While much of the work in organizations is delegated as direct output – “I’m delegating this to you and you will do it” – most requires some form of cross-functional support for success. The same principles that apply in terms of managerial accountability...
In every organization, there is a significant amount of work that must flow down from the top to the bottom. Generally, the CEO delegates to his or her Vice President(s) or other executive-level staff, who delegate their subordinate managers and so on. Finding the...
Last week we listed the first 6 of the Top 12 fallacies in organizations that get in the way of organizational performance: those fads or ideas that are misconstrued or downright incorrect. Here is the second half of the Top 12 list, which sets the record straight...
There are plenty of theories out there about the most effective ways to run a business, but many of these are misconstrued or downright incorrect, often causing a pendulum effect. It is very easy to run from one fad to the next, chasing the latest great idea, but...
Are employee engagement surveys worth the time it takes to complete them? Can they actually affect positive change in our organizations and do they achieve a high return on investment? You may have your doubts, but evidence suggests that yes, there’s a strong link...
“Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.” – Albert Einstein Since the recession, the flattening trend has gained momentum. In contrast to the traditional pyramid model, flattened organizations have fewer executive salaries and fewer layers of....
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