I think the problem is that a flat or "square" organization is artificial. Pyriamid shaped, independent of lots of valid criticisms that can be leveled at it, i

I think the problem is that a flat or "square" organization is artificial. Pyriamid shaped, independent of lots of valid criticisms that can be leveled at it, is the "natural" shape for executing work. There is way more coordination required (even if you only consider the number of people you have to talk to) in other models. Put another way, a pyramid-like org if done properly can rely on "the invisible hand" to do much of the coordination. Matrix-like requires some kind of central planning, which never works