There is a link to hierarchical organisations here as well. In the flat world syndrome, if there is discord, political infighting in top hierarchies, people will observe, shrug their shoulders and turn away. I know of several large organisations where the trust between top level management and "ordinary people" has been eroded to less than nothing.
Top down communication is acknowledged. If you look at the word closely, you will
recognise "know" and "knowledge". Translated it means: "I know what they are doing up there, I have the knowledge. There is no fundamental change, so I can continue as I have done before and laugh at them."
The immediate work place becomes a small community and this is where the work gets done, which is what makes these global organisations manage to get through each financial year.
The social network movement can be applied to live companies too. Senior managers just need to "get on the train".
The concept is as old as the hills. Back in the 1980's everybody's darling Guru,
Tom Peters, called it MBWA.
Management by walking around.
It's cheaper than taking the train - and keeps you fit at the same time, both physically and mentally.
What more can managers and leaders want?
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