I thought hapless' point was very clear: "A "flat" structure overvalues the opinions of the loud and aggressive, with little room for more pensive contributors

I thought hapless' point was very clear: "A "flat" structure overvalues the opinions of the loud and aggressive, with little room for more pensive contributors, especially women." Coincidentally enough, Jason leads off the article with an anecdote about a talented woman leaving the company because of their flat structure.