Having fewer layers of management with wider spans of authority is trending in business currently. This structure definitely has its advantages as it makes the organisation lean, agile and able to respond to market challenges quickly. However, it also has it’s challenges when it comes to retaining and developing top talent.
The very nature of a flat organisation means less hierarchical promotional opportunities for top talent. So how do you retain top talent in this type of FMCG work environment?
What the video attached – our MD, Nicola de Beer speaking at The Sales Institute of Ireland recent breakfast briefing.
Having fewer layers of management with wider spans of authority is trending in business currently. This structure definitely has its advantages as it makes the organisation lean, agile and able to respond to market challenges quickly. However, it also has it’s challenges when it comes to retaining and developing top talent.
The very nature of a flat organisation means less hierarchical promotional opportunities for top talent. So how do you retain top talent in this type of FMCG work environment?
What the video attached – our MD, Nicola de Beer speaking at The Sales Institute of Ireland recent breakfast briefing.
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