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#117: How to Design Your Org Chart

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Manage Wisely: The Three to Eight Rule

Effective management hinges on the principle that one individual can oversee three to eight subordinates, with the capacity decreasing at higher levels of accountability. Managers of lower-level employees can handle up to eight, while senior leaders, including CEOs, should ideally limit direct reports to three to five. This guideline emphasizes the importance of manageable workloads, as accountability diminishes when a manager oversees too many people, ultimately impacting performance and effectiveness.

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