See how different organizational structures manage communication complexity
Model | 10 People | 20 People | 50 People | Benefits | Drawbacks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flat Structure | 45 connections | 190 connections | 1,225 connections | Democratic, Direct communication | Chaotic, Unmanageable at scale |
Hierarchical | 9 connections | 19 connections | 49 connections | Clear authority, Scalable | Slow decisions, Information loss |
Hub & Spoke | 9 connections | 19 connections | 49 connections | Simple, Clear coordination | Single point of failure, Bottleneck |
Small Teams | 12 connections | 28 connections | 80 connections | Agile, Autonomous teams | Potential silos, Needs coordination |