Build business agility and resilience through sustained connection, collaboration, and continuous learning.
“Real knowledge doesn’t exist within us but rather it’s between us, in our conversations.”
People are built for connection.
Collaboration, communication, and teamwork are part of who we are. Yet, many workplaces unintentionally block these strengths with rigid rules, complex processes, or outdated protocols.
The good news? When you redesign work systems to encourage interaction, barriers fall away. Conversations flow, collaboration takes off, and employees become more engaged. This shift doesn’t just boost productivity, it creates a culture of resilience and innovation that fuels long-term success.
A connected workforce drives success.
Innovation, engagement, and resilience all thrive when employees are truly connected. Yet, many organizations struggle with agility because their environments lack this critical connection.
A “Social By Design” approach changes that. By fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, it builds the connections that empower teams to adapt and excel in today’s fast-changing world.
Work better, together.
Social By Design reshapes work processes to prioritize openness and transparency, strengthening connections across teams.
From small adjustments that tackle immediate challenges to broad organizational changes, this approach fosters an environment where employees engage, collaborate, and innovate. By adopting Social By Design, your organization boosts agility, creativity, and long-term success.
Creating a workplace that thrives
Social Systems Analysis: Evaluate work systems—like recognition programs, processes, and leadership styles—to identify what hinders or fosters connection and collaboration.
Strategy & Implementation: Develop actionable plans to open up restrictive systems and strengthen those that already support productive social behaviors.
Technology Assessment: Create a clear strategy for launching or improving social platforms, ensuring alignment with purpose, governance needs, and addressing any gaps.
Social Skill Mapping: Pinpoint the roles and skills required to sustain meaningful changes that fuel growth and success.
This guided process empowers organizations to enhance collaboration, agility, and long-term business outcomes.
Speaking and Working Sessions
Empowering Collaboration Through Systems Change
Navigating the Social Life Cycle: From Assessment to Action
Integrating Social Design Principles for Competitive Advantage
Revolutionizing Workplace Culture: The SXD Business Model Canvas
“People don’t go to work to be entertained, make friends or even to learn, they go to work to work. Their connection to each other and the business starts here!”
What is the impact of being more social by design?
- Higher performing teams
- Alignment and buy-in across the organization
- Lower turnover
- Stronger internal relationships
- Spontaneous collaboration
- A culture of rapid feedback
- Increased & productive social technology use
- A continuous learning environment
“Learning is a part of work, not apart from it”
Impacted Organizations
Social By Design is for progressive leaders like you.
To stay competitive, you know you need an agile and responsive workforce. You are proactive about maintaining engagement and reducing turnover, and you believe learning and development is a continuous and social process that must go beyond courses and classes.
About Me
I help companies become more social by design.
Mark Britz is an organizational social designer, author, speaker, and consultant who helps companies develop systems for the culture they need to scale their business without losing the things that make it special. Mark facilitates this shift through his workshops, speaking engagements, and leadership coaching.
About Me
I help companies become more social by design.
Mark Britz is an organizational social designer, author, speaker, and consultant with Prossimo Global Partners. He helps companies scale their business without losing the things that make their culture special. Mark facilitates this shift through his writing, resources and speaking engagements.
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“A fantastic and functional book! Mark and James not only inspire us to think differently about organizational design, but they also provide very clear steps to enable community, collaboration and sharing. They provide the practical actions we can take to shift focus to our people and their interactions, creating a more social organization and an environment of continuous learning.
This is a must read for any leader that wants to ensure their organization flourishes well into the future!”
John Murphy, VP Talent Acquisition, Aspen Dental Management Inc.
Get The Book
“A fantastic and functional book! Mark and James not only inspire us to think differently about organizational design, but they also provide very clear steps to enable community, collaboration and sharing. They provide the practical actions we can take to shift focus to our people and their interactions, creating a more social organization and an environment of continuous learning.
This is a must read for any leader that wants to ensure their organization flourishes well into the future!”
John Murphy, VP Talent Acquisition, Aspen Dental Management Inc.