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What Is Kotter´s Dual Operating System?

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The basis for this new design is inspired by Kotter’s (2012) Dual Operating System in which two different, yet complementary and inseparable systems form one organization. The ‘left side’ of the organization is characterised by a traditional design with a management driven hierarchy. This design meets the daily demands of running a company. However, within such a system it is difficult to identify important hazards and opportunities as well as creating and implementing creative initiatives. Moreover, a hierarchical system makes it almost impossible to accelerate strategic change (Kotter, 2012). Therefore, the second, ‘right side’ operating system, is completely devoted to being entrepreneurial by discovering, designing and and implementing

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