ProfitSchool Org Charts vs. OPS Charts
Jun 11, 2024
Mercer and Jeff discuss the limitations of traditional org charts for small businesses, advocate for nimble organizational structures, and highlight the benefits of ops charts for efficient execution. They explore alternative approaches like contractor-based management and emphasize the importance of roles over people in company structure.
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Ops Chart Beats Org Chart
- Traditional org charts follow a military hierarchy and are often obsolete for small businesses.
- Organizing around offers, products, and systems creates a more practical "ops chart" for nimble companies.
Role-Based Org Charts Explained
- Role-based org charts clarify needed company functions beyond naming people.
- They help owners identify which roles are filled or need attention.
Org Charts Rooted in Military
- Org charts are rooted in military hierarchy, which suits large organizations but not small businesses.
- Small businesses often overload roles making traditional org charts impractical and intimidating.