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The Journey Toward a Lattice Organization

We are, it seems, on the verge of a new world of work.

—Thomas W. Malone

Certain organizations have demonstrated a knack over the years for combining and pursuing various principles of a lattice philosophy. Their cultures reflect a number of de facto principles and systems of mass career customization. They may not have established a structured framework or a specific MCC lexicon, but the actions of these organizations speak as loudly as if they had.

The commitment to MCC-like principles and systems starts at the top with strong leaders and is executed in cultures focused squarely on employee retention and development. These organizations understand the difference between encouraging an employee’s ...

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