Reflections on the starfish and the spider

摘要

Organizations have varied configurations-top down, bottom up, matrixed, or fl attened. This column explores the organizational structures described as resembling either a starfish or a spider in relation to the Professional Nurse Educators Group (PNEG), continuing education providers, and, most especially, the annual PNEG conference. The characteristics of effective catalysts within decentralized organizations are included.