The best organisational dynamics aren’t about finding the ‘right’ structure or culture — they’re about flow — between and across four organisational dynamics.
The best organisational dynamics aren’t about finding the ‘right’ structure or culture — they’re about flow — between and across four organisational dynamics. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_leadership-futureofwork-management-activity-7292857662013124608-mhBB Ignore one and dysfunction sets in. Overdo one and you create new problems. What’s your organisation’s blind spot?
The best organisational dynamics aren’t about finding the ‘right’ structure or culture — they’re about flow.
Flow between differentiation (specialisation, expertise, diverse perspectives) and integration (alignment, cohesion, common purpose).
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We tend to overvalue one at the expense of the other.
Too much differentiation? You get silos, fragmentation, and conflict
Too much integration? Groupthink, stagnation, and brittleness.
Real leadership is in the zestful balance between them.
Four dynamics shape this:
* Segment (separating teams for clarity and focus)
* Blend (building connections across teams)
* Empower (allowing individuals to bring their best)
* Harmonise (aligning people towards a shared purpose)
Ignore one and dysfunction sets in. Overdo one and you create new problems. What’s your organisation’s blind spot?
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I was grateful to be on Rick Torseth’s ‘swamp leaders’ podcast for the third time to discuss this — links below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL9yowADBiU&list=PLQBhsLhr7sVatKZ_OOO6lu4AJpYCDPJPm&index=1
