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Flatter organizations create proximity to leadership, and that can be effectively leveraged.
One of the biggest cultural shifts we’ve had to deal with as managers in the last few years is the flattening of organizations. With fewer layers in the hierarchy, feedback travels faster between those doing the work and more senior decision-makers who can amplify it.
The managers who thrive in this environment are the ones who show what they’re building, keep a tight pulse on outcomes, and use the newfound proximity to leadership to elevate their team’s work.
Let the work speak for itself
When economic times were better, and headcount was not under such scrutiny, managers could take a more hands-off approach to leadership, spending their time on coaching, communication, translation up the org chart, contextualization, and improving the culture within their team.
