Organizations Are Hard Because Humans Are Hard
Weekend reflection: it’s surprisingly difficult to grasp how an organisation (especially a large one) truly works.
Every company begins as a small group of people with fluid dynamics. Early on, structure follows culture. Norms are shaped by how people collaborate, make decisions, and navigate ambiguity together. But then something shifts. Power dynamics begin to form, roles become formalised, processes start to solidify. Structure takes hold, and gradually, culture starts to follow it.