Excessive or frivolous reorganizations are disruptive and counterproductive. Many technology executives are surprisingly inept when it comes to effective reorganizations.
I have a piece of advice for those who bemoan the lack of knowledge-sharing in their organizations: Make tacit knowledge explicit. Externalize expertise and experiences across all functions, from the office manager to the executive team.
Still under fire from shareholders upset the company didn't sell out to Microsoft earlier this year—and still hemorrhaging high-profile personnel—Internet giant Yahoo has announced a reorganization the company says is intended to make it ...