Steven Marshall serves as CEO of Altiras, a leader in the global chemical and hydrocarbon markets. Known to many as a professional problem solver and an enthusiastic motivational speaker, Steven Marshall is accomplished in applying organizational dynamics both in and outside of Altiras.
Organizational dynamics is a field devoted to evaluating and improving the people and resources that make up an organization. The discipline focuses on change, and the ability to effectively enact change without losing productivity or disrupting established modes of doing business. Organizational change can mean small changes and minor adjustments, but it more commonly relies on one of the following big picture tactics.
- Changing markets or switching over to new products or services. Reevaluating a company's goods and services can be a risk, but high-quality product development is an effective tool for mitigating this risk.
- Changing major systems, initiatives, or facets of workplace culture. Many of these types of organizational changes involve implementing new technologies as they become available, which can in turn affect other positive changes and improve productivity.
- Restructuring, both on the individual and organizational level. Layoffs and personnel changes are part of restructuring, as are mergers, acquisitions, and other major reorganizations.
