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No Rules Rules Summary
What takes the place of rules, processes, approvals, bureaucracy, and permissions?” The answer: Clear, continuous communication about the context of the work to be done. Telling people, “Here’s exactly where we are, and here’s what we’re trying to accomplish.” The more time managers spend communicating and elaborating and being transparent about th
... See morePatty McCord • Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility
A business area with servant leadership, empowerment, a generative cultural norm, and recognition for learning will be much more open to experimentation. This environment is willing to fail fast and often in order to succeed sooner. A more revolutionary approach may be both feasible and optimal, while still inviting change and starting small. The g
... See moreJonathan Smart • Sooner Safer Happier: Antipatterns and Patterns for Business Agility

With a climate of candor, the boss is no longer the primary individual to correct an employee’s undesirable behavior. When the entire community speaks openly about which individual behaviors advance the company, and which don’t, the boss doesn’t have to get so involved in overseeing an employee’s work.