Excess of bureaucracy costs the U.S. economy more than $3 trillion in lost economic output per year. To dismantle bureaucracy, then, the first step is to be honest about how much it’s costing your organization. These costs fall into seven categories: Bloat, Friction, Insularity, Disempowerment, Risk Aversion, Inertia, Politics. This assessment will help you determine where your organization on each of these measures.
