoking sessions tailored to all levels in your organization and initiatives.

Sparring and Advisory support

Strategic consultation on how to develop and apply organizational analysis to current challenges.

Workshop

Hands-on workshops focused on building internal capabilities at both leadership and employee levels.

Meet our consultants who are working with organizational analysis

Chief Consultant

Chief Consultant

Chief Consultant

Contact us to learn more about what we can do for your organization

Are you facing organizational change? Do you need strategic advice or a cultural development program?

Contact us so we can tailor a program that develops precisely those competencies and structures needed to strengthen and future-proof your organization.

Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen

Managing Director & Partner

Master of Law

Mobile: +45 22 42 18 11
Email: aba@lead.eu