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The levels of work literature often describes implementing requisite organization as a major systematic change in structure and complementary management system components planned and led by the top. Sheila Deane, an Australian consultant who works worldwide, describes the personal experience and reported feelings and insights of a level IV general manager who champions an RO-based pilot project in her own functional area. Deane tells the story of this general manager’s path in learning how to implement RO concepts into her divisional team, and the results that were achieved on her “90-day plan.” An unexpected benefit of the project was that a Six Sigma project that had been ineffective for two years came dramatically alive once the work was set at the right level with the appropriate accountabilities and authorities in place.

Major organizations and consulting firms that provide Requisite Organization-based services

A global association of academics, managers, and consultants that focuses on spreading RO implementation practices and encouraging their use
Dr. Gerry Kraines, the firms principal, combines Harry Levinson's leadership frameworks with Elliott Jaques's Requisite Organization. He worked closely with Jaques over many years, has trained more managers in these methods than anyone else in the field, and has developed a comprehensive RO-based software for client firms.
Former RO-experienced CEO, Ron Harding, provides coaching to CEOs of start-ups and small and medium-size companies that are exploring their own use of RO concepts.  His role is limited, temporary and coordinated with the RO-based consultant working with the organization
Founded by Gillian Stamp, one of Jaques's colleagues at Brunel, the firm modified Jaques;s work-levels, developed the Career Path Appreciation method, and has grown to several hundred certified assessors in aligned consulting firms world-wide recently expanding to include organization design