Lorganisation

Lorganisation is a term used in some discussions of organizational design to describe a form of organization that emphasizes adaptability, modularity, and decentralized decision-making. The term is not part of formal management doctrine, and its meaning varies across authors and online platforms. In many descriptions, Lorganisation refers to organizations built from relatively autonomous teams that coordinate through lightweight processes, shared purpose, and frequent feedback loops. Governance typically favors flat or minimal hierarchies, with decisions pushed to the edge where information is generated.

The spelling "Lorganisation" is a stylized variant of the French l’organisation meaning "the organization," though it is not standard French orthography in everyday use. In English-language discussions, the concept is usually discussed without a fixed spelling, and many sources instead use terms such as "flexible organization," "networked organization," or "holacracy-like structures."

Typical features attributed to Lorganisation include cross-functional teams, continuous improvement, transparent information flows, and a learning-oriented culture. Proponents argue that such designs can improve responsiveness and employee engagement, while critics point to potential coordination challenges and the need for strong shared norms.

Because there is no universally accepted definition, the term serves more as a loose label for a family of contemporary organizational experiments than as a rigorously defined theory. Related topics include organizational theory, agile management, holacracy, and teal organizations.