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I agree, but the flipside is that people with influence like nicely dressed windows. These roles might not satisfy their ostensible purpose, but they satisfy w
by swatcoder 4y ago
I agree, but the flipside is that people with influence like nicely dressed windows.
These roles might not satisfy their ostensible purpose, but they satisfy what may be an even more important purpose for the organization. It’s a cost of doing business (of a certain type).
- chitowneats 4y agoPlease state what you're implying here? I have a guess but I don't want to put words in your mouth.
- swatcoder 4y agoJust that investors, board members, executives, etc are individuals who are subject to fashion trends in organization design and feel strongly that their organizations should look a certain way at whatever time. For some, it’s earnest belief that the design is effective and for others it’s just signaling that they’re willing to play game and not upset apple carts unnecessarily. Regardless, these fashion trends are real and can’t be rejected lightly. As mentioned, they’re just part of operating at a certain scale.