Are you a Velcro Organization?

We all know hierarchical organization then concept came of Flat Organization which is less hierarchy, faster reaction, less formalities. Now a new kind of organizational structure is coming up that is “Velcro Organization” This term was coined by management guru Late Mr. C.K Prahalad. As we know the Velcro which is being used in many house hold product “easy to detach and easy to attach” this new Organization structure we can say vacillate from Hierarchical based to Flexible based structure of organization. The Velcro organization asks manager to shift their roles depending on the tasks they performing.

A “Velcro” organization provides a firm, clear connection for managers to work with when appropriate, but permit rapid shift in configuration so that manager can exploit different connections when those are needed. Like Velcro fasteners, the relationship should be tight when managers are in operation modes, but be capable of being loosened quickly for reassembly, when managers have to work in temporary groups on project, studies, or task like new business development with strategic horizons.  Ego probably comes when in a way of changing or shifting role. “Ad-hoc” management is always required in Velcro type organization.

In healthcare or hospital many time situation comes when one has to do lots of other role or work in multiple project or work in different department in association with different people. For example in case of patient transition from ICU to other department head nurse has to work with other department nurses. Other example when manager of the hospital work with marketing department or other department in formulating the strategies for upcoming services or project at that time one manager roles shift from their core responsibility to work with other department and again return to their own responsibility.