Rethinking the Organizational Architecture [Archive.org URL]

When you examine alternative organizational architectures, it helps to keep in mind that the reality of an organization is not expressed in the charts, organograms, and job descriptions that attempt to describe it. The true bottom line of any structure is visible only through the kinds of actions and interactions, the attitudes and behaviors it promotes. So it can be a worthwhile exercise to take stock of these beliefs and actions from time to time.

While the unwritten rules that emerge will be different for every company, our experience working with organizations in a variety of industries throughout the world suggests that 12 common issues plague many corporations. How many of these issues might be uncovered in yours?

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