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The Silent Struggles of Working in Oversized Organizations
- Oversized organizational structures lead to one of the most common underlying problem which is lack of competence among decision makers who either make bad decisions or no decisions at all. Another problem is the balance between senior and junior developers where burden falls disproportionately on the more competent members leading to burnout and demotivation.
- Bureaucratic processes and polished reports give an impression of everything being under control, but for those within these teams, the reality can be very different. These hidden struggles not only erode productivity, morale, and innovation, but are also hard to detect and address.
- Ineffective leadership, bureaucratic overload, artificial success metrics and burnout among skilled team members are some of the common manifestations of inefficiencies.
- Efficiencies don’t always manifest in obvious ways, like interpersonal conflict or toxic behaviors, but rather in slow-moving systems, poor team dynamics, and a lack of effective leadership.
- Unlike other dysfunction, such as interpersonal conflict or toxic behavior, inefficiencies in large organizations are often masked by the appearance of normality.
- Individuals within the organization who recognize the issues and want to make improvements may be worth pursuing. One must clearly articulate the problem, propose actionable solutions and work with managers or project leads to gain their buy-in and push for necessary changes.
- Proposing solutions, communicating clearly, embracing the process and knowing when to walk away are some of the tips to navigate the challenges.
- Failed attempts to drive change can be transformative. Identifying problems, communicating effectively, and proposing solutions are essential skills for advancing in your career. The ability to navigate and address inefficiencies in oversized organizations is a valuable skill that will serve you well.
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