18 September 2025 16:45 - 17:00
Chairperson's closing rermarks
Reflect on your day and the insights you have gained with our chairperson as they close up Chief People Officer Summit San Francisco.
18 September 2025 12:15 - 13:00
Panel - How modern orgs are flattening and unlocking performance
Traditional hierarchies slow decision-making, stifle innovation, and create unnecessary barriers between leaders and the people closest to the work. Modern organizations are shifting toward flatter structures that prioritize autonomy, transparency, and speed. 
In this session, we’ll examine how companies are rethinking hierarchy to unleash performance at every level. You’ll gain insights into models that empower teams, reduce bureaucracy, and accelerate execution. We’ll also cover the cultural shifts required for flattening to succeed – from redefined leadership roles to communication practices that drive clarity without layers of red tape. The result: organizations that move faster, innovate more freely, and engage employees more deeply.
Key takeaways:
- Understand proven models for flattening hierarchy to empower teams, cut bureaucracy, and accelerate execution. 
- Learn the cultural and leadership shifts needed to make flatter structures sustainable and effective. 
- Discover communication practices that maintain clarity and alignment without traditional layers of management.
18 September 2025 09:30 - 09:45
Chairperson's opening remarks
Join our chairperson as they open the floor for the start of Chief People Officer Summit San Francisco.