In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Brandon Curry shares insights on organizational design and leadership.

Key points include:

- The importance of understanding roles and their interrelations in an organization

- Recognizing resistance as a sign of engagement and progress in organizational change

- The value of specific questions and conversations in gauging organizational health

- Analogies between organizational dynamics and music or sports teams

- Recommendations for resources on organizational design, including works by Kates Kesler and the Center for Effective Organizations

- The significance of participative design and including more of the organization in the process

- The application of continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Kaizen in organizational design

Brandon emphasizes the importance of clear communication, understanding current states, and involving team members in the design process. He also highlights the value of specific tools and methodologies in approaching organizational challenges.