“Un” can be a pretty interesting prefix. Perhaps you’re old enough to remember when 7-UP was the un-cola. In more recent times, unschooling is challenging the ideas of homeschooling and conventional schools.

Then there’s unorganization–usually spelled unorganisation due to its British origins. Although championed by Yanks such as Tom Peters, the term was coined by Simon Buckingham, the British-born founder and CEO of Mobile Streams and Zoombak.

Here’s the deal: An unorganised workplace has no bureaucracy or management. Traditional layers of hierarchy no longer exist. Instead employees are encouraged to be as flexible, effective and productive as possible — without letting rank get in the way.

Does it work? That depends on you, your goals and your people. Interested in learning more? Check out the handbook.