Ten characteristics of strong shared leadership

Shared leadership involves maximizing all human capabilities because more complex markets are increasing the demands on leadership. The leaders' job, in many cases, is too large for one individual.

Hierarchy is not the only solution

Traditionally, the organizational structure has always been in the form of a hierarchy. There is a chain of command, division of labor, and communication that happens from top to bottom. Several companies, including Supercell (FIN), YLE (FIN), Sysart (FIN), Heltti (FIN), Buurtzorg (NL), Morning Star (US), Zappos (US), and W.L. Gore (US), have made the news for going against the traditional corporate hierarchy and adopting alternative management techniques in various industries: games, health care, IT, food production, technology, and retail.