Why companies are embracing flattened structures
As Forbes states, the primary goal of the great flattening is to accelerate processes, improve communication and enhance decision-making efficiency. Companies are eliminating middle management positions to reduce the distance between leadership and employees. This approach is a response to the increasingly fast-paced market dynamics, where decision-making needs to be immediate and flexible.
Advantages and challenges of this trend
Proponents of flattening argue that removing managerial layers fosters greater team autonomy and a heightened sense of accountability among employees. However, this shift also raises concerns as to how organisations will manage complex projects effectively. Might the absence of traditional management lead to disorder? Critics warn that without experienced managers, some employees could struggle to adapt to the new system and find their footing.
Will great flattening reach the Czech Republic?
While this trend is gaining traction in the US and UK, it is emerging only slowly in the Czech Republic. Czech companies tend to be more cautious when adopting organisational changes, although the pressure for faster processes is growing here as well. Large corporations and technology companies may be among the first to experiment with this model. However, the key to success will lie in thorough preparation and clear communication of the changes.
The future of management as we know it is evolving. It remains an open question how quickly and in what form this trend will arrive here.
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