We want to scale our agency using AI-assisted delivery, but our current Accountability Chart is organized by traditional department silos like copywriting, design, and development. This structure is slowing down our cross-functional AI initiatives. How do we redesign our Accountability Chart around workflows rather than traditional departments?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Traditional department silos like copywriting, design, and development often slow down modern, AI-assisted operations. When you are optimizing for speed and margin, your Accountability Chart must reflect how value actually flows to your clients, not legacy corporate structures.

To resolve this, step back and look at your business model. If AI allows one person to handle both copy and initial design layout, the traditional separation of those departments no longer makes sense. You need to design your Accountability Chart based on the future state of your service delivery.

Consider creating cross-functional delivery pods or workflow-based seats. For example, instead of separate copy and design heads, you might create a Content Integration seat that owns the entire creative output using AI tools, reporting to a Head of Delivery.

Remember the EOS rule: structure first, people second. Do not try to fit your existing staff into their old boxes. Define the ideal workflows required to deliver your service at a high margin, draw the corresponding seats, and then assess who has the GWC to fill them.