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What this episode is about and why you should care
I’m really excited about this episode of the Future of Work podcast. My guest is Brian J. Robertson who actually created Holacracy, a new management and organizational structure; and is the author of Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World. Holacracy has been in the news quite a bit as it pertains to Zappos’ radical shift to this new organizational structure. There has been quite a bit of confusion and discussion around Holacracy, so I thought this would be an ideal time to speak to its creator to find out what is Holacracy, how it works and why it should be considered. Brian dispels a lot of the myths and, overall, it is a very thought-provoking discussion. Brian is very passionate about the work he is doing and sheds light on exactly what Holacracy is. So tune in and enjoy this very fascinating discussion on Holacracy!
What you will learn in this episode
- Who is Brian J Robertson and the creation of Holacracy
- Reasons to consider Holacracy – Holacracy as a city versus “the feudal empire”
- How does Holacracy differ from a traditional structure
- The purpose of circles in Holacracy – organizing roles/functions
- A deeper look at Holacracy – roles, meetings, introverts, hiring/firing, and more
- Organizations implementing Holacracy – Robertson’s perspective about Zappos
- A day in the life of an employee in a Holacratic environment
- Robertson’s perspective on the evolution of Holacracy
- Robertson’s views on the future of work and Holacracy
- Advice for managers and non-managerial employees interested in Holacracy
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