A seemingly small change in the formal structure of an organization may greatly simplify – or complicate – the way we work. The problem is that … [Read more...]
Videos and slides
How to avoid three common mistakes when you reorganize (video)
Few organizations can remain static in today’s business environment. Time for a re-design? So for leaders, there is a need to periodically … [Read more...]
The circular organization (Video – 5 of 5)
Why do we need to spend our working lives in organizations that are hierarchical and autocratic, when the societies that we live in are free and … [Read more...]
Three tier management (Video – 4 of 5)
In my previous video, I discussed the horizontal structure of organizations, and more specifically, how we can ensure that the boundaries between … [Read more...]
How to align the organizational structure with the work processes (Video – 3 of 5)
An organization is only as effective as its processes. So when we design the formal structure of an organization, it should improve rather than … [Read more...]