The Impenetrable Layer of Suck
- By Suw Charman-Anderson
The Impenetrable Layer of Suck, a brilliant geo-visualization of a hilarious and insightful comment made by Peter Corbett (@corbett3000) of istrategylabs. Middle management generally seeks to entrench and justify existence by viewing knowledge as power. Top down organizational hierarchies and tall management structures have been proven time and again as inhibitors to change and growth. Agile organizations use matrix structures that are flexible and responsive, empower all members as stakeholders in the larger goals, and reward people by recognizing talent, skill and creativity.