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Your Traditional Org Chart is Doing More Harm Than Good
Traditional organizational charts are outdated and inefficient. While they may have served a useful (but albeit limited) purpose to organizations once upon a time, much like floppy disks and dial-up Internet, they have been relegated to the history books. Or they...
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The Chain of Command & Why It’s Important
What is the Chain of Command? All organizations---even those that don’t know it---have an overarching structure that dictates the reporting relationships between different employees. In many cases, individual reporting relationships depend on where employees are...
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Why Succession Planning is Important [with Tips]
What is Succession Planning? As business leaders contemplate the changing nature of work and what the post-pandemic future might hold, succession planning is at the top of the agenda. Succession planning is the process of identifying future leaders within your...
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Pre-boarding: What & Why It’s Important [Plus 5 Best Practices]
What is Pre-boarding? The recruitment process can be a stressful and testing time for not only the candidate but your team, too. So, when you’ve finally got to the end of it and the dream candidate has accepted their job offer, suffice to say that there’s an...
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3 Advantages [& 3 Disadvantages] of the Matrix Org Structure
Matrix Organizational Structure: Advantages & Disadvantages Organizational structure is one of the most important elements, if not the most important element, of any business. It influences everything, from core operations and projects to finance and human...
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Hierarchical vs Flat Organizational Structure [with Pros & Cons]
Hierarchical vs Flat Organizational Structure An organizational structure defines how a business manages activities and tasks such as management and supervision, resource allocation, human resources, projects, and a multitude of other things. The structure of an...
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5 Tips for Managing a Reorganization
Tips for Effective Reorganization Management A reorganization (or restructure) is any process where an organization makes significant changes to its financial or operational structure so that it’s better positioned to meet its goals. With time, a reorg is something...
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What is a Hierarchy Diagram?
What is a Hierarchy Diagram (Org Chart)? A hierarchical structure is based on the idea of a hierarchy. In an organization, this is a system where people are “ranked”, usually based on their job roles and “status”. The classic (albeit far more linear than most...
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What is a Functional Organizational Structure?
What is a Functional Organizational Structure? Your organization has a lot riding on its structure; it defines the roles and responsibilities of everyone within it and plays a huge part in shaping its culture. While an organization can choose to adopt any structure,...
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What is Tactical Planning?
Tactical Planning for Businesses When your business defines its overarching long-term goals, it likely also puts together strategic plans to go with them. These plans, which set out the overall vision and objectives for the company, mean nothing without there also...
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