In a dynamic economic environment, companies must continuously adapt their structures, processes, and ways of working to remain competitive. Here, organizational development plays a central role: it encompasses change management, digital transformation, new work models, and strategic realignments. However, without structured project management, transformation projects can quickly lose momentum – due to unclear objectives, inefficient resource planning, or a lack of transparency.
Why Choose PLANTA for Your Organizational Development?
In small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), organizational development is often carried out alongside day-to-day operations. It includes change management processes, efficiency improvements, new work models, and digitalization. A project management software like PLANTA enables a structured implementation of these changes, ensures transparency, and helps minimize risks.
PLANTA supports SMEs through:
Structured planning: Centralized management of innovation and change projects.
Efficient resource planning: Optimal use of research and development teams.
Risk management: Early identification of potential obstacles.
Real-time reporting: Transparent progress tracking and decision-making support.
Case Study: Implementing a New Research Strategy
Project Objective & Vision
The company aims to establish more flexible ways of working in order to respond more quickly to changing market conditions. The introduction of agile principles is intended to optimize collaboration and decision-making processes.
Main objectives:
Shorter decision-making paths and greater ownership within teams.
Faster response to market changes through iterative processes.
Improved communication within teams.
Introduction of a standardized framework for agile working across all departments.
Project Workflow
1. Initiation Phase (2–3 months)
- Assessment: What structures and processes are currently in place?
- Identification of bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Definition of target structure and strategic requirements.
- Development of a change management strategy.
| Duration | Milestone |
| 4 weeks | Analysis of the current organizational structure |
| 6 weeks | Definition of new agile frameworks |
| 10 weeks | Stakeholder workshops for strategy development |
PLANTA Features:
Risk management: Analysis of potential risks or obstacles
2. Planning Phase (3–4 months)
- Creation of a change rollout plan.
- Resource and budget planning for the introduction of agile processes.
- Communication and training strategy for employees.
- Arranging pilot projects for initial implementation.
| Duration | Milestone |
| 5 weeks | Creation of a change management plan |
| 8 weeks | Finalization of employee training concepts |
| 12 weeks | Launch of the test phase in pilot departments |
PLANTA Features:
Gantt charts: Structured planning of change projects
Resource management: Optimal assignment of change agents
Dashboards: Monitoring the success of pilot projects
3. Implementation Phase (6–9 months)
- Implement agile working methods in teams.
- Feedback loop for continuous optimization.
- Regular progress assessment.
| Duration | Milestone |
| 6 weeks | First agile teams working with new methods |
| 14 weeks | Ongoing optimization based on feedback |
| 24 weeks | Completion of implementation and success evaluation |
PLANTA Features:
Task management & progress tracking: Real-time task monitoring
Dashboards & reporting: Automated reports for management and teams
4. Closing Phase (1–2 months)
- Evaluation of change using defined KPIs.
- Final report with lessons learned.
- Long-term integration into corporate processes.
| Duration | Milestone |
| after 4 weeks | Success measurement |
| 6 weeks | Documentation of key insights |
| 8 weeks | Scaling to additional departments |
PLANTA Features:
Documentation & knowledge management: Company-wide documentation of insights for future improvements
Dashboards & reporting: Measurement of project success
Conclusion
Organizational development projects are highly complex and have a long-term impact on a company’s competitiveness. Without structured project management, they often result in friction, resistance, and inefficient use of resources.
PLANTA offers companies a comprehensive solution to professionally plan, execute, and manage transformation processes.
Why Choose PLANTA for Your Organizational Development?
In large enterprises, organizational development is a strategic tool for establishing technological innovations and new business models. The challenge lies in coordinating company-wide projects, managing resources on a global scale, and ensuring high transparency for management levels.
PLANTA supports large enterprises through:
Multi-project management: Coordination of parallel innovation projects.
Strategic portfolio planning: Evaluation and prioritization of projects.
Global resource management: Efficient allocation of personnel and equipment.
Dynamic dashboards: Visualization of results for top management.
Use Case: Establishing a Global Research Network
Project Goal & Vision
An international corporation aims to set up a global research network to efficiently coordinate innovation projects across multiple locations. The goal is to shorten development times and bring new technologies to market faster.
Main objectives:
Establish a cross-location digital laboratory
Introduce a unified PM platform for R&D teams
Define global innovation roadmaps
Reduce development cycles by 20%
Project Workflow
1. Initiation Phase (3-4 Months)
- Strategy development with key stakeholders
- Definition of a core team for global coordination
- Identification of required resources and budget planning
| Duration | Milestone |
| 6 weeks | Completion of the stakeholder analysis |
| 12 weeks | Finalization of resource and budget planning |
PLANTA Features:
Portfolio management: Prioritization of key innovation projects
Resource management: Assignment of R&D specialists across locations
2. Planning Phase (5–6 months)
- Detailed definition of KPIs and milestones
- Risk management for global projects
- Integration of a company-wide innovation platform
| Duration | Milestone |
| 8 weeks | Innovation projects assigned |
| 16 weeks | KPI definition for success measurement |
PLANTA Features:
Agile roadmap functionality: Managing agile development cycles
Risk management: Analysis of global risks
Conclusion
Establishing a global research network is a complex organizational development project that requires precise coordination, international resource management, and a high degree of transparency. Without professional project steering, inefficiencies, unclear responsibilities, and delayed innovations may arise.
With the help of PLANTA, large enterprises can strategically manage their projects, shorten development periods, and create synergies across locations. This not only increases efficiency but also secures long-term competitiveness in the international market.
