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How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill

Organisational Structure

Broadcast on:
10 Jan 2025

Structure or self-management? In this episode of 'How to Lead', Kate examines different organisational models, including traditional hierarchies, flat structures, and self-managed teams. She shares case studies and practical advice on creating flexible yet effective management frameworks that enable, rather than control, employee productivity.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Self-Management

00:44 Meet Linda: The Bad Manager

01:00 The Complexity of Organizational Structures

01:40 Rethinking Management Hierarchies

03:01 Exploring Different Organizational Approaches

03:48 The Concept of Self-Managed Teams

04:37 Implementing Self-Management Successfully

05:31 Finding the Balance Between Chaos and Control

05:47 Practical Steps for Organizational Change

06:11 The Skeleton Plus Model

06:35 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Structure

08:30 Conclusion and Call to Action

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