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    Marketing Org Design vs Operating Models Explained

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    Lena and Eli break down the crucial differences between marketing organizational design and operating models, exploring how to structure teams for growth stages and avoid common scaling traps.

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    Marketing org design isn't just about drawing boxes and lines on an org chart; it's about creating a strategic system that aligns structure with strategy and adapts as your business grows.

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