Rhizome (organization)

A rhizome, in organizational terms, is a flexible and decentralized model of structure that promotes interconnected, non-hierarchical networks. Unlike traditional top-down organizations, a rhizome encourages multiple entry and exit points, allowing ideas, information, and authority to flow freely across different parts of the system. This approach fosters adaptability, innovation, and resilience by emphasizing collaboration, shared ownership, and continuous growth. It draws from the botanical concept of a rhizome—a underground stem with spreading roots—symbolizing a networked, non-linear way of organizing resources and relationships.