And when it comes to organizational design, you really only need two things: In most cases, if you’re entering a new stage for your business-scaling beyond start-up mode or embarking on a new growth strategy-you’ll need a new organizational design.
Knowing the answers-and approaching your organizational design the right way-is mission-critical to scaling your business. The distinctions are subtle but important.
“What’s the difference between an organizational structure and an organizational chart? Do you need one or the other-or both-to manage your business?” I get asked different versions of this question a lot.