The goal of a flat structure is more open communication and little hierarchy between executives and employees.

Some 40% of respondents say their organization has a matrixed structure (functional silos exist but individuals have "dotted line" responsibilities across silos). And 38% say their organization has a ...

I like to think of culture as part of the "organizational hierarchy of needs." At the foundation, you find the essentials: stable operations, sound financials and reliable processes. Move up a ...