In the space of three weeks, three major companies announced the same thing: they had become too complicated to compete. This is not a coincidence. It is the defining leadership challenge of our time.
Absolutely, simplicity is a strategic advantage because every layer of unnecessary complexity slows decisions, weakens accountability, and makes execution harder than it needs to be.
Dr. Ian, great article. I have personally witnessed all of the points you described. I worked for a larger aerospace company that had 12 layers of management within one function.
Absolutely, simplicity is a strategic advantage because every layer of unnecessary complexity slows decisions, weakens accountability, and makes execution harder than it needs to be.
Dr. Ian, great article. I have personally witnessed all of the points you described. I worked for a larger aerospace company that had 12 layers of management within one function.
I have always loved the motto--KEEP IT SIMPLE.
12 is a lot!
I think 6/7 is a lot, but it depends on how big the organization is.