Scaling Out in the Age of AI

Growth & Scale

Scaling Out the Modern Enterprise

Mini-workshop
(in development)

Format: in-person, online class, or self-paced

Duration: 3 hours

Target Audience: Business Executives and Senior Leaders, Change Agents and Innovation Champions, Lean and Agile Coaches and Consultants

Scaling Out the Modern Enterprise

Scaling Out in the Modern Enterprise

Welcome to our workshop on organizational agility and structure! In this interactive session, we'll explore the dynamic world of organizational design and the latest trends and strategies for thriving in today's fast-paced environment.

Ever wondered how different organizational structures impact your company's performance? Join us as we dissect network versus matrix setups, discussing their pros and cons and helping you find the best fit for your team.

But that's not all! We'll also tackle the challenge of delayering the middle management, exploring how to flatten hierarchies and unleash the potential of every team member. Plus, we'll share practical tips on promoting autonomy within your organization, breaking down silos, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

And let's not forget about scaling strategies! Whether you're looking to scale out or scale up, we've got you covered. Learn the differences between these approaches and discover how to achieve superlinear scaling for maximum impact.

So, if you're ready to transform your organization and take it to the next level, this workshop is for you!

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn strategies for delayering middle management and empowering teams.

  • Discover techniques for promoting autonomy, breaking down silos, and fostering collaboration.

  • Explore scaling strategies, including scaling out vs. scaling up and achieving superlinear scaling.

Program
(draft / tentative)

1. Organizational Structures

  • Organizational Models

  • Networks versus Matrix Structures

  • Centralization versus Decentralization

2. Delayering the Middle

  • Flattening the Organization

  • Unfixing the Frozen Middle

3. Promoting Autonomy

  • Autonomous Micro-enterprises

  • Breaking Silos

  • Internal Market Dynamics

4. Scaling Strategies

  • Scaling Out versus Scaling Up

  • Superlinear Scaling

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Explore various organizational structures and their implications, comparing networks vs. matrix setups. Delve into strategies for flattening hierarchies, fostering autonomy, and scaling effectively.