OS Canvas

The OS Canvas is a visual and strategic tool that helps teams and organizations explore how their internal systems function. It’s built around 12 key dimensions (such as Purpose, Structure, Authority, Strategy, and more) that collectively define how work gets done.

In this canvas, you’ll find:

1. A quick introduction to the tool and its purpose;

2. A canvas layout to explore each dimension in depth;

3. A simple workshop format to guide group reflection.

This tool enables You to:

• Uncover hidden assumptions and unspoken norms;

• Identify misalignments between intentions and reality;

• Spot tensions, patterns, and opportunities for change;

• Build shared understanding across roles and functions;

• Design meaningful experiments to evolve your organization’s way of working.

The canvas is especially valuable for:

• Leadership teams seeking clarity or alignment;

• Organizational designers and change facilitators;

• Agile coaches and consultants improving team effectiveness;

• Startups and scaling organizations designing their culture intentionally