Anti-Pattern III
nHierarchy
for the Sake of Hierarchy
–Objective: To create extra layers of hierarchy within a
growing organization
–Description: As flat organizations grow, hierarchy is
created to facilitate organization and
communications.
–Advantages:
nClear reporting
structure
nSemblance of
organization
nMost employees far
removed from front-line decision-making
–Drawbacks:
nExponential increase
in communication issues
nHigher up in the hierarchy you go, the more divorced
from the technology you are, the less
you know