Interesting read, but it feels like a catch 22. Any organisation that is mature enough to practically implement stuff like [non-negotiable KPIs, quantified peer

Interesting read, but it feels like a catch 22. Any organisation that is mature enough to practically implement stuff like [non-negotiable KPIs, quantified peer-reviews, mentoring programs, work-life goals, ...] seems like a place that does not need advice against micro-managing. The places that do need that advice are in my experience ill-equipped to practically implement such measures. In order to get an organisation to such a maturity level you need strong leadership that is sensitive to the changes needed and how to get their people to actually make those changes in a constructive and permanent way. So if an organisation needs changes like this, take a hard look at who lead you to the current state and ask yourself if it is worth the battle. Because chances are that without change in leadership (be it approach or replacing people) you will not be able to get the things in place mentioned in this article.