This session explores the symptoms and causes of the most common organizational management (OM) challenges and provides tips for avoiding them. Learn why it's advisable to model OM structures after your organizational structure (rather than your cost centers) for reporting, and the problems you'll avert by doing so. Discover the proper ways to set up and troubleshoot your organizational structure for headcount and reporting hierarchies. Learn how to create a position with four basic links from the organizational structure — position, cost center, job, and organizational unit — and understand why maintaining chief relationships may be necessary for future functionality enhancements. Learn which common OM mistakes adversely impact employee and manager self-service functionality and get tips for avoiding these pitfalls.