Boundaries are a fascinating phenomenon, a double-edged sword: They provide identity and as such security, comfort, and orientation. But they are also barriers that constrain us, as they inhibit collaboration and contribute to silo culture and an inward orientation of organizations. Today, boundaries are constantly challenged through digital transformation dynamics that shake up traditional functional roles […]
Large and global organizations have distinctive challenges that come with size and reach. While they usually enjoy advantages of scale, vast resources, global brand recognition, and political clout, they also often struggle with the structural symptoms of the “elephant disease”: High organizational complexity, bureaucracy and inertia, political infighting, a culture of silos, slow response times to changing market conditions, […]
