In essence, self-management is a way of structuring and managing an organization without the old familiar hierarchy. But how does this work and especially: what are the pitfalls?
In the case of self-management, it is the people ‘on the shop floor’ who make the move. They work in small teams responsible for their own area and make all associated decisions.
BECOMING SELF-MANAGING
Are you considering converting your organization into a network organization of self-managing teams? Then read the inspiring stories of the organizations that preceded you. At the bottom of this page a list of books where these stories have been collected.
Becoming self-managing is a journey, a quest. There is no model, no blueprint. You have to (read: may!) Find your own way. Self-management is primarily an experimental process. Giving space and building trust in small steps. Many coats fit until one fits.
The LSD mindset is a powerful foundation for the transition to self-management. Give yourself and your people an LSD workshop and get to know the mindset that makes self-management possible. This is also possible with large organizations, but we will solve the practical issues. And we tailor the form and content to your specific case and challenges.
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READ
If you want to know more about self-management, read the work of Frederic Laloux , the Corporate Rebels and Aaron Dignan in addition to the third (blue) part of the LSD triptych . In these books you will find the inspiring stories of Semco, Morning Star, Handelsbanken, Buurtzorg, Incentro, Finext, Patagonia and Haier.