The Orgtology Glossary

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Orgtologist Certification Program (OCP)

The task of an executive team is to ensure performance and secure relevance. That is the bulk of their work. The word “orgtology” joins “organisation” with the Greek word “logy”. The science of organisation. It is a holistic way that helps us to drive relevant performance. This is one thing that business schools often lack to teach. The program is highly suitable for senior managers, directors, and executives.

Term	Definition
Contain	Containment is the ability to keep things intact and under control. In 2006, Derek Hendrikz introduced Containment as a primary managerial function. In orgtology this is about controlling the work of Org through structures and divisions; defining organizational purpose and intent; creating change through strategy; maintaining operations through processes; restricting behaviour through policies, procedures & rules; etc. The word “contain” means “to hold”. Like a bottle of water, its not about the bottle but about the water. However, without the bottle, the water loses its intended meaning. Chaos results when containment is lost. Author - Derek Hendrikz Hits - 1248 Synonyms: Contained; Containment; orgtology derek hendrikz derek hendrikz consulting Contain Contained Containment ability to keep things intact and under control structures and divisions organizational purpose and intent change through strategy

Term

Definition

Contain

Containment is the ability to keep things intact and under control. In 2006, Derek Hendrikz introduced Containment as a primary managerial function. In orgtology this is about controlling the work of Org through structures and divisions; defining organizational purpose and intent; creating change through strategy; maintaining operations through processes; restricting behaviour through policies, procedures & rules; etc. The word “contain” means “to hold”. Like a bottle of water, its not about the bottle but about the water. However, without the bottle, the water loses its intended meaning. Chaos results when containment is lost.

Author - Derek Hendrikz

Hits - 1248

Synonyms: Contained; Containment;