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    This study examines organizational structures like starfish and spider models within the Professional Nurse Educators Group (PNEG). It highlights effective catalysts for decentralized organizations, focusing on continuing education and the PNEG conference.

    Area of Science:

    • Organizational Studies
    • Continuing Education
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    Background:

    • Organizations utilize diverse structures, including hierarchical, matrixed, and flattened models.
    • Understanding these configurations is crucial for effective operation and growth.
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    • Main Results:

    • Organizational structures can be effectively conceptualized as starfish or spider models.
    • These models offer insights into the functioning of groups like PNEG.
    • Key characteristics of catalysts in decentralized organizations were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The starfish and spider models provide valuable frameworks for understanding complex organizations.
    • Decentralized organizations, like PNEG, benefit from specific catalytic elements.
    • Further research can explore the practical application of these models in professional groups.