Why might you upgrade your computer from an older system to a new one, or from a PC to a Mac? (Sorry, PC users! We still love you.)
The reason is probably not because of the system itself but because of what it allows you to do Maybe you want to be able to work faster. Or perhaps you’d like to be able to try some cool programs that just won’t run on the trusty old PC.
Holacracy will help you to do many of these same things in your company. Once you’ve learned the ropes and are up and running, there’s more that you can do, like:
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Make decisions faster, without escalating every decision up the power ladder
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Improve the structure of your organization continuously without painful “reorgs” every few years
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Identify and fix process holes as they become evident
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Get input and move forward with decisions, without seeking consensus
There are a lot more benefits, too, like increased employee engagement, as individuals previously at the “bottom” of the hierarchy get the opportunity to contribute more creatively in their roles. Check out this article if you’d like to read one employee’s experience with Holacracy at Zappos.