A simple organizational structure is the default operating system used by most small businesses, because it centralizes decision-making with the owner. Unlike other organizational structures, the ...

When my co-founder and I started Invoice Home, we wanted to build a business that could grow over time. We noted many inefficiencies while discussing our past experiences working within traditional ...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the quest for sustainable growth is more critical than ever. As someone who has firsthand experience scaling a company sustainably, I have witnessed the ...

Some people say flat structures cause chaos in organizations. And while that can certainly be true, my experience has been different. After years of working for horizontal and vertical hierarchies, I ...

Organizational structures can inhibit or promote performance, depending how effectively the supervisory relationships and workflow influence productivity. These define departmental structure and the ...

Zak Dabbas, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member from Chicago, is the CEO of Punchkick Interactive, a mobile development agency specializing in UX/UI, user testing, and analytics. We asked him ...

There are no bosses at Punchkick Interactive. Instead, the company utilizes an employee-led, flat office structure that runs on peer feedback, advice channels and employee autonomy. The innovative ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Lots of companies claim to have a flat structure because everyone can ...

Companies that have rejected hierarchies have typically lacked diversity and, in at least one case, faced scandal. A new crop of them is aiming to find a middle ground. By Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff ...

Valve has made a point of its flat structure, with as little management in the company as possible. That approach empowers talented hires to pursue their own passions in theory, but one former ...