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How Apple Is Organized for Innovation: It’s about experts leading experts and unique organization structure: Here are some highlights: • Functional Organization, Not Divisional: While most companies divide into business units as they grow, Apple continues to organize around functions. This means experts lead experts, not general managers. It ensures that those with the deepest knowledge make critical decisions. • Expertise Aligned with Decision Rights: Apple's structure revolves around placing decision-making power in the hands of the most knowledgeable experts. This alignment drives innovation in fast-changing industries like technology. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: With experts from various functions working together, Apple fosters intense collaboration to solve complex problems. For example, the development of the iPhone's dual-lens camera required input from over 40 specialist teams. • Attention to Detail at Every Level: Apple’s leaders are immersed in the details three levels down. This obsession with perfection, down to the curvature of product corners, drives the creation of products that delight consumers globally. • Leadership with Deep Expertise: Apple’s leaders are expected to be specialists first and foremost. This expert-driven leadership approach cultivates a culture of innovation where great products come from a shared purpose and collaborative debate. • Innovation at Scale: Despite its massive growth—Apple now has over 137,000 employees—the company’s functional model enables continued innovation, proving that a focus on deep expertise, collaboration, and a shared vision leads to sustained success. Key Takeaways for Leaders: -> Organize around expertise, not just products. -> Foster collaborative debate to push boundaries and solve complex problems. -> Keep leaders immersed in the details to ensure quality and innovation. -> Prioritize expert-driven leadership over general management to maintain focus on excellence. -> Apple’s success shows that aligning expertise with decision-making power, even at scale, can drive breakthrough innovations and redefine entire industries. Feel free to share your views/thoughts in comments section below. #HR #HumanResources #Apple #OrganizationalStructure #HR #Tech #TechIndustry #OrganizationDesign