Maslow transformed marketing. But his Hierarchy of Needs can also instruct organizational structure. [...]
A new application of Maslow
Alternatives to address Departmental Inefficiency
As organizations grow, alternatives exist to mitigate the inefficiencies of departmental hierarchies. Most of them, including adding people, don't address all the issues. Only embedding staff in multi-disciplinary groups and avoiding the overhead altogether are true solutions. Measurement can also help. [...]
Organizational Implications of Creativity
Creativity is not born in a boardroom or a meeting. Brainstorming is vastly over rated. There is nothing quite so laborious and ineffective as ten people sitting in front of a blank page, even if they have a goal in mind. [...]