DISQUS

Moshe Maeir · 2 years ago

One of the best ways to flatten your organization is to use our Flat Planet Phone System !
www.flatplanetphone.com

Chuck · 2 years ago

Oh, the temptation!

:-)

I'll try to be good.

I have been at some decent sized companies (at least one of which you'd know right away) and I have seen a lot of dysfunction and "head down, CYA, just protect yourself" behavior that always saddened me and made me wonder why people weren't motivated to act in the best interests of the company and more importantly - its customers.

Frankly, a lot of incentive in a LOT of Corporate America is for the good of the Fiefdom and Silo vs the good of the company.

In a flat company, I'd imagine bonuses would be focused responsively and flexibly on the customer's needs (if awarded at all) - but I haven't been fortunate to see that a lot yet in my often Dilbertesque career...

Still hoping.

:-)

Chuck

Ryan · 2 years ago

Take it a step further and you're into wiki land. "The Starfish and the Spider" is an interesting read and compares dynamics between decentralized units and centralized traditional corporate hierarchies. The takeaway is that the decentralized organizations require a "catalyst" leader whose talents/traits are much different than a traditional CEO or management professional. You need leaders who can inspire and then step back and LET GO. A rare breed in the business world, especially when money is at stake.