Why Your Org Chart is Lying to you

Most companies think their org chart is their organizational structure.

But here’s the truth: Your real structure is the one that actually gets things done , and it’s rarely the one that’s on paper.

•    The “official” chart shows who reports to whom.

•     The unofficial structure shows who holds influence, who people go to for answers, and how work actually flows.

When those two don’t match?

You get duplication, confusion, wasted time, and frustrated teams.

I’ve worked with leaders across software, telecom, finance, and roofing (yes, roofing!) and the pattern is the same:

Outdated org charts silently slow down growth.

That’s where org design comes in. It’s not just about boxes and titles it’s about aligning structure, strategy, and culture to drive performance and clarity.

If your team has grown fast… if roles are fuzzy… if decisions feel slow…It might be time to look under the hood.

🔎 At Knick Strategy Group, we specialize in diagnosing and redesigning organizational structure — with excellence.

Let’s chat: https://www.knickstrategygroup.com/

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