HR might not always get to pick the company’s global structure, but they’re definitely the ones dealing with the day-to-day impact. Whether it’s a centralized, decentralized, or matrix structure, it’s ...

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 ...

The dichotomy between centralization and decentralization in human history seems to be opposing forces gradually overcoming or being overcome by each other. And while one replaces the other, people ...

In my organizational design work for higher ed marketing and communications, I often hear this lament from leaders describing their current structure. The refrain, which is not exclusive to large ...

Decentralized machinery companies have a proven record of high performance—consistently beating their non-decentralized peers, according to key performance indicators. Based on our study of 28 global ...

Relatively few treasurers can claim to have completed a programme of centralization and fully realised the benefits. The challenge appears to be most acute among organizations with a decentralized ...

Managing IT feels like an ongoing balancing act for many businesses. Centralized systems often create bottlenecks, slow down teams, and frustrate employees who prefer quicker solutions. Yet, the ...