Organizational Structures: From Hierarchies to the Future of Work

What makes some organizations efficient, while others struggle with silos, confusion, or slow decisions? In this episode of The Sacred Karma, host Vicky unpacks the world of organizational structures — the frameworks that define how people, roles, and responsibilities come together.

We’ll explore:

• What organizational structures are and their key elements
• Vertical vs. horizontal designs, tall vs. flathierarchies
• Functional, divisional, product, geographic, and matrix structures
• Entrepreneurial, intrapreneurial, and network models
• Pros and cons of each type — when to centralize, when to decentralize
• Emerging forms like agile, holacracy, andinter-organizational ecosystems
• The impact of AI, data, and technology on the future of organizations

This episode is for leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and students who wantto understand how structure drives performance, innovation, and culture.

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