Let’s talk real talk: the future isn’t flat, but organizations should be. Having maneuvered through a decade of project and product management, I’ve felt the squeeze of hierarchies stifling innovation.
Check the stats: companies with flat org charts and empowered teams ride the growth wave. McKinsey spills the tea, revealing that those passing the decision-making baton to teams enjoy a 6% higher revenue growth over five years. And guess what? My journey managing agile teams syncs perfectly.
When devs wield the power to choose tools and techniques, magic happens. The 2019 State of Agile survey? It shouts loud that 56% in agile teams boast their superpower: responding to change with lightning speed.
Paul Cothenet, MadKudu’s maestro, nails it: agile isn’t just processes; it’s a vibe. Letting those close to customers hustle, learn, and iterate fast is the secret sauce. Bezos knew it at Amazon’s genesis: “Stubborn on vision, flexible on details.”
But, hold up, many execs sing the “agile” anthem while rocking old-school hierarchies. True agility demands leader humility. Trust the talent below, ditch the control freak mode.
So, listen up, growth seekers! If you crave real agility and that sweet market-leading growth, trust me, clear the path. Let decisions blossom at the edges, squash unnecessary layers. The results? They’ll sing their success story.
Stay agile, my friends.
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