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What dangers exist if I choose to flatten my organization by one level?
My Department has 54. I have 6 directs and 31 skips. Three of my skips have another 16 directs. I am considering rearranging to eliminate a layer of supervision. It would be done using a combination of 1) reassignment and 2) "semi-promotion," and 3) one person would lose supervisory responsibility.
Any hidden dangers?
Span of Control
I'd recommend that you look over the discussion about Span of Control
And listen the PodCast about Span of control
https://www.manager-tools.com/get-answers?search=span%20of%20control
https://www.manager-tools.com/2014/04/span-control-guidelines
https://www.manager-tools.com/forums/how-many-layers-management-would-yo...
Good Luck
TJPuccio