A flat organizational structure removes levels of management, has relatively few reporting levels, and has decentralized control, giving individual employees more involvement in the organization.

In researching a flat structure approach to building a business, we aimed to utilize this largely self-managed structure to provide more efficient processes. In short, the goal of a flat structure ...

A flat structure can create a lively, engaged community, but it needs careful planning and awareness of potential pitfalls. Done right, it leads to a fulfilling and satisfying work environment. 3.

While flat organization structures are not for everyone, they do work. In this article, I’ll explain what makes a successful flat organization structure, who thrives in it, and share examples of ...

Flat structures vary. Online retailer Zappos, for example, adopted one of the most extreme versions of the flat structure – known as holacracy – when it eliminated all managers in 2014.