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Working in & on the organization

Most leadership teams understand the difference between working in and on the business. Few have designed for it. As AI increases speed, the cost of neglecting that distinction rises. What determines whether acceleration creates clarity or drift?

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Resolve the conflict between managers and teams

You'll probably recognize the classic clash between managers and teams: Teams think managers lack vision and don't give enough freedom. Yet managers think teams are not productive nor entrepreneurial enough. And now what?! I personally think Holacracy—a way to work without bosses—works. Having a boss-less organization in which people are fundamentally free to organize their own work greatly reduces stress between them. Allow me to explain.

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And suddenly, we were living in a new culture… How did that happen?

In 2015, BSL formally implemented self-organization as its new way of organizing itself. Fifteen months later, they are looking back in disbelief. They have become a living and breathing organism with a distinct culture and sense of purpose. How did this happen? This blog attempts an analysis by looking at six distinct time periods in the course of these 15 months.

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Compensation in Holacracy

So you've adopted the Constitution, defined circles, hold regular Governance Meetings, Tactical Meetings, etc. The whole shabam... Cool, you're all set to go! But then someone realizes the old compensation system might be due for an overhaul too.

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Transparent salaries & Great Place To Work at Viisi

‘Toen we het eerste voorstel lanceerden, zei echt niet iedereen meteen: ‘Doen!’ Eind 2016 hebben voor het eerst alle salarissen transparant gemaakt. Dat leidde zeker tot discussies. Alleen verplaatsten die van: ‘Ik wil meer verdienen’ naar: ‘Wat is een eerlijke verdeling voor de organisatie?’

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How Lead Links Lead

A Lead Link is the closest you can get to a traditional manager in Holacracy. However, a Lead Link has two unique tools to help him which make it different than a traditional manager.

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