by Ord Elliott | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
While distributed leadership is possible and often necessary for success, the irony is how infrequently it occurs in even the most sophisticated organizations.
by Ord Elliott | Nov 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
For two decades, consultants have sought to improve organizations through building cross-functional projects and processes under banners such as TQM, Process Re-engineering, and Six Sigma. For two decades, consultants have sought to improve organizations...
by Ord Elliott | Oct 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
This case study is taken from The Future is Fluid Form. To find out more : The Future Is Fluid Form: Practical Steps for Designing Flat, Flexible Organizations … followed by the Amazon Link Jack Welch, General Electric’s CEO, made a name for himself by selling off any GE business unable to be either 1st or 2nd […]This content is only available to members.
by Ord Elliott | Sep 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Comanche—a Native American tribe of exceptional warriors and horsemen—became a dominant and powerful force in the Southern Plains. Their political and social organization was not a hierarchical structure of command and control like most others tribes. Instead, they worked together, assuming fluid roles in order to operate most efficiently. While individuals selected chiefs to […]This content is only available to members.
by Ord Elliott | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Introducing Fluid Form in stages is much less threatening than imposing it in one fell swoop. When it is introduced gradually, people are inclined to think that making things work effectively is about involving the right people from the start. Future blogs will explain each step in more detail, but this overview is to help get […]This content is only available to members.
by Ord Elliott | Jan 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Whether you are a consultant or you work within an organization and have sway over the manner in which it is run and work is divided, you are probably waiting for the next new thing. My decades of experience have made it clear to me that the need for a new approach to organization is […]This content is only available to members.