Determining the structure of your business to ensure maximum efficiency as well as clear lines of authority and focus is a critical operational decision. It's especially important with businesses that ...

I am not a command-and-control leader. Though the hierarchical pyramid works for some, I prefer a framework that invites collaboration, flexibility and balance. This structure radiates decision-making ...

Matrix management came about as organizations recognized that, in an increasingly complex business world, they needed to provide balance between the key drivers of their business and find a more ...

Every organization, no matter its size, has an abundance of moving pieces. Ensuring that all those pieces move in perfect synchrony starts by devising an organizational structure that represents the ...

Just like no two people are the same, no two companies are identical. While you may find similar organizations within the same industry, there will always be nuances and differences between every ...

Department stores can structure their organizations in numerous ways, based on what they sell, if they have multiple locations and other factors. Some department stores may even use a combination of ...

Not long ago, a global consumer products firm based in Europe found itself hobbled by its traditional organizational culture. It had fiercely independent product development and marketing divisions, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Arguably, one of the most complicated topics for any business is how to structure an ...