Organizational theory is the study of the structures of organizations. Four major theories contribute to this study – classical organizational theory, human relations or neo-classical theory, ...

Enterprise architecture works best today when it borrows start-up habits — testing fast, learning quickly and scaling what actually delivers value.

Anyone who’s celebrated a significant work anniversary knows just how a company can change over the years—who has a seat at the table, what customers expect, the most coveted skills. But there’s just ...

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The terms "organization structure and design" and "organization architecture," while sounding similar, actually have very different meanings. The first term refers to structure in a metaphorical way ...

Architecture principles are a very popular tool in the enterprise architect's tool box. The underlying concept of 'comply or explain', however, makes them particularly toxic. Architecture principles ...

At Slack, every one of our processes and features has been designed with the primary goal of making Slack a workplace tool that feels human. We see ourselves as our users’ hosts, and we want them to ...

Today many companies attribute their struggles to external factors, such as disruptive competitors, shifting customer preferences or economic headwinds. Yet I've found the real culprit often lies ...

Cell architecture is dictated by the systems that control the size, number, position and shape of individual organelles. Organelle size can be controlled by molecular rulers, quantal synthesis of ...

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