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Flat Hierarchies: The pros and cons of a high trust Danish workplace
What The Denmark | Danish Culture for Expats, Internationals and Danes
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Denmark and other Nordic countries are celebrated for their flat organisations and inclusive work practices, and for a good reason.
But what are the downsides of this approach? Why do some people coming in from a more hierarchical culture find it demotivating to work this way?
In this episode Sam and Josefine speak with management expert Chris Shern, international CEO Nico Blier-Silvestri and Danish architect Josefine Bols.
The episode covers various topics including:
- A Foundation of Trust
- Flat power distribution in practice
- Story time: dirty dishes
- Practical advice for managers and employees
Read more at: https://www.whatthedenmark.com/blog-post/flat-hierarchies
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