The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 24, 2022

The researchers develop a model that aims to show when a managerless organization would work better than a more hierarchical one, and then when it would not. Where things go wrong is not typically the growing span of control or communication difficulties, as is often stated, but rather the compounding of evaluators’ errors.

Organization 120

Organization Span of Control Decentralization Human Resources 120

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2014

BTS, a global consulting firm, developed a highly effective system for launching and securing rookie talent on high-stakes projects. On every project, one person, such as the account manager, is the designated safety net. On every project, one person, such as the account manager, is the designated safety net.

Learning Curve 281

Learning Curve Span of Control Wiseman Micromanagement 281

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

In the earlier organization, one would have been one of the best performers; but in the new culture and with an increased span of control, the same person may find it difficult to perform at similar levels as before at least in the beginning. Your performance may dip during the transition to the new organization.

Tips 192

Tips Span of Control Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty 192

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

As someone who has been in the business of hiring people and developing people organizations for many years, I’ve noticed two common first-day-on-the-job scenarios. He struggles during his first few meetings to understand the terminology, projects, and existing relationships. Let’s take a look at each.

Span of Control 8

Span of Control Career Document Motivation 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2013

Over time however, it''s important to do all seven so that simplicity becomes a core capability of your organization and not just a one-time project. Managers need to develop simplification as a core leadership capability and a critical component of the business strategy. Clear the underbrush. Don''t let the weeds grow back.

Organization 11

Organization Strategy Span of Control Morale 11

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The group at my table included executives from marketing, finance, sales, HR, and corporate development. But office seating tends to be grouped according to a single function, division, or span of control. Those lunches were a critical organizational lubricant, reducing friction and allowing the gears to turn much more smoothly.

Execution 15

Execution Span of Control Conference Information 15