The Responsive Organization
EfficiencyThe Responsive Organization is built to learn and respond rapidly by optimizing for the open flow of information; encouraging experimentation and learning on rapid cycles; and organizing as a network of employees, customers, and partners motivated by shared purpose.
The Shift
A number of fundamental shifts in corporate structures and information systems are required to take advantage of the increased speed of information.
From → To
Efficiency → Responsiveness...
Cooperation vs. Collaboration The cycling pelaton is a classic example of cooperation (as opposed to everybody’s favourite, collaboration). The members of the pelaton do not have a shared objective: each member wants a different person to finish first. Nonetheless, they individuals have a better chance of succeeding if they work with the group – even with a group of competitors – than they would working on their own. And (note) they do not work as a team (despite what this post says) even though they share thre workload, communicate proactively, and engage with each other....