That depends, how free does your organization need to be and how much does it need to allow itself the freedom to move towards your vision. Doesn’t the answer “that depends” just drive you crazy? I know you’re asking a question because you want someone to tell you what to do… but it really does depend on many things. I will tell you though that too little structure can stifle the growth of a company just as much as too much structure can.
An organization needs as much structure as it needs to provide guidelines in order to empower everyone to accomplish their goals and thus create your vision. In a large organization the need for more structure is required because the ability to communicate goals and the vision clearly is hindered by our ability to hear the same information and translate it differently. For this reason organizational structure, including processes and procedures, help minimize this challenge. On the other hand a small organization can typically get by with a more fluid structure. One of the reasons for this is the ability of leaders to have closer relationships and influence employees in a smaller organization.
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