The Octopy Podcast - Episode 3: "Is 'Self-Management' Just Another Word for Chaos?"
Updated: Apr 22, 2021
This Week's Host: Matt Dunsmoor
This Week's Guest: Paul Walker
A Quick Synopsis:
“Self-management” and “self-organization” have recently become more popular as organizational structures, but most still don’t know what it means. Explanations can often be too vague, unreasonably idealistic, or highly complex. We will break down what it means, what these concepts really entail, and how to reap the benefits.
Some of the Highlights:
What does “self-management” and “self-organization” mean
How Holacracy relates to self-management in general
What to do if you are considering transitioning your company to self-management
How to implement self-management in a risk-free, convenient way
The importance of providing clear job expectations in order to create autonomy