Comments on: The Elephant and the Ant: Why Companies Need Processes As They Grow http://blog.pbworks.com/2008/02/21/the-elephant-and-the-ant-why-companies-need-processes-as-they-grow/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:52:00 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pieter Ruiter http://blog.pbworks.com/2008/02/21/the-elephant-and-the-ant-why-companies-need-processes-as-they-grow/comment-page-1/#comment-117445 Pieter Ruiter Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:59:52 +0000 http://blog.pbwiki.com/2008/02/21/the-elephant-and-the-ant-why-companies-need-processes-as-they-grow/#comment-117445 BSO/Origin was a very successful Dutch company that utilized the cell-approach of splitting into smaller independent units of about 65 people each as the company size grew. This kept each “cell” lean and agile, while benefiting from economy of scale within a loose larger business framework. More about the BSO philosophy: http://www.extent.nl/articles/entry/the-green-man-of-the-woods/ BSO/Origin was a very successful Dutch company that utilized the cell-approach of splitting into smaller independent units of about 65 people each as the company size grew. This kept each “cell” lean and agile, while benefiting from economy of scale within a loose larger business framework.

More about the BSO philosophy:
http://www.extent.nl/articles/entry/the-green-man-of-the-woods/

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