In general, we can group these strategic approaches into three camps: top-down, sideways, and bottom-up. Top-down strategies dictate to controlTop-down strategies help keep people aligned toward a common goal - if the path to get there is ... [+] clear. As we slid into this pandemic, top-down strategies were essential. A few months ago, in South Korea, a top-down strategy proved essential to saving lives in a recent example. A top-down approach is great where there is certainty and efficiency is needed, but it doesn’t leave much room for adaptation or innovation.

Source: Forbes August 19, 2020 13:40 UTC