Stanley McChrystal
Hierarchical management fails in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. To survive rapid change, organizations must discard rigid command-and-control structures and rebuild themselves as adaptable, interconnected networks that operate with the agility of a small team.
Organizations must recognize the shift from complicated environments that yield to prediction to complex environments that demand adaptability over hyper-efficiency.
Leaders must cultivate shared consciousness by implementing extreme transparency and breaking down information silos so every member understands the holistic system.
Building a true team of teams requires strong, cross-functional relationships that transcend tribal loyalties and facilitate rapid idea flow across the entire enterprise.