When Organizational Structure Is No Longer Relevant to Strategy
In the world of business, it has long been believed that organizational structure is a solid pillar that guarantees success. The principle of “structure follows strategy” introduced by Alfred Chandler has been used as a guideline by many leaders for years. Once a strategy is established, organizations typically reorganize departments, clarify lines of responsibility, and […]
Change Fatigue: When Too Many Initiatives for Change Cause Exhaustion
In today’s work environment, transformation is no longer an occasional event—it is a permanent condition. Various initiatives such as strategy updates, digital transformation, team restructuring, cultural programs, new work systems, cost efficiency, and leadership succession often occur simultaneously. Each program may seem reasonable and have good intentions. However, when combined, the impact can be detrimental: […]
Purpose Washing: When Organizational Culture Becomes Nothing More Than Window Dressing
In the modern business world, corporate purpose seems to have become a mandatory mantra. Every CEO talks about it, and every strategy refers to it. And every new employee recruitment campaign also makes it a key selling point. All companies want to be seen as having a ‘soul’, a mission that goes beyond simply pursuing […]
Organizational Culture, the Secret Weapon for Competitive Excellence
In the business world, strategy and organizational culture are often considered two separate things. Strategy is seen as a roadmap full of numbers and logic, while culture is considered a “soft” element that is left to the HR department. However, look at the success story of Netflix with its principle of “freedom and responsibility,” or […]
Toxic Positivity in the Workplace: When Excessive Work Motivation Backfires
In the modern workplace, being positive seems to have become an obligation. Leaders are required to always be optimistic, employees are encouraged to see the silver lining in every problem and maintain high work motivation. Meanwhile, companies are competing to portray themselves as fun and happy workplaces. While it is important to build resilience and […]
Growing Amidst Crisis: Business Strategy for Continued Growth
In a world full of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), simply being “resilient” is often no longer enough. Resilient organizations are indeed able to survive crises and bounce back to their original state. However, amid rapid change and intense competition, resilience alone is not enough as a long-term business strategy. What if an organization […]
When Organizational Culture Loses Its Way: The Risk of an Overly Flexible Structure
In the wave of modern organizational culture transformation, many companies are moving away from traditional hierarchical structures towards a flatter and loose system. The goal is noble: to open up space for creativity, speed up decision-making, and build an inclusive and autonomous work culture. Behind these good intentions, however, lies a risk that is often […]