Traditionally, the workplace hierarchy was organized in the shape of a pyramid. A select group of executives was at the top, managers responsible for coordinating teams were in the middle and individual contributors who executed tasks made up the base of the pyramid.
This structure worked for many years because organizations needed large groups of people to perform operational work and serve as the primary unit of productivity.
This model has shifted over the years. At my company, as with others, we’ve aimed to keep as close to a flat hierarchy as possible to empower our employees to take ownership of their roles and innovate.
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