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This is a great read, and this is a critical sentence: > We are not optimizing the organization for efficiency, we are optimizing for autonomy. Efficiency is
by evrydayhustling 8y ago
This is a great read, and this is a critical sentence:
> We are not optimizing the organization for efficiency, we are optimizing for autonomy.
Efficiency is for production pipelines where the product is thoroughly defined and production costs eat deeply into profit margin. Most software organizations have massive margins - but only if they get to the right product. Organizing people for ownership and autonomy engages their creativity, but also ensures that the org can move forward even when one side or the other falls behind.