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I think using Dunbar's number, a theory, to support an actual belief you have is a rather large mistake. It's akin to a confirmation bias, but even worse, becau
by stoicform 11y ago
I think using Dunbar's number, a theory, to support an actual belief you have is a rather large mistake. It's akin to a confirmation bias, but even worse, because it's not even a fact you're relying on.
Your point #2 is idiotic. There are 300K employees at IBM. It's essentially like hundreds if not thousands of mini-companies within IBM. I work at IBM in a division that generates revenue, a lot of it.
- swagtricker 11y agoMy #1 goes to my personal experiences on group communication, trust, learning opportunities, transparency & "evolution of technology". I've ALWAYS had horrible experiences just even trying to do my job or make a small improvement with technology groups in large organizations. I've NEVER had problems getting my job done, improving things or finding an opportunity to do/learn something new in a "small" 1 ~ 200 member technology group. I don't see why #2 is idiotic. Simply put, don't look like a cost to be cut & you're less likely to be. Again, FWIW - these are my own personal and admittedly biased "rules" they've served me well. Your mileage may vary;)
- greggarious 11y agoMaybe a better one would be a team <150. Ex: You work on a project with ~20 people, 3 or 4 teams report to one manager.