Founders, HR managers, and organizational designers
Designing a new organizational structure for a startup or department
Use cases
About
The 'structure' mind map template from Xmind provides a structured framework for analyzing organizational design, covering 20 nodes across five core dimensions: change, performer, strategic models, organisation, and control. It explores how environmental conditions and internal values shape structure, with specific nodes like 'psycholgical aspact' and 'motivation' addressing human factors. The template also examines strategic approaches such as 'best practice model' and 'resourced based model', making it a practical cheat sheet for managers and students studying organizational behavior.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Team leads, consultants, and change management professionals
Analyzing existing organizational challenges like low motivation or unclear division of work
Business students and instructors
Teaching or studying organizational behavior and design concepts
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Core Dimensions
Open the template in Xmind to explore the five main branches covering change, performer, strategic models, organisation, and control.
Step 2
Edit and Expand Node Content
Click any node to replace placeholder text with your analysis and use the Tab key to add child nodes for deeper detail.
Step 3
Customize Visuals and Finalize Map
Use the style panel to adjust colors and icons to match your organizational behavior study or management presentation requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 20 nodes organized under five main branches: change, performer, strategic models, organisation, and control. It covers topics like environmental conditions, motivation, best practice models, division of work, and employee satisfaction.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then populate each branch with your organization's data. For example, under 'change', list your environmental factors; under 'performer', describe your team's values and motivation. Use the 'strategic models' branch to evaluate which model fits your context.
Yes, the template is free to use and fully editable in Xmind (desktop, web, or mobile). You can add, remove, or modify nodes to suit your specific analysis needs.
The 'best practice model' node helps you compare your organization's structure against industry standards or proven frameworks. It's useful for identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
Absolutely. The 'control' branch includes 'strategy' and 'employee satisfaction' nodes. You can expand these with specific metrics, KPIs, or feedback mechanisms relevant to your organization.
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