We need to talk about hierarchy

There are a lot of approaches to organization design, but none are reliable and construct-valid. It ignores how personhood and work are intertwined. In addition, the organization isn't a self-aware social singularity, so employees are differentiated as futuristic cogs who 'energize' themselves autonomously. A strategy that can only focus on one sid... See more

Even anarchist movements end up with leaders. Leadership is important. Getting rid of the title of “captain” or “boss” doesn’t change the fact that someone in the locker room or the boardroom is going to set the example for others, so it’s best to ask who we want that person to be. If we can’t avoid hierarchies, we need to recognize their presence

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-Is there a better way of proposing, collaborating, and working towards common goals?-Why has our governance and the political model remained the same for many years? Because is it the best way or are there better ways of doing things?-Is the pyramid structure the best model to manage country, military, or corporations? Is there an alternative?-Wou... See more