Dec 18, 2021 | Organizational Design
5 Types of Org Structures [Plus Pros & Cons] An organizational structure defines the formal layout of a company’s workforce by illustrating the grouping of employees and the lines of managerial authority that flow throughout. While there’s no rule that says a...
Nov 30, 2021 | Organizational Design
Our Guide to Functional Organizational Structures An organization cannot be successful without a strong org structure at its core. This is because organizational structures help to ensure that information flows and that operations run smoothly. Having a clear...
Apr 28, 2021 | Organizational Design
An organizational chart shows how a company is structured which fundamentally dictates things like authority and workflows. While many organizations choose to adopt the classic hierarchical ‘chain of command’ structure, whereby authority flows from top (the CEO and...
Apr 14, 2021 | Organizational Design
Although the traditional corporate hierarchy may have had its place at the head of the table for several decades as the go-to organizational structure, it doesn’t work for every business. Business leaders are now more tuned in than ever before to the crucial role that...
Mar 31, 2021 | Organizational Design
A chain of command is an organizational system where instructions are passed from one person to another. It’s widely used in military and other disciplined organizations (e.g., police departments) in addition to civil organizations. In many cases, individual reporting...
Mar 10, 2021 | Organizational Design
Matrix Organizational Structure: Advantages & Disadvantages Organizational structure is one of the most important elements, if not the most important element, of any business. It influences everything, from core operations and projects to finance and human...